Solgar(R), a prominent supplement company established in 1947, had sales for 2004 of approximately $105 million. Included in the acquisition are net assets of approximately $64 million. The purchase price will be adjusted based upon the actual net assets transferred at closing. The transaction is subject to regulatory and other customary approvals and is expected to close by August 2005.
Solgar(R) manufactures and distributes premium-branded nutritional supplements including multivitamins, minerals, botanicals and specialty formulas designed to meet the specific needs of men, women, children and seniors. Solgar's headquarters and major manufacturing facility are located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Solgar's products are sold at nearly 5,000 health food stores, natural product stores, natural pharmacies and specialty stores across the United States. In addition, Solgar's products are sold internationally in 40 countries including North and South America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
NBTY Chairman and CEO Scott Rudolph, said, "Solgar will strengthen NBTY's presence in the health food store market. The Solgar brand will be focused on serving the needs of the independent health food store across the United States. It is a significant opportunity for NBTY to grow both domestically and internationally."
Banc of America Securities LLC acted as the sole financial advisor to NBTY.