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Add-on Acquistion · Retailers · November 1997

Big Lots, Inc acquires MacFrugal’s Bargains Close-Outs Inc.

On November 5, 1997, Big Lots, Inc acquired MacFrugal’s Bargains Close-Outs Inc., a retailers company in California, United States.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedNovember 5, 1997 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetMacFrugal’s Bargains Close-Outs Inc. Buyer Big Lots, Inc SectorRetailers LocationCalifornia, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

MacFrugal’s Bargains Close-Outs Inc.
California, United States
Retailerssector
-founded
Activestatus
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Buyer

Big Lots, Inc
Company · 4 deals on record
  • 2nd transaction in retailers
  • 2nd transaction in United States
4deals, all time
3in this sector
2011latest

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired MacFrugal’s Bargains Close-Outs Inc.?Big Lots, Inc acquired MacFrugal’s Bargains Close-Outs Inc. on November 5, 1997.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the retailers sector in 1997.

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