Summary

Other Scenarios:

Buyer: The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Last Price: 67.81 Market Cap.: 211.30B
Target: BASF AG (ADR) (BF) Last Price: 129.52 Market Cap.: 63.53B

Lines of Business Summary:

Product Summary:

Overlap & Complementary Sectors

Sector Buyer Target # of Focused Companies
*Healthcare 930
*Media   148
Energy   358
Manufacturing 1,192
Retail and Wholesale   283

- Sector Pure-Plays. Denotes that the company is focused in the selected sector and generates nearly all earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Participation. Denotes that the company develops products in this line of business.

Sample Products in Similar Lines of Business

Sample Products in Complementary Lines of Business

Buyer (Total: 75)
  • Folgers
  • Millstone
  • Iams
  • Eukanuba
Target (Total: 6)
  • Engelhard Corporation
  • BASF Chemicals
  • BASF Performance Chemicals
  • BASF Agricultural Products & Nutrition
Buyer
  • Vicks Children's NyQuil (Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Pseudoephedrine HCl/Dextromethorphan HBr)
  • Vicks Pediatric Formula 44M Multi Symptom Cough & Cold (Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide)
  • Vicks 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief (Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Acetaminophen)
  • Vicks NyQuil Multi Symptom Cold/Flu Relief (Doxylamine Succinate/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide/Acetaminophen)
Target
  • BASF Agricultural Products & Nutrition
  • Wintershall AG
  • Engelhard Corporation

Business Relationship Summary:

Top Key Suppliers

Top Key Customers

Buyer (Total: 64)
  • Nastech Pharmaceutical Co. Inc. (NSTK)
  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN)
  • Multi-Color Corp. (LABL)
  • Tredegar Corporation (TG)
Target (Total: 24)
  • Nanophase Technologies Corporation (NANX)
  • Verenium Corporation (VRNM)
  • Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (POT)
  • Technip (ADR) (TKPPY)
Buyer (Total: 10)
  • Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)
  • sanofi-aventis (ADR) (SNY)
  • Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH)
  • 99 Cents Only Stores (NDN)
Target (Total: 14)
  • HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. (ADR) (HMC)
  • Shire plc (ADR) (SHPGY)
  • Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. (ADR) (SHI)
  • Braskem S.A. (ADR) (BAK)

Key Financial Summary:

Key Metrics

  Buyer Target
Number of Employees 138,000 94,708
Revenue Per Employee 560,143.3 856,687.1
Total Revenue 19,272.0 20,214.3
Total Expenses 15,872.0 17,446.2
Other Revenue 0.0 0.0
Cost of Revenue 9,477.0 14,508.4
SG&A Expense 6,395.0 2,290.9
Research & Development 0.0 464.8
Other Operating Expense 0.0 182.1
Operating Income 3,400.0 2,768.2
Unusual Income 0.0 0.0
LT Debt to Capital 25.93 25.84
Fwd P/E 19.44 n/a
Fwd P/Rev 2.59 n/a
Book Value 65,354.0 26,592.0
Curr Portion of LTD/Cap Lease 12,039.0 4,526.7

Individual Company Summary

Focused

Buyer

Focused (): Manufacturing > Consumer Manufacturing > Personal Care and Cleaning Products

Target

Focused (): Manufacturing > Materials > Chemicals

Business Description

Buyer

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is focused on providing branded consumer goods products. The Company markets its products in more than 180 countries. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 (fiscal 2007), the Company was organized into three global business units: Beauty and Health, Household Care and Gillette GBU. P&G had seven segments under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Beauty; Health Care; Fabric Care and Home Care; Snacks, Coffee and Pet Care; Baby Care and Family Care; Blades and Razors, and Duracell and Braun. In September 2006, the Company's Sure brand (an antiperspirant and deodorant brand) was acquired by Innovative Brands, LLC. In January 2007, P&G acquired HDS Cosmetics Lab Inc., which manufactures and markets Doctor's Dermatologic Formula (DDF) skin care.

Target

BASF Aktiengesellschaft (BASF) is a transnational chemical company that comprises the parent company, BASF Aktiengesellschaft of Ludwigshafen, Germany, and 327 consolidated subsidiaries. The Company operates more than 150 production sites. BASF has five business segments: Chemicals, Plastics, Performance Products, Agricultural Products & Nutrition, and Oil & Gas. These business segments encompass BASF?s 14 operating divisions. On December 13, 2006, the Company acquired PEMEAS GmbH. On July 1, 2006, it acquired the construction chemicals business of Degussa AG. On July 1, 2006, BASF acquired Johnson Polymer from JohnsonDiversey, Inc. On June 26, 2006, it acquired CropDesign N.V. On June 6, 2006, BASF acquired Engelhard Corp. On November 27, 2006, the Company divested its global terbufos insecticide business to AMVAC Chemical Corporation. On March 31, 2006, BASF sold major parts of its Micro Flo generic agrochemical business in the United States to Arysta LifeScience.

Deal Summary

Key Ratios

  Buyer Target
Gross Margin % 52.03 28.1
Operating Margin % 20.2 12.48
Quick Ratio 0.4 0.93
Current Ratio 0.78 1.41
Coverage Ratio -0.08 -0.07
Total Assets 138,014.0 64,567.0
Return on Equity % 15.49 19.22
Return on Assets % 7.49 7.92
Cash+ ST Inv. Per Share 1.65 2.28
Total Debt 35,414.0 13,875.3
Total Debt to Equity % 53.05 52.18
Total Debt to Tangible Equity % n/a 94.17
Debt to Asset % 25.66 21.49

Product Summary

Sector Buyer Target
*Healthcare
Biopharmaceuticals  
Allergies
The Allergies Subsector includes therapeutics that treat exaggerated immune reaction induced by exposure to a foreign substance.
 
Cardiovascular System
The Cardiovascular System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels.
 
Dermatology
The Dermatology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the skin.
 
Digestive System
The Digestive System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the digestive system.
 
Immunology
The Immunology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the immune system.
 
Infectious Diseases
The Infectious Diseases Subsector includes therapeutics that treat diseases caused by the invasion and reproduction of microorganisms in the body.
 
Musculoskeletal System
The Musculoskeletal System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissue involved with them.
 
Neurology
The Neurology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders of the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
 
Obstetrics/Gynecology
The Obstetrics/Gynecology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat female genital disorders, pregnancy, and childbirth.
 
Respiratory System
The Respiratory System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
 
Surgery
The Surgery Subsector includes therapeutics that treat complications associated with surgical procedures.
 
Urology
The Urology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat diseases of the kidney, urinary tract, bladder, and the male reproductive system.
 
Medical Devices  
Medical Supplies
The Medical Supplies Subsector includes basic and consumable products that are widely used in healthcare settings.
 
Orthopedics
The Orthopedics Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat musculoskeletal diseases involving muscles, bones and joints.
 
Nutritional Health  
Dietary/Naturopathic Supplements
The Dietary/Naturopathic Subsector includes nutritional biochemicals and nutrients derived from natural sources that are intended to support health.
 
Outsourced Services  
Development/Manufacturing Services
The Development/Manufacturing Services Subsector includes companies that provide research, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing to biopharmaceutical and medical device companies.
 
Scientific Products  
Consumables
The Consumables Subsector includes chemicals, reagents, standards, media, and disposable labware that are normally depleted or worn out by continuous use.
 
*Media  
Entertainment/Programming  
Television, Film and Video
Companies involved in the production, post-production, and distribution of Motion Pictures and Television programming.
 
Energy  
Upstream  
Crude Oil and Natural Gas Exploration/Production
Companies that engage in exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas from land or sea oilfields.
 
Manufacturing
Consumer Manufacturing  
Food, Beverage and Agriculture
Includes agricultural inputs like livestock and crops, as well as processed food and beverage products. Tobacco growers and cigarette manufacturers are also included.
 
Household Products
The Household Products sector includes furniture and other home and institutional decorative items, major and small appliances, kitchenware, and other related products.
 
Personal Care and Cleaning Products
Companies engaged in the manufacturing of personal care products, such as cosmetics, fragrances, skin lotion, shampoo and other toiletries; and household cleaning products, such as window/surface cleaner, and table polish.
 
Materials  
Chemicals
The Chemicals Subsector includes companies that manufacture basic, intermediate, specialty, and performance chemicals.
 
Retail and Wholesale  
Industrial Equipment and Supplies  
Machinery, Equipment and Supplies
Wholesalers and dealers of machinery, equipment, and supplies used in construction, mining, farming, transportation and other industrial sectors. Companies that rent similar types of equipment are also included.
 

- Sector Pure-Plays. Denotes that the company is focused in the selected sector and generates nearly all earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Participation. Denotes that the company develops products in this line of business.

Product Details

Sector Buyer Target
*Healthcare
Biopharmaceuticals  
Allergies  
Upper Respiratory  
Antihistamines/Decongestants/Antitussives
Therapeutics that treat allergic reactions by suppressing inflammation, reducing mucous build up, and relieving or preventing coughs.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks Children's NyQuil (Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Pseudoephedrine HCl/Dextromethorphan HBr)
  • Vicks Pediatric Formula 44M Multi Symptom Cough & Cold (Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide)
 
Antihistamines/Decongestants/Antitussives/Analgesics/Antipyretics
Therapeutics that treat allergic reactions by suppressing inflammation, reducing mucous build up, relieving or preventing coughs, relieving pain, and reducing fever.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief (Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Acetaminophen)
  • Vicks NyQuil Multi Symptom Cold/Flu Relief (Doxylamine Succinate/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide/Acetaminophen)
 
Cardiovascular System  
Heart Disorders  
Arrhythmia  
Potassium Channel Blocking Agents
Therapeutics that treat abnormal rhythm of the heart by preventing the entry of potassium into heart muscle cells.

Buyer Products:

  • Azimilide
 
Dermatology  
Acne  
Vulgaris  
Retinoids/Vitamin A Analogs
Therapeutics that treat acne by helping in cell differentiation as well as prevent cell proliferation.

Buyer Products:

  • Tazorac (Tazarotene)
 
Lesion/Scaling Disorders  
Psoriasis  
Retinoids/Vitamin A Analogs
Therapeutics that treat a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by softening, separating, and causing the shedding of the horny layer of the skin by modulating cell differentiation and proliferation.

Buyer Products:

  • Tazorac (Tazarotene)
 
Digestive System  
Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders  
Gastroduodenal Disorders  
Peptic Ulcers  
Duodenal  
Antisecretory Agents/Nitroimidazoles/Tetracyclines
Therapeutics that treat peptic ulcers by preventing the secretion of acid as well as treating infections by using antibiotics.

Buyer Products:

  • Helidac (Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Hydrochloride)
 
Gastroesophageal Disorders  
Acid Indigestion/Heartburn  
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat heartburn by inhibiting the action of the membrane protein involved in the final steps of triggering acid release into the stomach.

Buyer Products:

  • Prilosec OTC (Omeprazole)
 
Intestinal Disorders  
Constipation  
Chronic  
Bulk-Forming Agents
Therapeutics that treat constipation by stimulating the formation of bodies of feces that are able to be passed through the bowels.

Buyer Products:

  • Metamucil (Psyllium)
 
Irregular Bowel Movements  
Bulk-Forming Agents
Therapeutics that treat constipation by stimulating the formation of bodies of feces that are able to be passed through the bowels.

Buyer Products:

  • Metamucil (Psyllium)
 
Diarrhea  
Antisecretory Agents
Therapeutics that treat diarrhea by bringing fluid movement within the intestine to normal levels.

Buyer Products:

  • Pepto Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate)
 
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)  
Ulcerative Colitis  
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)/Lipoxygenase Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat ulcerative colitis by inhibiting the actions of the two enzymes, cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase.

Buyer Products:

  • Asacol (Mesalamine)
 
Immunology  
Autoimmune Disorders  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)  
Ulcerative Colitis  
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)/Lipoxygenase Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat inflammation of the colon and rectum by blocking the action of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase.

Buyer Products:

  • Asacol (Mesalamine)
 
Psoriasis  
Retinoids/Vitamin A Analogs
Therapeutics that treat a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by softening, separating, and causing the shedding of the horny layer of the skin by modulating cell differentiation and proliferation.

Buyer Products:

  • Tazorac (Tazarotene)
 
Infectious Diseases  
Bacterial  
Antibacterial Agents  
Narrow Spectrum  
Digestive System  
Heliobacter pylori  
Antisecretory Agents/Nitroimidazoles/Tetracyclines
Therapeutics treat digestive infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria by inhibiting the action of the membrane protein involved in the final steps of triggering acid release into the stomach.

Buyer Products:

  • Helidac (Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Hydrochloride)
 
Urology  
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)  
Antibacterial Agents (Antibiotics)  
Nitrofurantoins
Therapeutics that treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract by inactivating/altering bacterial proteins and other macromolecules.

Buyer Products:

  • Macrodantin (Nitrofurantoin)
  • Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin)
 
Musculoskeletal System  
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of skeletal system disorders in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Buyer Products:

  • Parathyroid Hormone (PTH 1-34) Nasal Spray
 
Skeletal Disorders  
Bone Disorders  
Heterotopic Ossification  
Osteoclast Bone Resorption Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat ossification by inhibiting the loss of bone material by osteoclasts.

Buyer Products:

  • Didronel (Etidronate Disodium)
 
Osteoporosis  
Osteoclast Bone Resorption Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat osteoporosis by preventing loss of bone mass due to osteoclasts.

Buyer Products:

  • Actonel (Risedronate Sodium)/Once Weekly Actonel (Risedronate Sodium)/Actonel With Calcium
 
Paget`s Disease  
Osteoclast Bone Resorption Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat paget's disease by inhibiting the loss of bone material by osteoclasts.

Buyer Products:

  • Didronel (Etidronate Disodium)
  • Actonel (Risedronate Sodium)/Once Weekly Actonel (Risedronate Sodium)/Actonel With Calcium
 
Neurology  
Neurological Disorders  
Spasticity (Spinal Shock)  
Calcium Channel Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat spasticity by preventing the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum which results in reduced involuntary muscle contractions.

Buyer Products:

  • Dantrium/Dantrium I.V. (Dantrolene Sodium)
 
Obstetrics/Gynecology  
Female Genital Disorders  
Sexual Dysfunction  
Androgens
Therapeutics that treat female sexual dysfunction by providing male sex hormone, such as testosterone, that is important for the normal functioning of the female reproductive system.

Buyer Products:

  • Intrinsa (Testosterone Patch)
 
Respiratory System  
Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders  
Coughs/Colds  
Amphetamines
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by helping to relieve nasal congestion.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks Vapor Inhaler (1-Desoxyephedrine)
 
Antihistamines/Antitussives
Therapeutics that block the inflammatory action of histamines and relieve or prevent coughs.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks NyQuil Cough (Doxylamine Succinate/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide)
 
Antihistamines/Decongestants/Antitussives
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by suppressing inflammation, reducing mucous build up, and relieving or preventing coughs.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks Children's NyQuil (Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Pseudoephedrine HCl/Dextromethorphan HBr)
  • Vicks Pediatric Formula 44M Multi Symptom Cough & Cold (Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide)
 
Antihistamines/Decongestants/Antitussives/Analgesics/Antipyretics
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by suppressing inflammation, reducing mucous build up, relieving or preventing coughs, relieving pain, and reducing fever.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief (Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Acetaminophen)
  • Vicks NyQuil Multi Symptom Cold/Flu Relief (Doxylamine Succinate/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide/Acetaminophen)
 
Antitussives
Therapeutics that relieve or prevent coughs.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks 44 Cough Relief (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide)
 
Antitussives/Expectorants
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by suppressing coughs and helping ejection of the mucous.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks 44E/Vicks Pediatric Formula 44E (Dextromethorphan HBr/Guaifenesin)
 
Decongestants
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by reducing mucous build up.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks Inhaler (Levmetamfetamine)
  • Vicks Sinex 12 Hour (Oxymetazoline)
  • Vicks Sinex (Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
 
Decongestants/Antitussives
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by reducing mucous build up and suppressing the cough.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks 44D Cough & Head Congestion Relief (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide)
 
Decongestants/Antitussives/Expectorants/Analgesics/Antipyretics
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by reducing mucous build up, suppressing the cough, helping in the ejection of mucous and helping relieve fever and pain.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks DayQuil Multi Symptom Cold/Flu Relief (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide/Guaifenesin/Acetaminophen)
 
Decongestants/Expectorants
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by reducing mucous build up and help in ejection of mucous.

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks DayQuil Sinus Presure & Pain Relief (Phenylpropanolamine/Guaifenesin)
 
Expectorants/Opioids
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by suppressing the cough and helping in the ejection of the mucous.

Buyer Products:

  • Brontex (Guaifenesin/Codeine Phosphate)
 
Surgery  
General  
Complications  
Hyperthermia  
Calcium Channel Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat hyperthermia by preventing the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum which results in inhibits the catabolic processes responsible for increase in temperature.

Buyer Products:

  • Dantrium/Dantrium I.V. (Dantrolene Sodium)
 
Urology  
Urological Disorders  
Bladder  
Urinary Frequency/Urge Incontinence  
Anticholinergic Agents
Therapeutics that treat the inability to control urinary excretory functions by blocking the actions of choline and other cholinergic agents.

Buyer Products:

  • Enablex (Darifenacin)
 
Medical Devices  
Medical Supplies  
Diagnostic  
Temperature  
Thermometers
Medical instruments designed to measure the temperature in patients

Buyer Products:

  • Vicks Thermometer Series
 
Orthopedics  
Treatment  
Pain Management  
General Purpose  
Dry Heat Therapy
Devices that control the of use dry heat to ease pain associated with musculoskeletal injuries.

Buyer Products:

  • ThermaCare Heatwrap Series
 
Nutritional Health  
Dietary/Naturopathic Supplements  
General Health
Products consisting of dietary/naturopathic supplements that are intended to support general health.

Buyer Products:

  • The Procter & Gamble Company
 
Outsourced Services  
Development/Manufacturing Services  
Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO)  
Nutritional Supplements
Contract Manufacturing Organizations that manufacture nutritional supplements for other organizations.

Target Products:

  • BASF Agricultural Products & Nutrition
 
Pharmaceuticals  
Active/Intermediate Chemicals
Intermediate and active ingredient contract manufacturing organizations that produce large quantities of small molecule compounds for use in final dosage forms.

Target Products:

  • BASF Agricultural Products & Nutrition
 
Scientific Products  
Consumables  
Bioanalytical Chemistry  
Cell Biology  
Cell Proliferation  
Kits
Cell proliferation consumables that are a collection of reagents, standards, and other consumables assembled for used in various biological analyses.

Buyer Products:

  • CellCube System
  • E-Cube Culture System Kit
 
*Media  
Entertainment/Programming  
Television, Film and Video  
Production  
Television  
Domestic  
Soap Opera
Shows depicting the interconnected lives of many characters often in a sentimental, melodramatic way.

Buyer Products:

  • Procter & Gamble Productions
 
Energy  
Upstream  
Crude Oil and Natural Gas Exploration/Production  
Americas  
Latin America
Companies that engage in Oil/Gas exploration and production in Latin America.

Target Products:

  • Wintershall AG
 
Europe  
North Sea
Exploration, extraction, and production of crude oil and natural gas from offshore oilfields located in the North Sea. Norway has the largest single reserves in this region, followed by the Untied Kingdom. Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands possess smaller fields here.

Target Products:

  • Wintershall AG
 
Other Europe
Exploration, extraction, and production of crude oil and natural gas from oilfields located in other regions of Europe.

Target Products:

  • Wintershall AG
 
Middle East/Africa
Companies that engage in Oil/Gas exploration and production in the Middle East/Africa region.

Target Products:

  • Wintershall AG
 
Russia/CIS/FSU
Companies that engage in Oil/Gas exploration and production in Russia and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) or the Former Soviet Union (FSU). Includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

Target Products:

  • Wintershall AG
 
Manufacturing
Consumer Manufacturing  
Food, Beverage and Agriculture  
Beverages  
Non-Alcoholic Beverages  
Coffee/Tea
Coffee and Tea Manufacturing.

Buyer Products:

  • Folgers
  • Millstone
 
Food  
Pet Food
Food for dogs and cats.

Buyer Products:

  • Iams
  • Eukanuba
 
Sweets/Snacks  
Snack Foods
Manufacturers of Potato Chips, Peanuts, Trail Mix, and Cheese Snacks.

Buyer Products:

  • Pringles
 
Household Products  
Household Appliances and Tools  
Other Household Products  
Brooms, Brushes, and Mops
Brooms, brushes, mops, and other manual cleaning equipment.

Buyer Products:

  • Swiffer
 
Small Electrical Appliances/Accessories  
Consumer Batteries
Relatively small, portable batteries used to power all varieties of consumer electronic devices. These one-time-use or rechargeable batteries store electric energy and can be used to power various devices ranging from CD players to cell phones. The most popular battery types include: lithium (Li), lithium ion (Li-ion), nickel-metal hybrid (NiMH), and nickel-cadmium (NiCAD). Flashlights are included at this level.

Buyer Products:

  • Duracell
 
Kitchen/Bath Appliances
Electrical Kitchen/Bath Appliances, including toasters; juicemakers; and food blenders, as well as electrical toothbrushes, hairdryers, and electric massagers.

Buyer Products:

  • Oral-B
 
Personal Care and Cleaning Products  
Absorbent Products
Absorbent products, including tampons, pads, and diapers.

Buyer Products:

  • Tampax
  • Always
  • Pampers
 
Anti-Perspirant
Anti-Perspirant and/or deodorant.

Buyer Products:

  • Secret
  • Old Spice
 
Cosmetics
Companies engaged in the manufacturing of cosmetics, such as lipstick, powders, and other make-up.

Buyer Products:

  • Olay
  • Max Factor
  • CoverGirl
 
Fragrances
Companies engaged in the manufacturing of fragrances, such as perfume and cologne.

Buyer Products:

  • Hugo Boss
  • Giorgio Beverly Hills
 
Hair Care
Companies engaged in the manufacturing of hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, hair dye, hair spray, styling gel, and mousse. Also includes hair accessories, such as pins, clips, and curlers.

Buyer Products:

  • Clairol
  • Herbal Essences
  • Physique
  • Infusium 23
  • Aussie
  • Pantene
  • Head & Shoulders
 
Household Cleaning Products
Chemical-based household cleaning products, such as detergent and surface cleaner. Also includes automotive cleaning products.

Buyer Products:

  • Tide
  • Mr. Clean
  • Downy
  • Febreze
  • Swiffer
 
Oral Care
Oral Care products, including Toothpaste, Mouthwash, and denture adhesive.

Buyer Products:

  • Fixodent
 
Sanitary/Personal Care Paper
Companies engaged in the manufacturing of sanitary/personal care paper such as napkins and tissues.

Buyer Products:

  • Charmin
  • Bounty
  • Puffs
 
Skin Care
Companies engaged in the manufacturing of skin care products, such as suntan lotion, skin lotion, sanitizer, shaving cream, and moisturizer. Also includes manufacturers of non-electrical shaving equipment.

Buyer Products:

  • Doctor's Dermatologic Formula
  • Gillette
  • Olay
  • Noxzema
 
Soap/Body Wash
Soap, Body Wash, and Shower Gel.

Buyer Products:

  • Camay
  • Ivory
  • Safeguard
 
Materials  
Chemicals  
Basic and Intermediate Chemicals  
Dyes and Pigments
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of dyes and pigments.

Target Products:

  • Engelhard Corporation
  • BASF Chemicals
 
Inorganic Chemicals  
Chlor-alkalies
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of chlor-alkalies, such as caustic soda, chlorine, soda ash and others.

Target Products:

  • BASF Chemicals
 
Other Inorganic Chemicals
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of basic and intermediate inorganic chemicals, such as compounds of ammonium, chromium, potassium, sodium, sulfur, nitrogen, and others.

Target Products:

  • BASF Chemicals
 
Petrochemicals and Other Organic Chemicals  
Other Organic Chemicals
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of other basic and intermediate organic chemicals, such as industrial alcohol, acrylate, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl acetate monomer, formaldehyde, enzymes, proteins, fatty acids and others. Ethanol is excluded from this level.

Target Products:

  • BASF Chemicals
 
Petrochemicals
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of petrochemicals, such as phenol, benzene, cumene, ethylene, propylene, xylene, butadiene, butylene, aniline and others.

Target Products:

  • BASF Chemicals
 
Specialty and Performance Chemicals  
Additives  
Fuel Additives
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of fuel additives, chemicals added to fuels to impart specific beneficial properties or to enhance performance. Ethanol is excluded from this level.

Target Products:

  • BASF Performance Chemicals
  • Engelhard Corporation
 
Other Performance Additives
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of other performance additives, chemicals added to a variety of materials to impart specific beneficial properties or to enhance performance.

Target Products:

  • Engelhard Corporation
  • BASF Performance Chemicals
 
Polymer Additives
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of polymer additives, chemicals added to polymers to impart specific beneficial properties or to enhance performance.

Target Products:

  • Engelhard Corporation
  • BASF Performance Chemicals
 
Pulp and Paper Additives
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of pulp and paper additives, chemicals added to pulp and paper to impart specific beneficial properties or to enhance performance.

Target Products:

  • BASF Performance Chemicals
 
Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings and Paints  
Adhesives and Sealants  
Industrial Adhesives and Sealants
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of other industrial adhesives and sealants.

Target Products:

  • BASF Performance Chemicals
 
Coatings and Paints  
Coatings
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of coatings used in a wide range of industries.

Target Products:

  • BASF Performance Chemicals
  • Engelhard Corporation
 
Agrochemicals  
Pesticides
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of pesticides, such as herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, miticides, rodenticides, germicides, and others.

Target Products:

  • BASF Agricultural Products & Nutrition
 
Cleaning and Sanitizing Agents  
Soaps and Detergents
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of soaps and detergents used in a wide range of industries.

Target Products:

  • BASF Performance Chemicals
 
Fibers and Polymers  
Other Fibers and Polymers
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of other fibers and polymers not classified as plastic or rubber.

Target Products:

  • BASF Plastics
 
Plastic Resins and Materials
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of plastic resins and materials, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonates, thermoplastic polyester, polyamide, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and others.

Target Products:

  • BASF Plastics
 
Other Specialty and Performance Chemicals  
Film and Imaging Chemicals
Includes companies engaged in the manufacturing of film and imaging chemicals.

Target Products:

  • BASF Performance Chemicals
 
Retail and Wholesale  
Industrial Equipment and Supplies  
Machinery, Equipment and Supplies  
MRO (Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul) Supplies Distributors
Distributors of MRO (Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul) Supplies, including machine tools, abrasives, adhesives, filters, lubricants, safety equipment, circuit breakers, transformers, switchboards, panelboards, busway and other similar items.

Target Products:

  • Engelhard Corporation
 

- Sector Pure-Plays. Denotes that the company is focused in the selected sector and generates nearly all earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Participation. Denotes that the company develops products in this line of business.

Relationship Details

Key Competitors

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Overlap
  Bayer AG (ADR) n/a 59,534.590 10.55 15.61 1.38 1.33 n/a
Delphi Corporation n/a 317.407 n/a -0.23 0.01 0.01 n/a
Buyer
  GlaxoSmithKline plc (ADR) n/a 150,459.597 13.70 13.62 3.25 3.31 12.06
PepsiCo, Inc. n/a 112,394.142 19.03 20.74 3.10 2.93 11.41
Target
  Exxon Mobil Corporation n/a 491,787.026 12.21 12.73 1.31 1.34 4.23
General Electric Company n/a 413,433.332 19.35 18.33 2.49 2.43 16.89
Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR) n/a 260,977.639 9.60 n/a 0.82 n/a 2.43
TOTAL S.A. (ADR) n/a 175,823.241 11.48 11.03 0.99 0.94 3.27
Eni S.p.A. (ADR) n/a 129,237.189 9.64 10.30 1.11 1.29 2.73
E.ON AG (ADR) n/a 114,418.065 13.34 17.71 1.26 1.28 2.73
Suez SA (ADR) n/a 68,365.996 15.06 15.29 1.07 1.02 23.17
Bayer AG (ADR) n/a 59,534.590 10.55 15.61 1.38 1.33 n/a
Norsk Hydro ASA (ADR) n/a 50,200.535 17.36 15.09 1.54 1.68 2.91
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company n/a 44,222.181 13.52 15.20 1.48 1.50 7.13
Honeywell International Inc. n/a 42,239.463 18.67 17.87 1.29 1.24 n/a
Monsanto Company n/a 40,091.382 37.86 39.55 4.78 4.67 7.64
The Dow Chemical Company n/a 39,883.473 11.40 10.85 0.79 0.79 2.73
Sasol Limited (ADR) n/a 26,533.487 17.30 10.67 2.72 2.03 3.37
Akzo Nobel N.V. (ADR) n/a 21,566.702 14.93 14.86 1.32 1.49 4.63
Archer Daniels Midland Company n/a 20,826.413 9.63 12.03 0.47 0.46 1.90
Syngenta AG (ADR) n/a 19,636.847 30.12 19.51 2.30 2.21 5.48
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. n/a 19,074.970 21.89 20.37 1.93 1.89 4.73
Imperial Chemical Industries PLC (ADR) n/a 15,389.065 29.05 n/a 1.58 n/a n/a
PPG Industries, Inc. n/a 12,113.599 17.56 14.05 1.04 1.03 5.84
Lyondell Chemical Company n/a 11,633.268 n/a 14.43 0.46 0.45 5.94

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Dependent Suppliers

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Overlap
  Huntsman Corporation n/a 5,803.213 n/a 19.75 0.58 0.60 3.97
Aspen Technology, Inc. n/a 1,246.431 47.13 20.10 3.89 3.77 14.40
Salary.com, Inc. n/a 177.236 n/a -19.34 6.97 5.10 7.10
Insightful Corporation n/a 26.515 n/a n/a 1.06 n/a 3.00
Buyer
  Nastech Pharmaceutical Co. Inc. 77.00% 352.738 n/a -7.39 17.45 16.42 5.56
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 37.70% 2,293.244 n/a -20.03 138.78 55.38 30.03
Target
  Nanophase Technologies Corporation 56.10% 141.290 n/a -67.70 12.15 11.45 9.48
Verenium Corporation 4.70% 351.172 n/a -7.84 6.81 7.36 18.58
Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) n/a 28,118.243 36.50 27.42 6.27 6.12 6.19
Technip (ADR) n/a 8,451.634 24.26 n/a 0.85 n/a n/a
Nortel Networks Corporation (USA) n/a 7,466.913 n/a 29.38 0.66 0.65 201.81
Huntsman Corporation n/a 5,803.213 n/a 19.75 0.58 0.60 3.97
NOVA Chemicals Corporation (USA) n/a 3,045.995 n/a 10.99 0.47 0.46 3.45
Empresas ICA SA (ADR) n/a 2,392.478 37.45 n/a 1.29 1.14 2.71
Rockwood Holdings, Inc. n/a 2,329.547 11.69 17.31 0.75 0.71 n/a
CHC Helicopter Corporation (USA) n/a 1,630.963 52.61 18.44 1.51 1.29 3.62
American Commercial Lines Inc. n/a 1,328.882 19.49 17.67 1.30 1.21 5.73
Blue Coat Systems, Inc. n/a 1,317.913 n/a 63.53 6.47 4.46 17.26
Aspen Technology, Inc. n/a 1,246.431 47.13 20.10 3.89 3.77 14.40
EnPro Industries, Inc. n/a 895.364 n/a 11.42 0.92 n/a 4.42
Stillwater Mining Company n/a 862.260 141.48 482.50 1.30 1.27 1.67
CRA International, Inc. n/a 564.409 19.62 19.01 1.55 1.47 5.12
Trimas Corporation n/a 421.962 n/a 13.35 0.40 0.39 n/a
First Consulting Group, Inc. n/a 269.570 14.97 16.65 0.96 0.89 2.59
Hill International Inc. n/a 187.312 17.24 18.22 0.75 0.66 8.88

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Key Customers

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Buyer
  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 15.00% 176,235.594 14.25 14.16 0.49 0.47 3.70
sanofi-aventis (ADR) n/a 116,041.327 21.97 11.99 2.87 3.01 n/a
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. n/a 1,503.840 25.80 28.66 0.61 0.60 n/a
99 Cents Only Stores n/a 752.313 69.21 38.29 0.66 0.62 1.44
Helen of Troy Limited n/a 601.450 11.24 10.41 0.93 0.90 5.65
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. n/a 533.535 14.76 14.09 1.66 1.59 n/a
Fred's, Inc. n/a 418.061 16.32 14.50 0.23 0.23 1.11
United-Guardian, Inc. n/a 50.206 14.95 n/a 3.71 n/a 3.65
AMCON Distributing Co. n/a 15.285 8.52 n/a 0.02 n/a n/a
Synergy Brands, Inc. n/a 8.183 n/a n/a 0.10 n/a 1.26
Target
  HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. (ADR) n/a 60,435.350 12.02 11.23 0.65 0.59 1.52
Shire plc (ADR) n/a 12,860.217 n/a 34.83 6.27 5.96 n/a
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. (ADR) n/a 4,967.280 14.24 21.25 0.70 0.76 1.80
Braskem S.A. (ADR) n/a 3,150.949 13.35 32.91 0.43 0.25 1.12
NOVA Chemicals Corporation (USA) n/a 3,045.995 n/a 10.99 0.47 0.46 3.45
Corporate Express N.V. (ADR) n/a 1,967.313 15.18 n/a 0.23 n/a n/a
UAP Holdings Corp. n/a 1,523.965 24.26 16.47 0.50 n/a 9.64
A. Schulman, Inc. n/a 532.886 24.70 23.57 0.31 0.31 1.32
American Vanguard Corp. n/a 470.797 30.62 27.30 2.39 2.24 9.87
MetroGAS S.A. (ADR) n/a 248.159 49.66 n/a 0.86 n/a 0.78
FinishMaster, Inc. n/a 242.165 11.78 n/a 0.53 n/a 5.60
Plug Power Inc. n/a 240.842 n/a -4.67 25.54 17.07 1.15
Applied Digital Solutions, Inc. n/a 66.922 n/a n/a 0.54 n/a n/a
LANXESS AG n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Key Partners

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Buyer
  Berkshire Hathaway Inc. n/a 185,674.793 15.38 n/a 1.66 n/a 2.24
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. n/a 176,235.594 14.25 14.16 0.49 0.47 3.70
Target
  Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR) n/a 260,977.639 9.60 n/a 0.82 n/a 2.43
TOTAL S.A. (ADR) n/a 175,823.241 11.48 11.03 0.99 0.94 3.27
DaimlerChrysler AG (USA) n/a 93,522.043 14.04 14.93 0.56 0.49 1.97
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (ADR) n/a 92,511.502 10.18 11.61 0.61 0.49 2.54
Statoil ASA (ADR) n/a 68,334.633 10.39 12.31 0.94 0.90 4.94
RWE AG (ADR) n/a 63,298.683 9.68 14.85 1.09 0.96 n/a
Norsk Hydro ASA (ADR) n/a 50,200.535 17.36 15.09 1.54 1.68 2.91
The Dow Chemical Company n/a 39,883.473 11.40 10.85 0.79 0.79 2.73
Sasol Limited (ADR) n/a 26,533.487 17.30 10.67 2.72 2.03 3.37
Akzo Nobel N.V. (ADR) n/a 21,566.702 14.93 14.86 1.32 1.49 4.63
Shire plc (ADR) n/a 12,860.217 n/a 34.83 6.27 5.96 n/a
Solvay S.A. (ADR) n/a 12,027.560 12.32 n/a 0.93 n/a 3.48
Huntsman Corporation n/a 5,803.213 n/a 19.75 0.58 0.60 3.97
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. (ADR) n/a 4,967.280 14.24 21.25 0.70 0.76 1.80
Braskem S.A. (ADR) n/a 3,150.949 13.35 32.91 0.43 0.25 1.12
NOVA Chemicals Corporation (USA) n/a 3,045.995 n/a 10.99 0.47 0.46 3.45
Corporate Express N.V. (ADR) n/a 1,967.313 15.18 n/a 0.23 n/a n/a
UAP Holdings Corp. n/a 1,523.965 24.26 16.47 0.50 n/a 9.64
A. Schulman, Inc. n/a 532.886 24.70 23.57 0.31 0.31 1.32
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (USA) n/a 511.087 n/a -8.94 10.20 9.80 2.40
American Vanguard Corp. n/a 470.797 30.62 27.30 2.39 2.24 9.87
Verenium Corporation n/a 351.172 n/a -7.84 6.81 7.36 18.58
MetroGAS S.A. (ADR) n/a 248.159 49.66 n/a 0.86 n/a 0.78

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Financials

  Buyer Target Combined Entity
Income Statement
Operating Items
Revenue 76,476.0 78,701.6 155,177.6
Other Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Revenue 76,476.0 78,701.6 155,177.6
Cost of Revenue 36,686.0 56,585.2 93,271.2
SG&A Expense 24,340.0 8,940.3 33,280.3
Depreciation & Amortization 0.0 0.0 0.0
Research & Development 0.0 1,897.9 1,897.9
Interest Expense 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other Operating Expense 0.0 1,457.9 1,457.9
Total Expenses 61,026.0 68,881.3 129,907.3
Operating Income 15,450.0 9,820.3 25,270.3
Non Operating Items
Interest Expense (Inc.), Net Non-Oprtng -1,304.0 -697.9 -2,001.9
Other, Net 564.0 0.0 564.0
Income Before Taxes 14,710.0 9,232.7 23,942.7
Income Taxes 4,370.0 4,121.2 8,491.2
Income After Taxes 10,340.0 5,111.5 15,451.5
Minority Interest (IS) 0.0 -417.9 -417.9
Net Income - Excl. Xord. Items 10,340.0 4,693.6 15,033.6
Net Income - Incl. Xord. Items 10,340.0 4,693.6 15,033.6
Preferred Dividends -161.0 0.0 -161.0
Income Avail. to Common 10,179.0 4,693.6 14,872.6
Share Items
Basic Avg. Shares Outstanding 2,815.8 492.0 3,307.8
Basic EPS - Excl. Xord. Items 3.62 9.54 4.54
Basic EPS - Incl. Xord. Items 3.62 9.54 4.54
Full Dilution Adjustment 122.0 0.0 122.0
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding 3,377.3 492.0 3,869.3
F.D. EPS - Excl. Xord. Items 3.01 9.54 3.89
F.D. EPS - Incl. Xord. Items 3.01 9.54 3.89
Dividends Per Common Share 1.28 4.14 5.42
Balance Sheet
Assets
Cash and Equivalents 5,354.0 1,012.4 6,366.4
ST Investments 202.0 110.3 312.3
Accounts Receivable 6,629.0 16,377.3 23,006.3
Inventory 6,819.0 9,006.5 15,825.5
Prepayments and Advances 3,300.0 0.0 3,300.0
Other Current Assets 1,727.0 0.0 1,727.0
Current Assets 24,031.0 26,506.5 50,537.5
PPE 34,721.0 65,194.5 99,915.5
Accum D&A -15,181.0 -44,783.0 -59,964.0
PPE, Net 19,540.0 20,411.6 39,951.6
Goodwill & Intangibles 90,178.0 11,857.4 102,035.4
Long Term Investments 0.0 2,787.5 2,787.5
Other Assets 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other LT Assets 4,265.0 3,004.0 7,269.0
Total Assets 138,014.0 64,567.0 202,581.0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable 5,710.0 5,872.9 11,582.9
Payable/Accrued 0.0 0.0 0.0
Accrued Expenses 9,586.0 0.0 9,586.0
ST Debt 0.0 82.8 82.8
Curr Port of LTD & Cap Lease Oblg 12,039.0 4,526.7 16,565.7
Other (Current) Liabilities 3,382.0 8,279.7 11,661.7
Current Liab. 30,717.0 18,762.0 49,479.0
LT Debt 23,375.0 9,265.8 32,640.8
Total LT Debt 23,375.0 9,265.8 32,640.8
Deferred Taxes 12,015.0 2,517.1 14,532.1
Other LT Liab. 5,147.0 7,430.0 12,577.0
Total Liabilities 71,254.0 37,975.0 109,229.0
Shareholders Equity
Redeemable Preferred 1,406.0 0.0 1,406.0
Common Stock 3,990.0 1,732.3 5,722.3
Additional Paid in Capital 59,030.0 4,369.5 63,399.5
Retained Earnings 41,797.0 19,030.9 60,827.9
Treasure Stock -38,772.0 0.0 -38,772.0
Other Equity 617.0 1,459.2 2,076.2
ESOP Debt Guarantee -1,308.0 0.0 -1,308.0
Total Equity 66,760.0 26,592.0 93,352.0
Total Liab. & Equity 138,014.0 64,567.0 202,581.0
Shares Outstanding 3,131.9 490.5 3,622.4
Cash Flow
Operating Cash Flow
CF Net Income 10,340.0 4,695.0 15,035.0
CF Depreciation 3,130.0 4,391.5 7,521.5
CF Deferred Taxes 253.0 0.0 253.0
Other Non-Cash Items 279.0 0.0 279.0
Change in Working Capital -567.0 -144.8 -711.8
Total Cash From Operating Activities 13,435.0 8,941.7 22,376.7
Investing Cash Flow (not calculated)
Capital Expenditures -2,945.0 -3,426.1 -6,371.1
Other Investing Cash Flows 462.0 943.4 1,405.4
Total Cash From Investing Activities -2,483.0 -2,482.7 -4,965.7
Financing Cash Flow (not calculated)
Dividends Paid -4,209.0 -2,012.3 -6,221.3
Purchase Or Sale of Stock -4,079.0 -99.3 -4,178.3
Purchase and Retirement of Debt -4,190.0 -2,264.7 -6,454.7
Other Financing Cash Flow 0.0 -300.7 -300.7
Total Cash From Financing Activities -12,478.0 -5,970.8 -18,448.8
Exchange Rate Effects 187.0 -41.4 145.6
Net Change in Cash -1,339.0 446.9 -892.1
Cash Taxes Paid 4,116.0 3,765.4 7,881.4
Cash Interest Paid 1,330.0 440.0 1,770.0