Hopkins - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Hopkins M&A Summary

Hopkins has acquired 6 companies of its own. A total of 3 acquisitions came from private equity firms.

Hopkins has acquired in 4 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include automotive (100%).

Hopkins Ownership

Who owns Hopkins?

Hopkins is owned by First Brands Group. It was acquired on November 1, 2023.

Was Hopkins formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Hopkins was formerly owned by 5 private investors.

Hopkins Business Overview

Where is Hopkins headquartered?

Hopkins is headquartered in Emporia, Kansas.

What sector is Hopkins in?

Hopkins is an automotive company.

When was Hopkins founded?

Hopkins was founded in 1953.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity4
    • M&A Buy Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 4

Hopkins

Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.

428 Peyton Street,
Emporia, Kansas 66801
United States,
(620) 342-7320
www.hopkinsmfg.com

Hopkins is a manufacturer and marketer of specialized towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarket. Hopkins was founded in 1953 and is based in Emporia, Kansas.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 4 - - - - - 4
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  4

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Tiger Accessories Group LLC 2018-01-08 - Divestiture
Long Grove, Illinois · www.tigeraccessory.com
Bell Automotive Products, Inc. 2015-05-14 - Add-on Acquisition
Scottsdale, Arizona · www.bellautomotive.com
F3 Brands LLC 2012-04-03 - Add-on Acquisition
Miami, Oklahoma · www.f3brands.com
Carrand Companies, Inc. 2005-04-12 - Add-on Acquisition
Rancho Dominguez, California
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Business Unit M&A

Company Acquired Add-On/Sale Date #
Hopkins Canada, Inc.    - NuVue Products, Inc. - Roadsport Splash Guards 2020-04-29 1
Blenheim, Ontario · www.hopkinscanada.com Buffalo, New York

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Automotive 4 (100%) - - -
Total 4 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 4 - - -
  Oklahoma 1 - - -
  Illinois 1 - - -
  California 1 - - -
  Arizona 1 - - -
Total 4 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
25%
1 (25%)
Strategic(s)
25%
1 (25%)

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