Church & Dwight

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of household, personal care, and specialty products. The company is well-known for its popular brands, including ARM & HAMMER, which encompasses various products such as baking soda, carpet deodorization, and laundry detergent. Other notable brands include TROJAN Condoms, XTRA laundry detergent, OXICLEAN pre-wash laundry additive, NAIR depilatories, FIRST RESPONSE home pregnancy and ovulation test kits, ORAJEL oral analgesics, and SPINBRUSH battery-operated toothbrushes. The company operates through three segments: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and Specialty Products, with the majority of its net sales generated from the Consumer Domestic segment. Over the years, Church & Dwight has expanded its portfolio through acquisitions, including the purchase of the BATISTE dry shampoo brand and Avid Health, Inc. The company also operates in Canada, focusing on household and personal care products.

Michael Read

President, Chairman and CEO

20 past transactions

Hero Cosmetics

Acquisition in 2022
Hero Cosmetics is a skincare company specializing in products designed for acne-prone skin. The brand focuses on offering effective solutions such as acne patches, reset mists, serum sticks, and sunscreen. Hero Cosmetics emphasizes the importance of using mindful ingredients, avoiding harsh components like parabens, alcohol, and sulfates, to ensure that their products are gentle on the skin. By prioritizing skin health, the company aims to help customers prevent acne breakouts while maintaining a commitment to quality and safety in its formulations.

Matrixx Initiatives

Acquisition in 2020
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of over-the-counter healthcare products, primarily known for its Zicam brand. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, the company offers a range of homeopathic and allopathic remedies targeting common ailments such as colds, sinus congestion, and allergies. Its product lineup includes Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Spray, RapidMelts, Oral Mist, Medicated Fruit Drops, Ultra Crystals, Lozenges, and specialized formulations for children. Matrixx Initiatives focuses on innovative drug delivery systems to enhance the effectiveness of its products, which are sold through various retail channels, including drugstores, grocery stores, and online platforms. In June 2002, the company rebranded from its former name, Gum Tech International, Inc., and has operated as a subsidiary of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. since December 2020.

Flawless

Acquisition in 2019
Flawless represents a powerful addition to our specialty haircare portfolio which includes Batiste dry shampoo.

Water Pik

Acquisition in 2017
Water Pik, Inc., established in 1962, is a leading manufacturer of personal and oral health care products designed for family use. The company holds numerous patents for its innovative designs and technologies, which include showerheads, whitening water flossers, countertop water flossers, electronic toothbrushes, and dental water jet oral irrigators. Water Pik's product line is recognized for enhancing the health and wellness of customers through award-winning design and technology. The company is led by President and CEO Richard Bisson.

Agro BioSciences

Acquisition in 2017
Agro BioSciences, Inc. is a microbial biotechnology company based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, specializing in the development of science-based products for animal and agricultural production. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes advanced molecular biology techniques to explore microbial terroir from diverse systems, including human and animal gut microbiomes and fermented foods. Agro BioSciences offers a range of products, including direct-fed microbials that enhance digestion, bolster natural immunity, and combat pathogenic microorganisms in livestock. Additionally, the company provides environmental solutions for farm management, such as manure waste management products and inoculants. The bioVONTAGE line features cultured dextrose and whey-based products designed to address various agricultural challenges, including pathogen control and waste management. Agro BioSciences collaborates with food producers and manufacturers to improve livestock health and food quality, ultimately aiming to reduce reliance on chemicals in food production.

Viviscal

Acquisition in 2017
Viviscal Ltd., based in Galway, Ireland, is a manufacturer of hair care products specializing in hair growth supplements aimed at preventing hair loss for both men and women. The company's offerings include drug-free vitamins and supplements designed to nourish hair from within and support scalp health. Backed by seven clinical trials, Viviscal's products are formulated to promote thicker, fuller, and healthier hair. As of January 2017, Viviscal operates as a subsidiary of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Johnson & Johnson - Anusol and Rectinol Business

Acquisition in 2016
Johnson & Johnson - Anusol and Rectinol Business comprises hemorrhoid care ointments.

Spencer Forrest

Acquisition in 2016
Spencer Forrest, Inc. is a company specializing in the development, production, and marketing of hair care products for both men and women. Its product range includes root volumizing sprays, hair building fibers, brow building fibers, three-in-one renewal shampoos, and colored hair thickeners. The company distributes its products through its online shop, serving customers in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1991, Spencer Forrest is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Varied Industries

Acquisition in 2014
Varied Industries Corp. is a manufacturing company that specializes in producing and selling feed ingredients for various types of livestock, including dairy cows, beef cattle, and poultry. In addition to its core products, the company offers fermentation feed ingredients and provides nutritional knowledge and guidance to livestock nutritionists and producers. Through its focus on quality feed ingredients and expertise in livestock nutrition, Varied Industries aims to support the health and productivity of livestock in the agricultural sector.

Avid Health

Acquisition in 2012
Avid Health engages in the manufacture and sale of nutritional products. Avid Health sells its products primarily in food, drug and mass, with Costco serving as one of the company’s top retail distribution outlet.

Batiste

Acquisition in 2011
Batiste comprises a dry shampoo and revitalizes greasy, dull, and lifeless hair between washes.

Feline Pine Brand

Acquisition in 2010
Feline Pine is a manufacturer of cat litter products based in Ewing, New Jersey, specializing in both clumping and non-clumping options. The company utilizes kiln-dried shavings reclaimed from the lumber industry to create its products, which are infused with natural pine and mineral oil. This formulation effectively neutralizes strong odors on contact, binds to ammonia odors, and locks them away. Feline Pine's offerings are designed to be lightweight, low dust, and highly absorbent, providing a healthy and comfortable environment for cats while avoiding harsh chemicals and synthetic perfumes.

Blairex Laboratories - Simply Saline Product Line

Acquisition in 2010
Blairex Laboratories - Simply Saline Product Line is a pharmaceutical product that is used against nasal and sinus irrigation.

Orajel

Acquisition in 2008
Orajel engages in the manufacture and marketing of cosmetics and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Orajel offers its products to drug store chains, mass merchandisers, and food retailers in cosmetics and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals markets.

Orange Glo International

Acquisition in 2006
Orange Glo International develops, produces, and sells cleaning products. Orange Glo International products include OxiClean laundry additive, Orange Clean cleanser and degreaser, and Orange Glo wood polish and cleaner.

Armkel

Acquisition in 2004
Armkel manufactures and markets branded personal care consumer products. The company markets its products under various brand names to mass merchandisers, food stores, drug stores, and convenience stores.

Biovance Technologies

Acquisition in 2002
Biovance Technologies manufactures and markets nutritional supplements of animals. The company was founded in 1991.

USA Detergents

Acquisition in 2001
USA Detergents manufactures laundry and household cleaning products. USA Detergents products include liquid laundry and powder laundry detergents, liquid fabric softeners, fabric softener sheets, household cleaners, dish detergent, personal soap products, scented candles, air fresheners, and automotive products.

Quimica Geral do Nordeste

Acquisition in 2000
Quimica Geral do Nordeste produces and sells chemical products, including Sodium Bicarbonate, Sulfur Compounds, Barium Salts and Calcium Salt of Chain Fatty Acids.

Touchland

Touchland is a Miami-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in personal hygiene products, primarily focusing on innovative hand sanitizers. By combining design, technology, and formulation, Touchland aims to transform the hand sanitizing experience for both businesses and individuals. The company offers effective and nourishing products that not only enhance hygiene but also promote a healthy lifestyle. Through its unique approach, Touchland is redefining personal care in the context of health and wellness.
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