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The Jim Pattison Group
Business Summary
Founded in 1961 by Jim Pattison, The Jim Pattison Group is a privately-held diversified conglomerate based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The third largest private company in Canada, The Jim Pattison Group employs more than 33,000 people, and operates from 449 locations across the world (figures as of October 2010, please see PrivCo's Charts and Statistics on Jim Pattison for the most current Employee Counts and number of operating locations). The Jim Pattison Group has a presence in a wide range of industries, including packaging, food sales and distribution, magazine distribution, entertainment, export and financial. The group expanded its operations through a string of acquisitions that include a February 2008 acquisition of Guinness World Records from HIT entertainment and a 2010 acquisition of the Ripley's Believe It or Not! franchise (please see PrivCo's Jim Pattison M&A Activity Table for a detailed information on each deal). Jim Pattison's food division owns the leading food retailer, Buy-Low Foods, and is the marketer of GoldSeal, a well-known canned salmon in Canada. Jim Pattison Group's entertainment subsidiary, Ripley Entertainment, Inc., is the owner of Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Guinness World Records Museum. Canadian billionaire Jim Pattison is the sole owner of the Jim Pattison Group.
Overview & Corporate Organization
Basic Information
| Year Founded: | 1961 |
| Fiscal Year End: | 12/10 |
| 1YR Revenue Growth Rate: | View % |
| 3YR Revenue Growth Rate (CAGR): | View % |
| 1YR Employee Growth Rate: | View % |
| 3YR Employee Growth Rate (CAGR): | View % |
| City: | Vancouver |
| State/Province: | British Columbia |
| Country: | Canada |
| Phone: | View |
| Fax: | View |
| Website: | www.jimpattison.com |
Corporate Organization
| Affiliate Companies: | Westshore Terminals Great Pacific Capital Corp. Great Pacific Bank Limited Jim Pattison Real Estate Group Jim Pattison Developments The Overwaitea Food Group Buy-Low Foods Canadian Fishing Company Pattison Sign Group Pattison Outdoor The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group The Jim Pattison Packaging Group Coroplast Genpak LLC GenPak Canada Montebello Packaging The News Group North America The News Group, Canada The News Group, US News Group Distribution Services & Prologix Distribution Services (East), LLC Prologix Distribution Services (West), LLC |
| Subsidiaries: | Jim Pattison Auto Group Jim Pattison Entertainment Ltd Onestop Media Group Inc. Jim Pattison Lease Ripley's Entertainment Guiness World Records |
| Brands: | Jim Pattison Auto Group Merchant Media Ltd. Jim Pattison Lease Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park Resort Ripley's Believe It or Not! Guinness World Records FruitSource Fruit Strips Squiggles Fruit Twist FruitSource Mini Bites Canfisco GoldSeal CFJC TV Kamloops CKPG TV Prince George CHAT TV Medicine Hat Genpak Coroplast Montebello Packaging Prologix |
Industry Information
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Competitors & Comparables
Charts, Financials, and Statistics (Table Format)
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| Income Statement | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
| Revenues | View | View | View | View | View | View | C$6,100,000,000 [CAD] | C$5,700,000,000 [CAD] | C$5,500,000,000 [CAD] | C$5,200,000,000 [CAD] |
| Employee Figures | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
| Total Employees | View | View | View | View | View | View | 28,000 | 27,000 | 26,000 | 25,000 |
| Productivity (Revenue/Employee) | View | View | View | View | View | View | C$217,857 [CAD] | C$211,111 [CAD] | C$211,538 [CAD] | C$208,000 [CAD] |
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| * | The Jim Pattison Group fiscal year end: 12/10 |
Charts, Financials, and Statistics (Graphs)
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Mergers & Acquisitions
| Date | Status | Target | Buyer | Deal Type | Price | |
| Details | 1981 | Completed | Hook Outdoor Advertising | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1984 | Completed | Canadian Fishing Company | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1985 | Completed | Ripley International Ltd. | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1985 | Completed | Ripley Entertainment, Inc. | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | $6,000,000 |
| Details | 1987 | Completed | Metro Toyota Dealership | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1990 | Completed | Genpak | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1990 | Completed | Montebello | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1993 | Completed | Westar Group Ltd. | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1995 | Completed | Buy-Low Foods | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1998 | Completed | Enseignes Imperial Signs | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1999 | Completed | Cooper's Foods | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 1999 | Completed | B.C. Packers Ltd. | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 2001 | Completed | Monarch Broadcasting | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 2001 | Completed | Van-Whole Produce | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 2002 | Completed | Aluminum Tube Business | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 2003 | Completed | Nesters Market Keller Foods US Foam Packaging Business | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 2004 | Completed | Classic Attractions | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 2004 | Completed | Auto Lease Business | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 2005 | Completed | Icicle Seafoods (B.C.) Inc. | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 2005 | Completed | Corrugated Plastic Sheet Business | The Jim Pattison Group | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | 2006 | Completed | View | View | Acquisition | View |
| Details | 2008 | View | View | Acquisition | View | |
| Details | Feb. 2008 | Completed | View | View | Acquisition | View |
| Details | Feb. 2010 | Completed | View | View | Acquisition | View |
| Details | Mar. 2010 | Completed | View | View | Acquisition | View |
| Details | Mar. 2011 | Completed | View | View | Acquisition | View |
| Details | May. 2013 | Completed | View | View | Acquisition Asset Sale | View |
| Details | May. 2013 | Completed | View | View | Acquisition Asset Sale | View |
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Detailed Business Description: The Jim Pattison Group
Current Operations
The Jim Pattison Group operates through eight business divisions: automotive, entertainment, export & financial, food, illuminated signs, media, packaging, and periodical distribution. The automotive division, through Jim Pattison Lease and Jim Pattison Automotive Group, provides automobile leasing and retailing services. Jim Pattison's finance subsidiary, Great Pacific Capital, trades in shares, debt, and other marketable securities. The Jim Pattison Real Estate Group is involved in development, construction, and property management. The company also engages in food and grocery retailing through its two business divisions: Overwaitea Food Group and Save-On-Foods. Its food division owns some of the leading brands, such as GoldSeal and Confisco. Jim Pattison Group is a leading player in the packaging industry with its three brands: Genpak, Montebello Packaging, and Coroplast. Genpak is the leading supplier of disposable foodservice packaging, and Coroplast… Continue Reading →
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