American Greetings Overview
- Year Founded
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1906
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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27,500
- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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20
- Investments
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17
American Greetings General Information
Description
Designer and manufacturer of social expression products intended to create meaningful connections in the community. The company offers a wide range of ephemera, which include paper cards, stationery, gift wrap, party goods and personalized cards for multiple occasions along with online greeting cards for mobile devices, thereby assisting customers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love.
Contact Information
Website
www.americangreetings.comCorporate Office
- One American Boulevard
- Cleveland, OH 44145-8151
- United States
Corporate Office
- One American Boulevard
- Cleveland, OH 44145-8151
- United States
American Greetings Timeline
American Greetings Valuation & Funding
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Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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American Greetings Competitors (1)
One of American Greetings’s competitors is Shutterfly, a Private Equity-Backed company based in San Jose, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Shutterfly | Private Equity-Backed | San Jose, CA |
American Greetings Patents
American Greetings Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-202501656-D0 | Foldable pop-up banner | Pending | 05-Feb-2025 | ||
| GB-202501655-D0 | Foldable card holder | Pending | 23-Feb-2024 | ||
| AU-2023222849-A1 | Pop-up with slide lock | Pending | 29-Aug-2023 | ||
| GB-202404495-D0 | Foldable paper decor | Pending | 28-Mar-2023 | ||
| US-20240331578-A1 | Foldable paper decor | Pending | 28-Mar-2023 | B42D15/00 |
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American Greetings Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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American Greetings Investments & Acquisitions (17)
American Greetings’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Kathy Davis Designs. The deal was made on 12-Feb-2019.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Kathy Davis Designs | 12-Feb-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Consumer Durables | ||
| Highcon | 09-Feb-2015 | Later Stage VC | Machinery (B2B) | ||
| Highcon | 17-Jan-2014 | Later Stage VC | Machinery (B2B) | ||
| Clintons | 07-Jun-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Specialty Retail | ||
| Cardstore | 01-Dec-2010 | Merger/Acquisition | Internet Retail |
American Greetings Exits (7)
American Greetings’s most recent exit was on 09-Feb-2015 from Highcon. The exit was categorized as with 7 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Highcon | 09-Feb-2015 | Completed |
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| Highcon | 17-Jan-2014 | Completed |
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| Clintons | 07-Jun-2012 | Completed |
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| Schurman Retail Group | 17-Apr-2009 | Completed |
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| PhotoWorks | 15-Jan-2008 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
American Greetings Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain (Publishing) | San Diego, CA | 1996 | |
| Kathy Davis Designs | Horsham, PA | 1990 | |
| American Greetings Retirement Savings Plan | Cleveland, OH | 1949 |
American Greetings FAQs
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When was American Greetings founded?
American Greetings was founded in 1906.
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Where is American Greetings headquartered?
American Greetings is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.
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What is the size of American Greetings?
American Greetings has 27,500 total employees.
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What industry is American Greetings in?
American Greetings’s primary industry is Other Consumer Durables.
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Is American Greetings a private or public company?
American Greetings is a Private company.
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What is American Greetings’s current revenue?
The current revenue for American Greetings is .
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How much funding has American Greetings raised over time?
American Greetings has raised $522M.
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Who are American Greetings’s investors?
Elliott Investment Management and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice have invested in American Greetings.
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Who are American Greetings’s competitors?
Shutterfly is a competitor of American Greetings.
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