M&A Deal Summary

Ply Gem Industries Acquires Atrium

On January 31, 2018, Ply Gem Industries acquired building materials company Atrium from Golden Gate Capital and Kenner and Company

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ply Gem Industries’ 5th transaction in the Building Materials sector.
  • This is Ply Gem Industries’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ply Gem Industries’ 2nd transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-01-31
Target Atrium
Sector Building Materials
Buyer(s) Ply Gem Industries
Sellers(s) Golden Gate Capital
Kenner and Company
Deal Type Merger
Advisor(s) Jefferies (Financial)
Kirkland & Ellis (Legal)

Target

Atrium

Dallas, Texas, United States
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Atrium Corp. is a nationally-recognized provider of high quality windows and doors to the new construction and repair and remodel markets. The company operates a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities and sells a comprehensive line of products in all 50 states and Canada.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ply Gem Industries

Cary, North Carolina, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1943
Sector Building Materials
Employees4,500
DESCRIPTION

Ply Gem Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of building products in North America. Number one in vinyl siding and in vinyl and aluminum windows, Ply Gem produces a comprehensive product line of windows and patio doors, vinyl and aluminum siding and accessories, designer accents, cellular PVC trim and mouldings, vinyl fencing and railing, stone veneer, roofing and gutterware products, used in both new construction and home repair and remodeling across the United States and Canada.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 7
Sector (Building Materials) 5 of 6
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (Texas) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 5 of 6
Year (2018) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-08-20 Simonton Windows

Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States

Simonton Windows, Inc. is one of America’s major vinyl window and patio door manufacturers. Simonton produces ENERGY STAR-qualified vinyl replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact resistant products, at manufacturing facilities in West Virginia, Illinois and California.

Buy $130M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-28 Andersen - Silver Line Division

Bayport, Minnesota, United States

Andersen Corp. - Silver Line Division includes hollow core vinyl window and patio door business provides different and better products and services and building brands people value and trust. Silver Line manufacturing plants, associated distribution and support services.

Buy $190M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Golden Gate Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Golden Gate Capital is a large private equity firm focused on buyout and growth equity investments across a wide variety of industries. The Firm partners with management teams to make equity investments in situations where there is a demonstrable opportunity to significantly enhance a company's value. Sectors of interest include software and IT services, semiconductors, electronics, consumer products and retail, financial services, business services, and media. Prospective transaction types include public-to-privates, corporate extractions, bankruptcy auctions, and recapitalizations. Golden Gate Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 54 of 79
Sector (Building Materials) 2 of 2
Type (Merger) 4 of 4
State (Texas) 6 of 7
Country (United States) 48 of 71
Year (2018) 1 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-15 Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is a provider of total car care solutions, oil change, maintenance and repair services. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers was founded in 1979 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-12 Humanetics

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Humanetics is a provider of safety systems, crash test dummies (ATDs), simulation software (RAMSIS), CAE models, human body models, complete line of passive & active safety SW & testing solutions, precision sensors, fiber optics and laser material processing solutions. Humanetics is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

Sell -
SELLER

Kenner and Company

New York, New York, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Kenner & Company is a private investment firm that seeks buyout and venture related investments in building products and construction companies. Kenner looks for businesses with annual revenues between $100 and $500 million. Kenner & Company was formed in 1986 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Building Materials) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-17 Dynacast

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Dynacast is a provider of precision die cast components for a wide variety of industries including healthcare, consumer electronics, computers and peripherals, and automotive, among others.

Sell -
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