RPM International - M&A Summary and Business Overview

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RPM International M&A Summary

RPM International has acquired 41 companies, including 7 in the last 5 years. A total of 3 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 1 asset.

RPM International’s largest acquisition to date was in 2011, when it acquired Legend Brands for $70M. RPM International has acquired in 15 different US states, and 10 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include chemicals (43%) and building materials (23%).

RPM International Business Overview

Where is RPM International headquartered?

RPM International is headquartered in Medina, Ohio.

What is RPM International’s revenue?

RPM International disclosed revenue of 7,256M USD for 2023 and 6,708M USD for 2022.

How many employees does RPM International have?

RPM International has 17,274 employees.

What sector is RPM International in?

RPM International is a chemicals company.

When was RPM International founded?

RPM International was founded in 1947.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity41
    • M&A Buy Activity40
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 9
  • Total Countries Invested 10
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 6
  • M&A Advisors 1

RPM International

RPM International, Inc.

2628 Pearl Road,
Medina, Ohio 44258
United States,
(330) 273-5090
www.rpminc.com

RPM International manufactures, markets, and sells specialty chemical products for industrial and consumer markets in the United States and internationally. RPM International was founded in 1947 and is based in Medina, Ohio.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.8/yr) # 36 1 2 - - 1 40
vol $70M $70M
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
  41

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
TMP Convert SAS 2024-10-31 - Add-on Acquisition
Simandre-sur-Suran, France · www.tmpconvert.com
Pure Air Control Services, Inc. 2021-08-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Clearwater, Florida · www.pureaircontrols.com
Bison Innovative Products 2021-03-29 - Add-on Acquisition
Denver, Colorado · www.bisonip.com
Ali Industries LLC 2020-09-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Fairborn, Ohio · www.gatorfinishing.com
Profile Food Ingredients LLC 2019-12-18 - Add-on Acquisition
Elgin, Illinois · www.profilefoodingredients.com
Willseal LLC 2019-06-12 - Add-on Acquisition
Hudson, New Hampshire · www.willseal.com
Schul International Co., LLC 2019-06-12 - Add-on Acquisition
Pelham, New Hampshire · www.schul.com
Siamons International, Inc. 2018-12-17 - Add-on Acquisition
Toronto, Ontario · www.concrobium.com
Nudura Corp. 2018-09-11 - Add-on Acquisition
Barrie, Ontario · www.nudura.com
CR Brands, Inc. - Cleaning & Drain Care Brands 2018-08-01 - Divestiture
Cincinnati, Ohio
View All >>

Business Unit M&A

Company Acquired Add-On/Sale Date #
Legend Brands, Inc. 2011-10-26 Prochem 2017-01-04 1
Burlington, Washington · www.drieaz.com Chandler, Arizona · www.prochem.com
DAP Products, Inc. 1999-10-01 Custom Building Products, Inc. 2006-02-13 1
Baltimore, Maryland · www.dap.com Seal Beach, California · www.custombuildingproducts.com

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Chemicals 17 (43%) - 1 (100%) -
Building Materials 9 (23%) - - -
Manufacturing 5 (13%) 70M (100%) - -
Consumer Products 3 (8%) - - -
Distribution 2 (5%) - - -
Environmental 1 (3%) - - -
Food 1 (3%) - - -
Forest Products 1 (3%) - - -
Safety/Security 1 (3%) - - -
Total 40 $70M 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 20 70M - -
  Ohio 3 - - -
  North Carolina 2 - - -
  New Hampshire 2 - - -
  Florida 2 - - -
  Washington 1 70M - -
  Texas 1 - - -
  New Jersey 1 - - -
  Montana 1 - - -
  Missouri 1 - - -
  Maryland 1 - - -
  Iowa 1 - - -
  Illinois 1 - - -
  Georgia 1 - - -
  Colorado 1 - - -
  California 1 - - -
United Kingdom 8 - - -
Canada 3 - - -
  Ontario 2 - - -
  British Columbia 1 - - -
Netherlands 2 - 1 -
Australia 2 - - -
Belgium 1 - - -
Brazil 1 - - -
France 1 - - -
Germany 1 - - -
Norway 1 - - -
Domestic 20 (50%) 70M (100%) - -
Cross-border 20 (50%) - 1 (100%) -
Total 40 $70M 1 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
White Peak Capital LLC
 1

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 1 $70M
TOTAL $70M
Largest Legend Brands, Inc.
$70M (2011-10-26)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
5%
2 (5%)
Strategic(s)
5%
2 (5%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Chemicals

Revenue

7,256   9% 2023
6,708   10% 2022
6,106   11% 2021
5,507   2% 2020
5,565   5% 2019
5,322   8% 2018
4,958   3% 2017
4,814   5% 2016
4,595   6% 2015
4,376   8% 2014
4,078   2013
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Employees

17,274

Established

1947

Public

NYSE: RPM

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