M&A Deal Summary

A. Schulman Acquires Prime Colorants

On January 7, 2014, A. Schulman acquired chemicals company Prime Colorants for 15M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is A. Schulman’s 6th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is A. Schulman’s 7th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is A. Schulman’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is A. Schulman’s 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-01-07
Target Prime Colorants
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) A. Schulman
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 15M USD

Target

Prime Colorants

Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Prime Colorants, Inc., is a manufacturer of custom colors and additive concentrates. Prime provides pelletized color concentrates and dry powder color expertise to customers in the automotive and building and construction markets.

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Buyer

A. Schulman

Fairlawn, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1928
Sector Chemicals
Employees5,000
Revenue 2.5B USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

A. Schulman, Inc. is an international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins. These materials are used in a variety of consumer, industrial, automotive and packaging applications. A. Schulman was formed in 1928 and is based in Fairlawn, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 11
Sector: Chemicals M&A 6 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 10
State: Tennessee M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 5 of 6
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-09-03 Perrite Group

Warrington, United Kingdom

Perrite has manufactured and distributed thermoplastic compounds for the electrical, automotive and industrial markets for more than 35 years, offering a broad portfolio of standard and custom compounded polymer products. Perrite's product lines include the high-performance Ronfalin ABS brand and prime-quality polyamide Vitamide range.

Buy $52M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-02 Compco Pty.

Mordialloc, Australia

Compco Pty. Ltd., is a manufacturer of a variety of plastic compounds and products including masterbatches and custom performance colors.

Buy $7M