M&A Deal Summary

American Industrial Partners Acquires PPG - Architectural coatings business

On October 17, 2024, private equity firm American Industrial Partners acquired chemicals company PPG - Architectural coatings business from PPG

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is American Industrial Partners’ 4th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is American Industrial Partners’ 46th transaction in the United States.
  • This is American Industrial Partners’ 3rd transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-10-17
Target PPG - Architectural coatings business
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) American Industrial Partners
Sellers(s) PPG
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

PPG - Architectural coatings business

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
PPG's Architectural coatings business is a producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals, as well as certain light-duty protective coatings products, in the United States and Canada. PPG's Architectural coatings business is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

American Industrial Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

American Industrial Partners is a private equity firm focused on investments in North American manufacturing or industrial service companies. For platform acquisitions, the Firm seeks businesses with at least $500 million of revenue and the Firm will consider transactions valued up to $2 billion. Operating characteristics of prospective businesses include historical record of strong free cash flows, opportunities to drive value through operating enhancements, and sustainable competitive advantages. American Industrial Partners will consider a variety of transaction types including leveraged buyouts, structured equity investments, bridge financings, senior debt, carve-outs, take privates, turnarounds, and rescue financings. American Industrial Partners was formed in 1989 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 53 of 53
Sector (Chemicals) 4 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 19 of 19
State (Pennsylvania) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 46 of 46
Year (2024) 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-31 Nexpera

Newark, Delaware, United States

Nexpera is an industrial chemistry solutions provider specializes in sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide (KOH) regeneration services, as well as sulfur-based chemical products and related services. Nexpera is based in Newark, Delaware.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-31 Virtek

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Virtek provides vision and laser projection solutions primarily for the aerospace, construction, and industrial end markets. The company’s proprietary laser projection systems enable customers to maximize productivity and reduce human error by providing visual guides for assembly, construction, inspection, and paint tasks. Virtek was founded in 1986 and is based in Waterloo, Ontario.

Sell -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

PPG

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1883
Sector Chemicals
Employees50,000
Revenue 18.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
PPG headquarters at One PPG Place in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PPG headquarters at One PPG Place in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

PPG manufactures and distributes a broad range of coatings, specialty materials and glass products. PPG was formed in 1883 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector (Chemicals) 3 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 4 of 4
State (Pennsylvania) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-29 PPG - Silicas Products Business

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

PPG's Silicas Products Business manufactures and supplies precipitated silica products to major companies worldwide as performance-enhancing additives.

Sell $310M