Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Manufacturing

Brookfield Private Equity Acquires GrafTech International

On August 17, 2015, private equity firm Brookfield Private Equity acquired manufacturer GrafTech International

Acquisition Context
  • This is Brookfield Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Brookfield Private Equity’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Brookfield Private Equity’s 1st transaction in Ohio.
Investment Fate
  • GrafTech International went public in 2018.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date August 17, 2015
Target GrafTech International
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Brookfield Private Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) J.P. Morgan Securities (Financial)
Withers (Legal)

Target Company

GrafTech International

Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, United States
GrafTech International offer graphite material solutions for our customers in a wide range of industries and end markets, including steel manufacturing, advanced energy applications and latest generation electronics. GrafTech International was founded in 1886 and is based in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

Brookfield Private Equity is the private equity arm of global asset management firm, Brookfield Asset Management. Brookfield Private Equity looks to acquire and invest in a variety of North American and European companies with broad sector interest in business services, industrials, and residential real estate. In addition to acquiring companies, Brookfield looks to invest in businesses through the public debt and equity markets, or by providing financing. Brookfield Private Equity is based in Toronto.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 7 of 28
Sector: Manufacturing 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 1 of 2
State: Ohio 1 of 1
Country: United States 3 of 13
Year: 2015 2 of 2
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