M&A Deal Summary

Carlisle Companies Acquires Accella Performance Materials

On October 2, 2017, Carlisle Companies acquired chemicals company Accella Performance Materials from Arsenal Capital Partners for 670M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Carlisle Companies’ 4th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Carlisle Companies’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Carlisle Companies’ 18th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Carlisle Companies’ 1st transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-10-02
Target Accella Performance Materials
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Carlisle Companies
Sellers(s) Arsenal Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 670M USD

Target

Accella Performance Materials

Maryland, Missouri, United States
Accella Performance Materials is a custom formulator and manufacturer of vinyl plastisols, polyurethanes, specialty coatings and adhesives, as well as recycled rubber products. Dash’s two primary businesses operate from seven strategically located manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and generate over $100 million in revenue annually.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Carlisle Companies

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Category Company
Founded 1917
Sector Manufacturing
Employees11,000
Revenue 4.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Carlisle Companies is a diversified company that designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of products that serve a broad range of niche markets including commercial roofing, energy, agriculture, mining, construction, aerospace and defense electronics, foodservice, healthcare and sanitary maintenance. Carlisle Companies was incorporated in 1917 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 39
Sector (Chemicals) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 21 of 32
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 18 of 27
Year (2017) 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-05 Drexel Metals

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Drexel Metals Inc. is a provider of standing seam metal roofing systems to roofing contractors and distributors. Drexel Metals is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-01 CFS Brands

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

CFS Brands is a manufacturer and marketer of professional-grade solutions for the restaurant, hospitality, healthcare and janitorial segments. Products for these focused markets include an array of foodservice permanent ware supplies, table coverings, cookware, displayware, storage containers, catering and transport equipment and meal delivery systems. CFS Brands was founded in 1995 and is based in Oklahoma City.

Sell $750M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Arsenal Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Arsenal Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on middle-market healthcare, specialty industrial, and financial service companies. Specifically, Arsenal looks to acquire businesses in the areas of specialty chemicals, aerospace/defense, transportation, environmental services, business services, insurance, asset management, financial technology, medical products, healthcare IT, and healthcare contract research/manufacturing. The Firm typically seeks to commit $50 to $300 million per investment in profitable businesses with at least $10 million of EBITDA. Funds are generally used to support buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, consolidations, and divestitures. The Firm avoids investing in companies reliant on high levels of technology. Arsenal Capital Partners was formed in 2000 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 35
Sector (Chemicals) 8 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 11 of 17
State (Missouri) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 21 of 32
Year (2017) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-08 CPS Performance Materials

Bound Brook, New Jersey, United States

CPS Performance Materials is a diversified specialty chemicals manufacturer of chemical illumination solutions, performance polymers, and fine chemicals and intermediates. CPS Performance Materials is based in Bound Brook, New Jersey.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-31 Chroma Color

McHenry, Illinois, United States

Chroma Color is a supplier of color concentrates and additives for the plastics market. The company was formed through the combination of three businesses: Carolina Color, Breen Color Concentrates and Chroma. Chroma Color is based in McHenry, Illinois.

Buy -