Add-on Acquisition • Distribution

Essentra Acquires Reid Supply Co.

On August 24, 2011, Essentra acquired distribution company Reid Supply Co. for 32M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Essentra’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Essentra’s 6th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Essentra’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Essentra’s 2nd transaction in Michigan.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date August 24, 2011
Target Reid Supply Co.
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Essentra
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 32M USD

Target Company

Reid Supply Co.

Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Reid Supply Co. is a distributor of standard industrial components, including hardware, handles, clamps and fasteners, to a vast range of markets and customers via a catalogue.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Essentra

Oxford, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 2005
Sector Plastics
Employees2,880
Revenue 302M GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Essentra is a provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded, and metal items. Essentra was founded in 2005 and is based in Oxford, England.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 5 of 22
Sector: Distribution 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 5 of 21
State: Michigan 2 of 2
Country: United States 3 of 8
Year: 2011 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-11-22 Stera Holdings

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Stera Tape is a manufacturer of high quality speciality adhesive tapes. Stera Tape has a strong reputation for producing high quality double sided transfer and tissue tapes and these products will significantly enhance Duraco’s product offering both inthe US and Europe.

Buy £3M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-18 Richco

Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

Richco, Inc. is an international designer, manufacturer and distributor of engineered plastic and elastomeric solutions for fastening and cable management applications in diverse and growing end markets. These markets include consumer electronics, industrial, telecom / datacom and white goods / appliances. Based in the U.S., Richco generates over 70% of its revenues outside North America, with management, manufacturing, engineering and sales and marketing in North America, Europe and Asia.

Buy $110M