M&A Deal Summary

Ewing Management Group Acquires Dohow Chemical Co.

On January 1, 2008, private equity firm Ewing Management Group acquired chemicals company Dohow Chemical Co.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ewing Management Group’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Ewing Management Group’s 2nd transaction in China.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-01-01
Target Dohow Chemical Co.
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Ewing Management Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Dohow Chemical Co.

Changzhou, China
Dohow Chemical is a leading producer of Styrene Monomer located in Changzhou, China in the Jiangsu Province. EMG is currently working with management on a number of key expansion projects to grow the top line of the business as well as improving margins. EMG invested in Dohow in 2008.

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Buyer

Ewing Management Group

Dallas, Texas, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ewing Management Group (EMG) is a turnaround private equity investor that targets controlling interests in underperforming businesses in various industries. EMG looks for opportunities where companies are 'well-positioned for growth via capital injection and operational improvements'. Target businesses are either public or private, have strong market positions, and generate sales of $15 to $500 million. The Firm has a special interest in companies operating in Asia, (specifically China). EMG maintains offices in Dallas, Texas; and Shanghai.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Chemicals M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 3 of 3
Country: China M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2008 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-01-01 Zhejiang Senhe Seed Co.

Hangzhou, China

Senhe Horticulture is a leading flower, woody plant, and landscaping manufacturer, distributor, and retailer located in Hangzhou, China in the Zhejiang Province. EMG is currently working with management on an aggressive expansion plan for production centers, distribution centers, and retail locations. EMG invested in Senhe in 2008.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-12-16 Key Plastics

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Key Plastics LLC is a manufacturer of automotive interior, exterior, and under-the-hood plastic components. Key Plastics was founded in 1986 and is based in Livonia, Michigan.

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