Add-on Acquisition • Chemicals

Filtration Group Acquires Molecular Products

On June 7, 2021, Filtration Group acquired chemicals company Molecular Products from Arlington Capital Partners

Acquisition Context
  • This is Filtration Group’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Filtration Group’s 2nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date June 7, 2021
Target Molecular Products
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Filtration Group
Sellers(s) Arlington Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Molecular Products

Harlow, United Kingdom
Molecular Products is a manufacturer of advanced chemistry-based products serving the healthcare, defense, and industrial markets. The Company primarily specializes in the manufacture and supply of chemical technologies for the treatment of breathable gases. Molecular Products was founded in 1924 and is based in Harlow, United Kingdom.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Filtration Group

Austin, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1942
Sector Manufacturing
Revenue 1.3B USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

Filtration Group designs and manufactures filtration systems and components for applications in healthcare, life sciences, environmental safety, and industrial processes. Filtration Group’s portfolio includes air, liquid, and process filtration solutions used across global markets to improve air quality, product purity, and equipment efficiency.. Filtration Group was founded in 1942 and is based in Austin, Texas.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 17 of 17
Sector: Chemicals 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 12 of 12
Country: United Kingdom 2 of 2
Year: 2021 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-05-26 Oxyphen

Wetzikon, Switzerland

Oxyphen is a manufacturer of microporous track-etched membranes which are used in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and transportation industries for drug discovery, cell growth, tissue engineering, drug delivery and sensor technology. Oxyphen was founded in 1969 and is based in Wetzikon, Switzerland.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Arlington Capital Partners

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 14.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Arlington Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity firm focused on buyouts and recapitalizations in targeted growth industries. Arlington targets US based companies valued between $50 and $500 million with strong potential for organic growth and possible consolidation opportunities. Sectors of interest include business services and outsourcing, aerospace/defense, federal and commercial IT, media, education and training, healthcare services, and manufacturing. Arlington Capital was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington DC.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 32 of 43
Sector: Chemicals 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 16 of 22
Country: United Kingdom 2 of 2
Year: 2021 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-07 Everest Clinical Research

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Everest Clinical Research is a contract research organization (“CRO”) providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical clinical research services to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries across Phase I-IV trials. Everest Clinical Research was founded in 2004 and is based in Markham, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-12 TRP Infrastructure Services

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

TRP Infrastructure Services is a construction company that provides roadway infrastructure support including pavement marking, traffic control, guardrail installation, and related roadway safety services for public agencies and contractors. The Company serves state and local transportation departments and private sector clients with on-site traffic management and permanent signage solutions. TRP Infrastructure Services was founded in 2010 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

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