M&A Deal Summary

Lion Copolymer Holdings Acquires East West Copolymer

On May 26, 2017, Lion Copolymer Holdings acquired chemicals company East West Copolymer

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lion Copolymer Holdings’ 2nd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Lion Copolymer Holdings’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lion Copolymer Holdings’ 1st transaction in Louisiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-05-26
Target East West Copolymer
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Lion Copolymer Holdings
Deal Type Special Situations/Distressed

Target

East West Copolymer

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
East West Copolymer LLC is a manufacturer and supplier of synthetic rubber to a broad base of customers across the industrial and tire markets. East West Copolymer is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Buyer

Lion Copolymer Holdings

Geismar, Louisiana, United States
Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

Lion Copolymer is a synthetic rubber manufacturer with world-class production facilities in Geismar, Louisiana. Lion Copolymer's ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) products are used in a wide variety of applications that require superior heat, ozone and chemical resistance, excellent long-term aging and outstanding weathering. Applications include automotive weather seals and hoses, industrial and consumer hoses, weather seals, molded goods, wire and cable insulations, window profiles, roof sheeting, thermoplastic elastomers, conveyor belts, seals, footwear, and printing rolls and viscosity modifiers for lubricants.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Chemicals) 2 of 2
Type (Special Situations/Distressed) 1 of 1
State (Louisiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2017) 1 of 1
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2014-10-09 Ashland - Elastomers Business

Port Neches, Texas, United States

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