M&A Deal Summary

MacDermid Acquires Polyfibron Technologies

On February 18, 1999, MacDermid acquired manufacturer Polyfibron Technologies from Court Square Capital Partners for 299M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MacDermid’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is MacDermid’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is MacDermid’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is MacDermid’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1999-02-18
Target Polyfibron Technologies
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) MacDermid
Sellers(s) Court Square Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 299M USD

Target

Polyfibron Technologies

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Polyfibron Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of offset printing blankets and flexographic printing plates, with worldwide manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

MacDermid

Denver, Colorado, United States
Category Company
Founded 1922
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

MacDermid is a leading global provider of proprietary specialty chemicals and technical services to a wide range of diverse end use markets including electronics, metal and plastics finishing and offshore oil and gas markets. The company competes in a wide range of attractive niche markets and typically holds a #1 or #2 market position in each of its businesses.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (1999) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-04 All-Star Chemical - Surface Finishing & Cleaning Chemical Solutions

Westerville, Ohio, United States

All-Star Chemical's business provides surface finishing & cleaning chemical solutions.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Court Square Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 7.7B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Court Square Capital Partners (CSCP) is a generalist private equity firm that seeks middle market company investments across the US. CSCP looks to partner with management teams to accelerate revenue growth and improve operating efficiency. Sectors of interest include business services, building products, chemicals, consumer products, food products/services, healthcare, aerospace/defense, manufacturing, media, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. Court Square Capital Partners was formerly known as Citigroup Venture Capital Equity Partners. The Group spun out of Citigroup and became independent in 2006. CSCP is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 56
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 25
State (Connecticut) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 53
Year (1999) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 18 of 22
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-11-01 Seat Pagine Gialle

Milano, Italy

Seat Pagine Gialle is a European directory advertising, web marketing services, and business information group, based in Italy, with significant activities in Germany and the UK.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-08-27 Havco Wood Products

Scott City, Missouri, United States

Havco Wood Products LLC is a domestic manufacturer of laminated oak hardwood flooring used in the assembly of dry freight van trailers.

Buy -
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