M&A Deal Summary

MPD Chemicals Acquires Monomer Polymer and Dajac Laboratories

On August 2, 2012, MPD Chemicals acquired life science company Monomer Polymer and Dajac Laboratories from Banyan Investment Partners, Addison Capital Partners and Plexus Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MPD Chemicals’ 2nd transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is MPD Chemicals’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is MPD Chemicals’ 2nd transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-08-02
Target Monomer Polymer and Dajac Laboratories
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) MPD Chemicals
Sellers(s) Banyan Investment Partners
Addison Capital Partners
Plexus Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Monomer Polymer and Dajac Laboratories

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States
Monomer Polymer and Dajac Laboratories, Inc. is specialized in monomer and polymer research and manufacturing for over 50 years, resulting in an extensive portfolio of highly technical monomers and related polymers and copolymers. Monomer Polymer and Dajac Laboratories was founded in 1978 and is based in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

MPD Chemicals

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 2008
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

MPD Chemicals LLC is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and custom synthesis solutions. MPD Chemicals was founded in 2008 and is based in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Pennsylvania) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2012) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-02 IsoSciences

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

IsoSciences LLC is a provider of custom synthesized isotope-labeled compounds including intermediates, final drug substances, and isotopically labeled biological standards. IsoSciences was founded in 2002 and is based in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-11 Norquay Technology

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Norquay Technology, Inc. is a specialty chemical manufacturer, providing the scale-up and production of advanced proprietary custom materials, including organometallic, inorganic and organic molecules. Norquay Technology is based in Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Banyan Investment Partners

Miami, Florida, United States

Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 550M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Banyan is a specialty finance firm that provides mezzanine capital to smaller middle-market companies headquartered primarily in the Southeast US. Banyan looks to invest $5 to $25 million of junior capital in profitable companies. The Firm does not have any industry preferences, however, Banyan will not invest in real estate development, oil and gas exploration, direct lenders, start-ups or turn-around situations. Banyan Mezzanine was formed in 2002 and is based in Miami, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 22
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 14
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 22
Year (2012) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-01 City Gear

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

City Gear LLC is an urban fashion retail sector operating in the South East and Midwest. City Gear LLC was founded in 1978 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-01 Burlington Technologies

Burlington, North Carolina, United States

Burlington Technologies is a specialty textile manufacturer. Burlington Technologies is based in Burlington, North Carolina.

Buy -
SELLER

Addison Capital Partners

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Addison Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm that seeks to invest in partnership between owners and operators of lower middle market companies. Addison focuses on companies with proven profitability, experienced management, diverse customers and defensible market position with an EBITDA of $1 - $10 million. The Firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and business services. Types of transactions include MBO’s, recapitalizations, growth capital and non-control Investments. Addison Capital Partners LLC was formed in 2004 and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 5
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 5
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 5
Year (2012) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-02 MPD Chemicals

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

MPD Chemicals LLC is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and custom synthesis solutions. MPD Chemicals was founded in 2008 and is based in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-15 Gowanda Electronics

Gowanda, New York, United States

Gowanda Electronics designs and manufactures application-specific and standard inductors for RF, microwave and power applications in the OEM marketplace. Gowanda Electronics was founded in 1963 and is based in Gowanda, New York.

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SELLER

Plexus Capital

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 2.2B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Plexus Capital is a private equity firm that invests in buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth financings in the form of junior and/or equity capital. Plexus focuses on lower middle-market businesses located in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast areas of the US. The Firm looks for businesses companies in the business services, consumer services, manufacturing, value-added distribution, and healthcare sectors with up to $2 to $15 million of cash-flow. Plexus Capital was formed in 1995 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 41
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 23
State (Pennsylvania) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 9 of 41
Year (2012) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-02 Quala

Tampa, Florida, United States

Quala is a provider of tank cleaning services to the bulk transportation industry. Quala operates strategically located tank wash facilities across the US. Quala was founded in 1986 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-25 Salt Lake Brewing

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Salt Lake Brewing Co. is a craft brewer operating under the Squatters and Wasatch brand names. The Company also owns high volume brew pubs and restaurants.

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