M&A Deal Summary

NewMarket Acquires American Pacific

On December 4, 2023, NewMarket acquired manufacturer American Pacific for 700M USD

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

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-12-04
Target American Pacific
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) NewMarket
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 700M USD

Target

American Pacific

Cedar City, Utah, United States
American Pacific is a specialty materials manufacturer of critical chemicals for some of the U.S. Government’s most vital military and space programs. The company produces technical materials through proprietary processes for use in missile defense, space launch, pharmaceutical, and fire suppression applications. American Pacific was formed in 1955 and is based in Cedar City, Utah.

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Buyer

NewMarket

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Category Company
Founded 1887
Sector Chemicals
Employees2,060
Revenue 2.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

NewMarket through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. NewMarket was founded in 1887 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.


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Sector: Manufacturing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: Utah M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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