M&A Deal Summary

Norjohn Acquires Associated Chemists

On May 1, 2012, Norjohn acquired chemicals company Associated Chemists from San Francisco Equity Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Norjohn’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Norjohn’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Norjohn’s 1st transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-05-01
Target Associated Chemists
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Norjohn
Sellers(s) San Francisco Equity Partners
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Associated Chemists

Portland, Oregon, United States
Associated Chemists is a manufacturer of coatings, sealants and specialty chemicals for use in engineered wood products, pulp and paper and other industrial applications.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Norjohn

Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1973
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

Norjohn Ltd. is a wax and polymer modified asphalt emulsions for surface treatment manufacturer.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

San Francisco Equity Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 180M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) is a private equity investment firm focused on expansion-stage companies within the information technology, media, consumer, and service industries. SFEP's target investment size is $15 to $40 million in companies generating up to $100 million in annual sales. SFEP was formed in partnership with LMS Capital, the investment division of London Merchant Securities plc. San Francisco Equity Partners was established in 2005 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 5
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 5
Year (2012) 1 of 2
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Hollister, California, United States

Icu Eyewear is a designer and marketer of reading glasses, sunglasses and specialty eyewear. Icu Eyewear was founded in 1997 and is based in Hollister, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-04 Method Products

San Francisco, California, United States

Method Products, Inc. is a San Francisco based consumer products company that was formed with the goal of transforming the household cleaner from a toxic object that hides under the sink to an all-natural, biodegradable, and stylish countertop accessory. Through design, fragrance, and wit, the company elevates mundane household goods to objects that provide consumers with sensory and aesthetic pleasure.

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