M&A Deal Summary

Nucor Acquires Connecticut Steel

On May 1, 2006, Nucor acquired metals/mining company Connecticut Steel from Midwest Mezzanine Funds for 43M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Nucor’s 5th transaction in the Metals/Mining sector.
  • This is Nucor’s 20th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Nucor’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Nucor’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-05-01
Target Connecticut Steel
Sector Metals/Mining
Buyer(s) Nucor
Sellers(s) Midwest Mezzanine Funds
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 43M USD

Target

Connecticut Steel

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc. is a manufacturer and seller of carbon steel wire rods and welded wire products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Nucor

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Founded 1905
Sector Metals/Mining
Employees32,000
Revenue 34.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Nucor's corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Nucor's corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Nucor is a North American manufacturer of steel products. Products produced include carbon and alloy steel – in bars, beams, sheet and plate; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; steel fasteners; metal building systems; steel grating and expanded metal; and wire and wire mesh. Nucor was formed in 1905 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 35
Sector (Metals/Mining) 5 of 22
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 26
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 32
Year (2006) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 20 of 23
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-06-03 Marion Steel

Marion, Ohio, United States

Steel Marion is a steel mini mill that manufactures a full line of specialty steel products in the specific shapes needed for the highway, construction and agricultural industries. We specialize in U-channel signposts and related breakaway small and mid-range signpost systems, delineators, guardrail posts and cable barrier systems.

Buy $110M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-12 Verco Decking

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Verco Decking, Inc. produces steel floor and roof decking at three locations in the western United States: Phoenix, Arizona; Fontana, California; and Antioch, California. Nucor's Vulcraft Group is the largest U.S. manufacturer of steel deck. With the addition of the Verco facilities, Nucor's total annual deck capacity will exceed 500,000 tons.

Buy $180M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Midwest Mezzanine Funds

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Midwest Mezzanine Funds (MMF) is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market, US and Canadian companies. MMF looks to invest $4 to $15 million to support buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and growth capital needs. Prospective companies generally have consistent profits ($3 million of EBITDA), low capital intensity, and sustainable competitive advantages. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, value-added distribution, and services. MMF will not invest in high technology, energy, or real estate. Midwest Mezzanine was formed in 1992 and has offices in Chicago and Monroe, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 56
Sector (Metals/Mining) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 24
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 55
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-04-11 Sunrise Windows & Doors

Temperance, Michigan, United States

Sunrise Windows & Doors is a manufacturer and distributor of premium-priced, energy-efficient, custom replacement vinyl windows and patio doors, distributing its products through specialty window dealers, home improvement contractors, and building products distributors. Sunrise Windows & Doors was founded in 1994 and is based in Temperance, Michigan.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 Fab-Tech

Colchester, Vermont, United States

Fab-Tech, Inc. is a manufacturer of coated stainless steel, corrosive fume exhaust systems for the semiconductor, university lab and other industrial markets. Fab-Tech was founded in 1987 and is based in Colchester, Vermont.

Buy -