M&A Deal Summary

Olin Acquires K.A. Steel Chemicals

On August 22, 2012, Olin acquired chemicals company K.A. Steel Chemicals for 328M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Olin’s 3rd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Olin’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Olin’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Olin’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-08-22
Target K.A. Steel Chemicals
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Olin
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 328M USD

Target

K.A. Steel Chemicals

Lemont,, Illinois, United States
K.A. Steel Chemicals Inc. is a distributors of caustic soda in North America and one of the bleach manufacturers in the Midwest.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Olin

Clayton, Missouri, United States
Category Company
Founded 1892
Sector Chemicals
Employees7,326
Revenue 6.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Olin is a manufacturer concentrated in two business segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Winchester. Chlor Alkali Products manufactures chlorine and caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, potassium hydroxide and bleach products. Winchester products include sporting ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges. Olin was founded in 1892 and is based in Clayton, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Chemicals) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2012) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-02-28 Sunbelt Chlor-Alkali Partnership

McIntosh, Alabama, United States

Sunbelt Chlor-Alkali Partnership has approximately 350,000 tons of membrane technology capacity.Company owns and operates chlor-alkali plants to produce chlorine, caustic soda, and hydrogen.

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