M&A Deal Summary

RPM International Acquires Viapol

On June 19, 2012, RPM International acquired building materials company Viapol

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is RPM International’s 3rd transaction in the Building Materials sector.
  • This is RPM International’s 1st transaction in Brazil.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-06-19
Target Viapol
Sector Building Materials
Buyer(s) RPM International
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Viapol

Cacapava,, Brazil
Viapol Ltda. (Viapol), is a Brazilian manufacturer and marketer of building materials and construction products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

RPM International

Medina, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 1947
Sector Chemicals
Employees17,274
Revenue 7.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

RPM International manufactures, markets, and sells specialty chemical products for industrial and consumer markets in the United States and internationally. RPM International was founded in 1947 and is based in Medina, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 40
Sector (Building Materials) 3 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 14 of 37
Country (Brazil) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-26 Legend Brands

Burlington, Washington, United States

Legend Brands is the leading manufacturer of restorative drying products for the water damage restoration industry with over 60% market share in the U.S.

Buy $70M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-05 Kirker Enterprises

Paterson, New Jersey, United States

Kirker Enterprises, Inc., is a manufacturer of nail care enamels, coatings components and related products for the personal care industry.

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