M&A Deal Summary

RPM International Acquires Whink Products

On December 4, 2017, RPM International acquired consumer products company Whink Products

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is RPM International’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is RPM International’s 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is RPM International’s 1st transaction in Iowa.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-12-04
Target Whink Products
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) RPM International
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Whink Products

Eldora, Iowa, United States
Whink Products Co. is a specialty cleaners manufacturer and marketer in the rust stain removal segment. Whink Products Co. was established in 1988 and is based in Eldora, Iowa.

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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 29 of 40
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 27 of 37
State (Iowa) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 20
Year (2017) 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-30 Ekspan

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Ekspan Ltd. is a provider of movement control products and services for bridges and major structures. Its products are used for new construction projects, as well as the refurbishment and replacement of existing installations. Among its high-profile projects is the iconic London Tower Bridge. Ekspan was founded in 1990 and is based in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-19 Miracle Sealants

Arcadia, California, United States

Miracle Sealants Co. is a provider of grade care and installation products for natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tile, grout, brick and other masonry surfaces. Miracle Sealants is based in Arcadia, California.

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