M&A Deal Summary

Titan International Acquires Carlstar Group

On February 29, 2024, Titan International acquired automotive company Carlstar Group from American Industrial Partners for 296M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Titan International’s 2nd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Titan International’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Titan International’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Titan International’s 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-02-29
Target Carlstar Group
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Titan International
Sellers(s) American Industrial Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 296M USD
Advisor(s) UBS Investment Bank (Financial)
Sidley
Baker Botts (Legal)

Target

Carlstar Group

Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Carlstar Group is a producer of original equipment and aftermarket industrial belts, specialty tires and wheels for agriculture, construction, industry, outdoor power equipment, powersports, towables and trailers. Carlstar Group was founded in 1995 and is based in Franklin, Tennessee.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Titan International

West Chicago, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1890
Sector Automotive
Employees6,900
Revenue 1.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Titan International is a manufacturer of off-highway tires. Titan manufactures two distinct brands,Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires, known for their quality craftmanship, unique tread designs and excellent durability. Titan International was founded in 1890 and is based in West Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-29 Titan International - Australian wheel business

High Wycombe, Australia

Titan International's Australian wheel business manufactures wheels for the agricultural, construction, and mining industry. Titan International's Australian wheel business is based in High Wycombe, Australia.

Sell AU$23M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

American Industrial Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

American Industrial Partners is a private equity firm focused on investments in North American manufacturing or industrial service companies. For platform acquisitions, the Firm seeks businesses with at least $500 million of revenue and the Firm will consider transactions valued up to $2 billion. Operating characteristics of prospective businesses include historical record of strong free cash flows, opportunities to drive value through operating enhancements, and sustainable competitive advantages. American Industrial Partners will consider a variety of transaction types including leveraged buyouts, structured equity investments, bridge financings, senior debt, carve-outs, take privates, turnarounds, and rescue financings. American Industrial Partners was formed in 1989 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 25
Sector (Automotive) 7 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 7
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 22 of 22
Year (2024) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-03 Boart Longyear

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Boart Longyear is a provider of drilling services, orebody-knowledge technology, and innovative, safe and productivity-driven drilling equipment. The Company’s primary focus is on mining and exploration activities spanning commodities including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other minerals. Boart Longyear was established in 1890 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-01 Austin Powder

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Austin Powder offers manufacturing, distributing, and application of industrial explosives for quarrying, surface mining, underground mining, oil and gas, seismic, and construction markets. The company provides a broad range of highly engineered solutions all of which are developed to advance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of breaking rock. Austin Powder was formed in 1833 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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