M&A Deal Summary

Worthington Enterprises Acquires Elgen

On June 19, 2025, Worthington Enterprises acquired manufacturer Elgen from Merit Capital Partners and MFG Partners for 93M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 9th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 6th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 20th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 2nd transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-06-19
Target Elgen
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Worthington Enterprises
Sellers(s) Merit Capital Partners
MFG Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 93M USD

Target

Elgen

Closter, New Jersey, United States
Elgen manufactures and markets ductwork accessory products that are used by HVAC contractors in commercial buildings. Elgen offers a combination of standard parts and custom components tailored to meet its customers' specific product requirements. Elgen is based in Closter, New Jersey.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Worthington Enterprises

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1955
Sector Metals/Mining
Employees6,000
Revenue 1.2B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Worthington Industries' corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
Entrance to Worthington Industries' corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Worthington Enterprises is a diversified metal processing company. Worthington is a value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured metal products such as metal framing, pressure cylinders, automotive past model service stampings, metal ceiling grid systems, and laser-welded blanks. Worthington Enterprises was founded in 1955 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 23
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 9 of 9
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 16 of 16
State: New Jersey M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 20 of 20
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-01 Tempel Steel

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Tempel Steel is a manufacturer of precision motor and transformer laminations for the electrical steel market. The company's proprietary manufacturing techniques provide customers with highly engineered, precision-stamped, electrical steel laminations used for the core of electric motors, transformers and generators. With hybrids and EVs expected to continue growing at double-digit rates worldwide, Tempel will significantly enhance Worthington’s existing automotive offerings, including its lightweighting technology and laser welded solutions that deliver weight and cost reductions and increased fuel efficiency to the mobility market. It also serves the important electricity infrastructure and distribution markets, which are expected to see significant investment and growth to support the transition to electric motors across multiple industries. Formed in 1945, Tempel is a global business and manufactures in five facilities located in Chicago, Canada, China, India and Mexico.

Buy $255M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Merit Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 2.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Merit Capital Partners is a private investment firm that targets investments in middle market manufacturing, distribution, and service based businesses. Merit looks for companies generating at least $20 million in sales and at least $4 million in EBITDA. Merit can provide both equity and junior capital financing and looks to commit at least $15 million per transaction. Prospective transaction situations include management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, divestitures, unsponsored transactions, and ESOPs. Merit Capital will not invest in start-ups, turnarounds, real estate, specialty retail, or oil/gas opportunities. Merit Capital was originally known as William Blair Mezzanine Capital and became independent in 2004. Merit Capital Partners was formed in 1993 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 56 of 56
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 7 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 31 of 31
State: New Jersey M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 55 of 55
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-04 Carl’s Place

Milton, Wisconsin, United States

Carl’s Place is a manufacturer and distributor of fully customizable golf simulator packages and products. The Company sells branded proprietary products, such as enclosures, hitting mats, and impact screens, in conjunction with golf technology products, such as launch monitors, to create complete golf simulator packages. Carl’s Place was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Milton, Wisconsin.

Buy -
SELLER
DESCRIPTION

MFG Partners acquires controlling stakes in founder and family-owned industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies valued from $25 to $100 million. MFG will consider opportunities throughout North America and looks to collaborate with existing company leadership to identify and execute on growth opportunities and operational initiatives. MFG Partners was formed in 2016 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: New Jersey M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-25 Storage Solutions

Westfield, Indiana, United States

Storage Solutions is a warehouse integrator that provides solutions for material handling and industrial storage equipment, including design, equipment procurement, and installation. Storage Solutions was founded in 1978 and is based in Westfield, Indiana.

Sell $375M