M&A Deal Summary

Worthington Enterprises Acquires General Tools & Instruments

On February 1, 2021, Worthington Enterprises acquired manufacturer General Tools & Instruments from High Road Capital Partners and Barings Private Equity for 115M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 6th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 17th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-02-01
Target General Tools & Instruments
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Worthington Enterprises
Sellers(s) High Road Capital Partners
Barings Private Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 115M USD

Target

General Tools & Instruments

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States
General Tools & Instruments LLC is a designer and developer of precision specialty hand tools and handheld test instruments. The company offers a broad product portfolio of professional and consumer items used across multiple end markets, serving hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts as well as professionals. General Tools & Instruments was founded in 1922 and is based in Secaucus, New Jersey.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Worthington Enterprises

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1955
Sector Metals/Mining
Employees4,000
Revenue 4.9B USD (2023)
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 20 of 22
Sector (Manufacturing) 6 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 14 of 15
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 17 of 19
Year (2021) 2 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-01 Worthington Industries - Oil & Gas Equipment Business

Bremen, Ohio, United States

Worthington Industries's Oil & Gas Equipment Business is a provider of Oil & Gas Equipment. The divestiture includes the related operating assets located in Bremen, Ohio, and Tulsa, Okla. Worthington.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-28 Stako

Slupsk, Poland

Stako is a producer of automotive liquefied propane gas (LPG) tanks. Stako manufactures toroidal and cylindrical LPG tanks for storage of liquid gas propane-butane mixture for engines in passenger cars and commercial and delivery vehicles. Stako was founded in 1967 and is based in Slupsk, Poland.

Sell €5M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

High Road Capital Partners

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 470M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

High Road Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm focused on acquiring smaller middle-market companies in partnership with management. High Road looks to invest in companies with revenues of $10 to $100 million with an EBITDA of $3 to $ 10 million. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, service, and value-added distribution businesses. Target transaction situations include buyouts and recapitalization. High Road will consider both control and non-control investments. High Road Capital Partners was formed in 2007 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 13
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 8
State (New Jersey) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 9 of 12
Year (2021) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-14 Banner Solutions

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Banner Solutions is a wholesale distributor of door hardware, electronic access control, and security products primarily for repair, replacement, and renovation applications in the commercial/institutional and residential markets. Banner Solutions was founded in 1987 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-25 Bluespire

Edina, Minnesota, United States

Bluespire, Inc. is a provider of strategic marketing services for healthcare and financial services clients with a focus on multi-channel marketing solutions with a strong emphasis on end-user content and digital media. Bluespire is based in Edina, Minnesota.

Sell -
SELLER

Barings Private Equity

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
PE ASSETS 5.7B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Barings Private Equity is the private equity arm of global asset management firm Barings. The Group looks to invest in mezzanine, distressed, and other private equity transactions including secondaries and funds. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, business services, distribution, consumer products, consumer services, food products, packaging, and healthcare. Barings Private Equity was originally established in 1991 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 36 of 37
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 22 of 23
State (New Jersey) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 32 of 33
Year (2021) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-22 Sunrise Windows & Doors

Temperance, Michigan, United States

Sunrise Windows & Doors is a manufacturer and distributor of premium-priced, energy-efficient, custom replacement vinyl windows and patio doors, distributing its products through specialty window dealers, home improvement contractors, and building products distributors. Sunrise Windows & Doors was founded in 1994 and is based in Temperance, Michigan.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-06 Amtech

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Amtech is a provider of software solutions for the corrugated and folding carton manufacturing industries. Amtech’s fully integrated product suite of modules, multilingual, and enterprise solutions provide a compelling value proposition to the full spectrum of manufacturers. Amtech's software solutions serve over 245 customers at over 750 manufacturing plants in North America, Europe, and Latin America. Amtech was founded in 1981 and is based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

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