M&A Deal Summary

Worthington Enterprises Acquires Tempel Steel

On November 1, 2021, Worthington Enterprises acquired manufacturer Tempel Steel for 255M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 8th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 19th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Worthington Enterprises’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-11-01
Target Tempel Steel
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Worthington Enterprises
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 255M USD

Target

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.

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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 22 of 23
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 8 of 9
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 15 of 16
State: Illinois M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 19 of 20
Year: 2021 M&A 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 8
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