M&A Deal Summary

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Reagent

On May 3, 2024, private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital acquired chemicals company Reagent

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wynnchurch Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Wynnchurch Capital’s 56th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Wynnchurch Capital’s 2nd transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-05-03
Target Reagent
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Wynnchurch Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) McElroy Deutsch (Legal)

Target

Reagent

Ringoes, New Jersey, United States
Reagent is a manufacturer and distributor of hydrochloric acid. HCl is predominantly produced as a byproduct of other chemical manufacturing processes. Reagent’s suppliers (i.e., chemical producers) sell HCl to Reagent who distributes the HCl to a diversified base of customers across a variety of industrial end markets. To deliver on its value proposition to suppliers and customers, Reagent leverages its industry-leading, national infrastructure network comprised of specialized terminals, railcars, trailers, storage tanks, and pipelines, along with unique logistics capabilities and a track record of reliability, safety, and customer service. Reagent was founded in 1959 and is based in Ringoes, New Jersey.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Wynnchurch Capital

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 9.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wynnchurch Capital is a private equity firm focused on middle-market company investments in the US and Canada. Wynnchurch looks to commit $50 to $750 million of equity per platform. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, business services, logistics, energy and power services, and value-added distribution. Prospective transaction types include management buyouts, recapitalizations, corporate carve-outs, restructurings, turnarounds and growth capital situations. Wynnchurch Capital was formed in 1999 and is based in Rosemont, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 68 of 72
Sector (Chemicals) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 23 of 24
State (New Jersey) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 56 of 60
Year (2024) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-16 Handgards

El Paso, Texas, United States

Handgards manufactures and supplies high-quality food service disposable products, including gloves, bags, protective apparel, and flexible packaging. Handgards’ products are sold throughout North America to an extensive base of broad-line distributors, group purchasing organizations (“GPOs”), and national foodservice accounts. Handgards was founded in 1959 and is based in El Paso, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-04 Hydraulic Technologies

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Hydraulic Technologies designs, engineers, and manufactures high-pressure hydraulic tools and equipment. HT’s products serve mission-critical applications and are essential in maintenance, repair, and operational functions across a wide range of industries, including infrastructure, manufacturing, and rail. Hydraulic Technologieswas founded in 1925 and is based in Rockford, Illinois.

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