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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 57th 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

Wynnchurch Capital

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

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 69 of 74
Sector: Chemicals M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 23 of 24
State: New Jersey M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 57 of 62
Year: 2024 M&A 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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