M&A Deal Summary

Zep Acquires Amrep

On January 5, 2010, Zep acquired chemicals company Amrep from MCM Capital Partners for 64M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Zep’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Zep’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Zep’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Zep’s 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-01-05
Target Amrep
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Zep
Sellers(s) MCM Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 64M USD

Target

Amrep

Marietta, Georgia, United States
Amrep, Inc. is a specialty chemical formulator and manufacturer of high performance products and professional grade chemical products for the Automotive, Fleet Maintenance, Industrial/MRO Supply, Institutional Supply, and Motorcycle markets under the Misty®, Next DimensionTM, Petro®, i-Chem® and a number of private labeled brands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Zep

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Category Company
Founded 1937
Sector Chemicals
Revenue 690M USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION
Zep's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Zep's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Zep is a manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of high-efficacy maintenance and cleaning solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer end-markets under well-known and respected brand names. The breadth of the Zep product portfolio provides customized, superior cleaning and maintenance solutions to a broad customer base including manufacturers, food processors and preparers, restaurants, hospitals, schools, municipalities, government organizations, hotels and car washes.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 5
State (Georgia) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 1 of 5
Year (2010) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-10-01 Niagara National

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Niagara National LLC is a line of vehicle wash equipment and cleaning chemicals in the industry. Designed to keep your trucks, trains, buses, heavy equipment – and your corporate image – in peak condition.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

MCM Capital Partners

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1992
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

MCM Capital Partners is Midwest based private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturers, value added distributors and service companies. Specific areas of interest include specialty chemicals, medical component products, home accessories, engineered materials, packaging, specialty distribution, building products, transportation, and high performance composites. Prospective companies generally have revenues of $10 to $50 million and are valued up to $50 million. Typical transactions include recapitalizations, management buyouts, and divestitures. MCM Capital Partners was formed in 1992 and is based in Beachwood, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 15
Sector (Chemicals) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 14
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-07-01 StyleCraft

Southaven, Mississippi, United States

StyleCraft is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of home decor products. StyleCraft has a broad product offering in the mid-priced portable lamps, tabletop accessories, and framed art and differentiates itself with its unique ability to deliver attractive fashions at modest price points. StyleCraft distributes products through all major retail channels, including independent retail stores, specialty home décor retailers, mass merchants, home centers, and department stores. StyleCraft was founded in 1968 and is based in Southaven, Mississippi.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-01-11 RMB Products

Fountain, Colorado, United States

RMB Products is a manufacturer of highly engineered, high-performance thermoplastic solutions for demanding industrial applications. RMB specializes in providing plastics solutions to the aerospace, chemical, and high purity applications in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, RMB offers an extensive line of both proprietary and non-proprietary rotationally moldable resins. RMB Products was founded in 1963 and is based in Fountain, Colorado.

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