When was E.T. HORN acquired by IMCD?

E.T. HORN was acquired by IMCD in 2018.

What was the revenue of E.T. HORN at the time of the deal?

The revenue of E.T. HORN at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M USD.

What was the EBITDA of E.T. HORN during the acquisition?

E.T. HORN's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M USD.

How is the data for the E.T. HORN acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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06/2018

E.T. HORN acquired by IMCD

UNITED STATES B2B Specialized Distribution REV 250M - 500M USD

Context

IMCD signed an agreement to acquire 100% of E.T. HORN Company, purchasing all outstanding shares. The acquisition strengthens IMCD's US operations by adding HORN's established West and Southwest regional presence to its existing national platform, moving IMCD closer to full national US coverage with dedicated segment expertise. The transaction is financed from IMCD's available cash and existing credit facilities.

E.T. HORN, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.5x).

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Target

E.T. HORN Company is a US-based specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor founded in 1961, operating primarily in the West and Southwest regions of the United States. The company acts as a representative of specialty chemical and ingredient suppliers across a broad range of end markets including coatings, construction, plastics, personal care, human food and nutrition, animal nutrition, nutraceuticals, and other specialties. HORN operates with a head office in La Mirada, California and employs approximately 200 people. The company has built a strong reputation as a leading regional specialty distributor with deep customer relationships, dedicated segment expertise, and an established supplier network across its core geographies.

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Revenue range: 250M - 500M USD

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M USD

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