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11/2024

HAYNES INTERNATIONAL acquired by ACERINOX

UNITED STATES Chemicals & Materials / Material Transformation / Metallurgy / Foundry EV $500M–1.5bn

Context

Acerinox has finalized the acquisition of Haynes International through its wholly-owned subsidiary, North American Stainless, a maneuver designed to fundamentally strengthen the group’s competitive positioning in the high-performance alloys market. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "portfolio-upscaling" play, merging the target's industry-leading technical operational depth in specialized alloys with the group’s vast global manufacturing and distribution infrastructure. This fusion effectively creates a specialized powerhouse within the High-Performance Alloys (HPA) Division, providing the organization with the scientific talent and patented IP required to address the increasing complexity of the global aerospace supply chain.

HAYNES INTERNATIONAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a premium to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).

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Target

Haynes International operates as a premier technology organization dedicated to the engineering and distribution of technologically advanced high-performance alloys. The entity’s business model is centered on a proprietary framework of nickel- and cobalt-based alloys designed to withstand extreme thermal and corrosive environments. Its value proposition is anchored in technical operational depth, providing mission-critical materials for the aerospace, power generation, and chemical processing industries. Strategically, the firm focuses on the development of high-specification applications where failure is not an option, leveraging an extensive portfolio of patents and certifications to maintain market leadership. By maintaining a specialized focus on technical innovation and metallurgical excellence, the organization ensures a vital role in the structural efficiency of next-generation turbine and aircraft engine production. The entity prioritizes industrialized reliability and technical agility to facilitate the structural advancement of global engineering standards.

Ent. Value

$500M–1.5bn

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2023
$450–900M
$50–100M
[members only]
2022
$450–900M
$50–100M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV $500M–1.5bn

Revenue range: $450–900M

EBITDA range: $50–100M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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Acquirer: acerinox