Jun 21, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Headwaters MB Advised Trinseo on its Acquisition of API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali S.p.A.

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali S.p.A. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2017, following customary closing conditions. Trinseo is funding the purchase of API’s shares through its existing cash on hand.

Per the terms of the transaction, Trinseo will acquire API’s manufacturing and research facility in Mussolente, Italy, and all of API’s assets. The API management team and employees will join Trinseo’s Performance Plastics unit. API’s legacy owners, the Brunetti family, will support and facilitate a smooth integration.

“Headwaters’ sector expertise was key in identifying industry trends and valuation drivers,” said Christopher Pappas, Trinseo President and CEO. “As our investment banking advisor on this transaction for Trinseo’s Performance Materials business, Headwaters made introductions to chemical and plastics companies, including API, and provided us financial valuation assistance. They worked closely with Trinseo’s corporate development team in our evaluation of deals that were in line with our strategy and would integrate well into our culture.”

Bringing together the unique strengths of Trinseo and API, the combined Performance Plastics business will be well-positioned to grow and capture new business opportunities on a global scale. With a broader portfolio of both rigid and soft-touch polymers, the combined business will be ready to meet an even broader array of application needs. Customers will benefit from new technology and the addition of strong application knowledge from API.

Doug Usifer, Managing Director at Headwaters MB, commented, “It was an honor to have an opportunity to advise Trinseo on their first acquisition. Trinseo’s team did a great job defining a strong growth strategy, and API represents an exciting new growth platform for the Company.”

About Headwaters MB
Headwaters MB is an independent, middle market investment banking firm providing strategic merger and acquisition advice, capital raising and special situations advisory. Named "Investment Bank of the Year" by major organizations for its third consecutive year, Headwaters MB is headquartered in Denver, CO with seven regional offices across the United States and partnerships with 18 firms covering 30 countries. For more information, visit www.headwatersmb.com.

About Trinseo
Trinseo (NYSE:TSE) is a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber. We are focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to help our customers create products that touch lives every day — products that are intrinsic to how we live our lives — across a wide range of end-markets, including automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, medical devices, lighting, electrical, carpet, paper and board, building and construction, and tires. Trinseo had approximately $3.7 billion in net sales in 2016, with 15 manufacturing sites around the world, and nearly 2,200 employees. For more information visit www.trinseo.com.

About API
API is an Italian company specialized in the production of thermoplastic elastomeric compounds and bioplastics. Founded in 1956, API has developed a deep and proven experience based on continuous research into innovative, customized compounds for a wide range of applications. For more information visit www.APIplastic.com.