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Hudson Technologies acquires USA Refrigerants for $20.7M + $2M earnout
HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY
- Acquired substantially all assets of USA Refrigerants for $20.7M cash at closing, plus up to $2M earnout payable ~18 months post-close.
- USA generated average revenues of ~$20M per year over last three years; acquisition valued at ~6X EBITDA.
- Hudson will create a dedicated refrigerant acquisition group combining USA's team to enhance purchasing of recovered refrigerants.
- Amendment to Wells Fargo credit facility permits the acquisition and allows stock repurchases up to $5M per year ($15M aggregate).
- Acquisition closed June 6, 2024; expected to drive increased sales of higher margin reclaimed refrigerants as phase-downs create imbalance.