M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Gorman-Rupp completes $525M acquisition of Fill-Rite; financed with $440M in new debt
GORMAN RUPP CO
- Acquired Fill-Rite and Sotera brands from Tuthill Corp for $525M; net $445M after ~$80M expected tax benefits.
- Funded with cash-on-hand, $350M senior secured term loan, $90M subordinated term loan, and $100M revolver.
- CEO Scott King cited over 150 years combined experience and a smooth transition; transaction closed May 31, 2022.
- Financial statements and pro forma info for the acquisition will be filed within 71 days.