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accession: "0001193125-25-072413"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RPM"
cik: "0000110621"
company_name: "RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/"
filed_at: "2025-04-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-23T22:13:36.755467+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# RPM acquires The Pink Stuff parent Star Brands for Rust-Oleum; £150M sales in 2024

## Summary
- Definitive agreement signed to acquire Star Brands Group, UK-based parent of The Pink Stuff, for Rust-Oleum subsidiary.
- The Pink Stuff generated calendar 2024 net sales of approximately £150 million; transaction terms not disclosed.
- Expected close late Q4 FY2025 or early Q1 FY2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
- Management including Co-Managing Directors Henrik Pade and Tim North expected to stay to ensure continuity.
- RPM will leverage MAP 2025 program and Consumer Group expertise to accelerate global growth of the brand.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-072413
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RPM
- cik: 0000110621
- company_name: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/
- filed_at: 2025-04-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/110621/000119312525072413/0001193125-25-072413-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/110621/000119312525072413/d898541d8k.htm

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