Tega Industries Completes USD 1.5 Billion Acquisition of Molycop with Apollo Funds
Tega Industries, with Apollo Funds, has completed the acquisition of Molycop for an enterprise value of approximately USD 1.5 billion. This move aims to create a leading global supplier of critical consumables for the mining industry. The integration is expected to enhance product offerings and expand global manufacturing presence.
The acquisition of a major global supplier like Molycop at a substantial enterprise value is a significant corporate action that will likely have a transformative impact on Tega Industries' market position, product portfolio, and global operations.
The acquisition of Molycop at a significant enterprise value, coupled with strategic partnerships and management commentary, indicates a positive outlook for growth and market position enhancement.
Tega Industries Limited, in consortium with funds managed by affiliates of Apollo, has successfully completed the acquisition of Molycop, a leading global supplier in grinding media for the mining industry. The transaction was valued at an enterprise value of approximately USD 1.5 billion.
This acquisition, completed in Tega's 50th anniversary year, positions the combined business as one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of critical-to-operate consumables for the mining, minerals processing, and material handling industries. Mr. Mehul Mohanka, Managing Director and Group CEO of Tega Industries, stated that Molycop's scale, technology, and customer relationships complement Tega's offerings, and they are committed to accelerating growth in partnership with Apollo Funds.
The integration plan prioritizes operational and business integration over the first 8 quarters. The combined entity will offer a comprehensive mill optimization solution, leveraging Tega's presence in Europe, Middle East, CIS, Latin America, and Africa, bolstered by Molycop's activities in the US, Canada, Latin America, and Australia. Molycop will also benefit from Tega's expertise in growth areas of EMEA. The addition of Molycop's 13 manufacturing facilities, along with 3 active joint ventures and 1 potential joint venture, will bring the combined presence to 26 global manufacturing sites.
Advisors for Tega Industries and Apollo Funds included Argus Partners, Latham & Watkins LLP, J.P. Morgan, and PwC. Advisors for Molycop and American Industrial Partners included Ropes & Gray LLP, Baker Botts LLP, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.
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