About This Deal

PPG Industries acquired SEM Products, Inc., a transaction completed in October 2018.

SEM Products, Inc. operates in Automotive refinish coatings, is based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States. SEM Products, Inc. (SEM), a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina; a leading manufacturer of repair and refinish products used primarily for automotive and other transportation applications. Completed in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Automotive refinish coatings

Deal Terms

Acquirer
PPG Industries
Target
SEM Products, Inc.
Value
Not disclosed
Date
October 2018
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Segment
Automotive refinish coatings
Announced
October 1, 2018
Closed
October 1, 2018

In Their Words

In the fourth quarter of 2018, PPG completed the acquisition of SEM Products, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products.PPG FY18 10-K, Acquisitions note

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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