American Securities Taking GenTek Private
American Securities has agreed to acquire GenTek Inc. (Nasdaq: GETI), a Parsippany, N.J.-based maker of inorganic chemical products and valve actuation systems and components for automotive and heavy-duty engines. The deal is valued at approximately $673 million (including $262m of assumed debt and liabilities), with GenTek stockholders to receive $38 per share (40.7% premium to Friday's closing price). Moelis & Co. is serving as financial advisor to GenTek.
28 September 2009•3 mins read
