Used RVs and Latest RV News

Custom Search
RV Resources / Sponsors

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Two Elkhart Companies to Merge

Two Elkhart Companies to Merge

InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report

4/11/2007 10:46:09 AM

Elkhart-based Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) says it is acquiring Adorn LLC, also located in Elkhart. Adorn manufactures and supplies laminated walls, paneling, cabinet doors and other interior components to the recreational vehicle and modular home industries.

Source: Inside INdiana Business





Press Release

ELKHART, Ind., April 11 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) has agreed to acquire Adorn, LLC ("Adorn"), a manufacturer and supplier of interior components to the recreational vehicle ("RV") and manufactured housing ("MH") industries. Patrick expects to close the acquisition within six to eight weeks and expects the acquisition to be accretive to earnings in 2007.

Adorn, which is based in Elkhart, Indiana and recorded approximately $240 million in revenue in 2006, manufactures and supplies laminated wall paneling, cabinet doors and other interior components primarily to the RV and MH industries. Adorn also manufactures and supplies a variety of laminated products and slotwall for the industrial market. Adorn has three facilities in Elkhart, as well as manufacturing facilities in eight other states. Paul Hassler, President and CEO of Patrick Industries, said, "Adorn's products provide a strong complement to our existing product lines, while broadening our reach in the industrial sectors." With Patrick Industries reporting 2006 revenue of $348 million, the combined entities together account for approximately $588 million in total revenue. "This acquisition will result in a nearly 70 percent increase in our top line, and we intend to maximize synergies through an effective transition plan to further drive profitability," Mr. Hassler said.

"Adorn provides an exceptional fit within the framework of our strategic plan, which includes organic and acquisition growth to increase shareholder value," said Mr. Hassler. "We and the Adorn management team are excited to bring these two companies together and combine our efforts toward industry 'best practices.'" The synergies of the combined companies are expected to include logistics, personnel, product base, purchasing, manufacturing efficiencies and increased capacity utilization, among others. Mr. Hassler commented, "We feel this business combination will result in Patrick Industries, Inc. becoming a premier manufacturer and distributor of building and component products to the RV and MH industries."

Todd Cleveland, President and CEO of Adorn, said, "I am truly excited about the new opportunities the combination will provide for our valued customers, team members, and suppliers. This combination will help to ensure that these groups have a solid, efficient platform to work from, with the ability to grow as future demand increases and the markets we serve improve. Our combined team's immediate focus, upon the closing of this transaction, will be to capitalize on the synergies that will drive efficiencies and ultimately enhance shareholder value."

Adorn has been a portfolio company of Linsalata Capital Partners since February 2000. Eric V. Bacon, Senior Managing Director at Linsalata, said, "Combining forces with Patrick and its management team is a logical step for these two companies and provides an excellent opportunity for Adorn and its management team."

The acquisition will be funded through both debt and equity financing, which will be structured to provide additional liquidity to facilitate the combined companies' future growth plans and working capital needs. Patrick has entered into a commitment letter with J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for a senior credit facility comprised of a revolving credit loan and a term loan. Additional financing for the acquisition will be provided by Tontine Capital Partners, L.P. and its affiliates ("Tontine"). Tontine, a significant shareholder of Patrick, has agreed to purchase 980,000 shares of Patrick common stock in a private placement at a purchase price of $11.25 per share and to provide additional interim debt financing in the form of senior subordinated notes.

Following the closing of the Adorn acquisition, Patrick intends to raise up to approximately $20 million of additional equity capital by means of a rights offering of common stock to its shareholders. The rights to be distributed will permit Patrick shareholders as of the to-be-determined record date to purchase additional shares of Patrick common stock at the same $11.25 per share paid by Tontine in the private placement. Proceeds from the rights offering are expected to be applied to repayment of debt, including the senior subordinated notes.

The foregoing notice does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. The distribution of rights and the issuance of common stock related thereto will be accomplished by means of a registration statement to be filed by Patrick with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Patrick will distribute the related prospectus following the effectiveness of the registration statement to all shareholders as of the rights offering record date.

About Patrick Industries

Patrick Industries, Inc. (http://www.patrickind.com) is a manufacturer of component products and a distributor of building products serving the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing, kitchen cabinet, home and office furniture, fixture and commercial furnishings, marine, and other industrial sectors and operates coast-to-coast through locations in 12 states. Patrick's major manufactured products include cabinet and wall components, countertops, adhesives, and aluminum extrusions. Patrick also distributes drywall and drywall finishing products, interior passage doors, flooring, vinyl and cement siding, ceramic tile, high pressure laminates, and other miscellaneous products.

About Adorn, LLC

Founded in 1986, Adorn, LLC (http://www.adornllc.com) manufactures and supplies laminated wall paneling, cabinet doors and other interior components to the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries. Adorn also manufactures and supplies a variety of products including laminated products and slotwall for industrial, furniture, kitchen cabinet and store fixture applications. Adorn's nationwide facilities are strategically located throughout the United States.

Source: Patrick Industries, Inc.

No comments:

RV Sponsors / Resources

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Two Elkhart Companies to Merge

Two Elkhart Companies to Merge

InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report

4/11/2007 10:46:09 AM

Elkhart-based Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) says it is acquiring Adorn LLC, also located in Elkhart. Adorn manufactures and supplies laminated walls, paneling, cabinet doors and other interior components to the recreational vehicle and modular home industries.

Source: Inside INdiana Business





Press Release

ELKHART, Ind., April 11 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) has agreed to acquire Adorn, LLC ("Adorn"), a manufacturer and supplier of interior components to the recreational vehicle ("RV") and manufactured housing ("MH") industries. Patrick expects to close the acquisition within six to eight weeks and expects the acquisition to be accretive to earnings in 2007.

Adorn, which is based in Elkhart, Indiana and recorded approximately $240 million in revenue in 2006, manufactures and supplies laminated wall paneling, cabinet doors and other interior components primarily to the RV and MH industries. Adorn also manufactures and supplies a variety of laminated products and slotwall for the industrial market. Adorn has three facilities in Elkhart, as well as manufacturing facilities in eight other states. Paul Hassler, President and CEO of Patrick Industries, said, "Adorn's products provide a strong complement to our existing product lines, while broadening our reach in the industrial sectors." With Patrick Industries reporting 2006 revenue of $348 million, the combined entities together account for approximately $588 million in total revenue. "This acquisition will result in a nearly 70 percent increase in our top line, and we intend to maximize synergies through an effective transition plan to further drive profitability," Mr. Hassler said.

"Adorn provides an exceptional fit within the framework of our strategic plan, which includes organic and acquisition growth to increase shareholder value," said Mr. Hassler. "We and the Adorn management team are excited to bring these two companies together and combine our efforts toward industry 'best practices.'" The synergies of the combined companies are expected to include logistics, personnel, product base, purchasing, manufacturing efficiencies and increased capacity utilization, among others. Mr. Hassler commented, "We feel this business combination will result in Patrick Industries, Inc. becoming a premier manufacturer and distributor of building and component products to the RV and MH industries."

Todd Cleveland, President and CEO of Adorn, said, "I am truly excited about the new opportunities the combination will provide for our valued customers, team members, and suppliers. This combination will help to ensure that these groups have a solid, efficient platform to work from, with the ability to grow as future demand increases and the markets we serve improve. Our combined team's immediate focus, upon the closing of this transaction, will be to capitalize on the synergies that will drive efficiencies and ultimately enhance shareholder value."

Adorn has been a portfolio company of Linsalata Capital Partners since February 2000. Eric V. Bacon, Senior Managing Director at Linsalata, said, "Combining forces with Patrick and its management team is a logical step for these two companies and provides an excellent opportunity for Adorn and its management team."

The acquisition will be funded through both debt and equity financing, which will be structured to provide additional liquidity to facilitate the combined companies' future growth plans and working capital needs. Patrick has entered into a commitment letter with J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for a senior credit facility comprised of a revolving credit loan and a term loan. Additional financing for the acquisition will be provided by Tontine Capital Partners, L.P. and its affiliates ("Tontine"). Tontine, a significant shareholder of Patrick, has agreed to purchase 980,000 shares of Patrick common stock in a private placement at a purchase price of $11.25 per share and to provide additional interim debt financing in the form of senior subordinated notes.

Following the closing of the Adorn acquisition, Patrick intends to raise up to approximately $20 million of additional equity capital by means of a rights offering of common stock to its shareholders. The rights to be distributed will permit Patrick shareholders as of the to-be-determined record date to purchase additional shares of Patrick common stock at the same $11.25 per share paid by Tontine in the private placement. Proceeds from the rights offering are expected to be applied to repayment of debt, including the senior subordinated notes.

The foregoing notice does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. The distribution of rights and the issuance of common stock related thereto will be accomplished by means of a registration statement to be filed by Patrick with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Patrick will distribute the related prospectus following the effectiveness of the registration statement to all shareholders as of the rights offering record date.

About Patrick Industries

Patrick Industries, Inc. (http://www.patrickind.com) is a manufacturer of component products and a distributor of building products serving the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing, kitchen cabinet, home and office furniture, fixture and commercial furnishings, marine, and other industrial sectors and operates coast-to-coast through locations in 12 states. Patrick's major manufactured products include cabinet and wall components, countertops, adhesives, and aluminum extrusions. Patrick also distributes drywall and drywall finishing products, interior passage doors, flooring, vinyl and cement siding, ceramic tile, high pressure laminates, and other miscellaneous products.

About Adorn, LLC

Founded in 1986, Adorn, LLC (http://www.adornllc.com) manufactures and supplies laminated wall paneling, cabinet doors and other interior components to the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries. Adorn also manufactures and supplies a variety of products including laminated products and slotwall for industrial, furniture, kitchen cabinet and store fixture applications. Adorn's nationwide facilities are strategically located throughout the United States.

Source: Patrick Industries, Inc.

No comments: