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RPM International acquisitions, on the record
The businesses RPM International bought and sold, as its annual reports describe them, with the cash it reported paying for acquisitions each year and every deal filing since 2016.
Deals its annual reports describe
| Business | Deal | When | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
USL's Bridgecare services divisionWord for word“This increase was also facilitated by improved pricing and strong demand in emerging markets, which was partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange translation and the divestiture of USL's Bridgecare services division in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.” 10-K for 2024 | divestiture | first quarter of fiscal 2024 | — |
Guardian, non-core furniture warranty businessWord for word“In addition, on January 20, 2023, we completed the divestiture of our non-core furniture warranty business, Guardian, for proceeds of approximately $ 49.2 million, net of cash disposed.” 10-K for 2024 | divestiture | January 20, 2023 | approximately $ 49.2 million, net of cash disposed |
two acquisitions in CPG reportable segment (fiscal 2024)Word for word“During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, we completed a total of two acquisitions which are included in our CPG reportable segment.” 10-K for 2024 | acquisition | fiscal year ended May 31, 2024 | — |
six acquisitions across four reportable segments (fiscal 2023)Word for word“During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, we completed a total of six acquisitions across our four reportable segments.” 10-K for 2024 | acquisition | fiscal year ended May 31, 2023 | — |
a distributor of branded chalk paints, U.K. and IrelandWord for word“Most notably, within our Consumer reportable segment, we acquired a distributor of branded chalk paints, primarily targeting the upscale décor market in the U.K. and Ireland.” 10-K for 2024 | acquisition | — | — |
fiscal 2024 acquisitionsWord for word“Net Assets Acquired $ 16,284 (1) $ 54,013 (2)” 10-K for 2024 | acquisition | — | — |
Clean Topco Limited, including its wholly owned subsidiaries comprising the Star Brands GroupWord for word“The total purchase price for this acquisition was $ 487.4 million.” 10-K for 2025 | acquisition | — | $ 487.4 million |
TMP Convert SASWord for word“Furthermore, in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we acquired TMP Convert SAS which is a leading manufacturer of outdoor design and landscape products and is included in our PCG reportable segment.” 10-K for 2025 | acquisition | second quarter of fiscal 2025 | — |
Ready Seal Inc. ("Ready Seal")Word for word“Subsequent to the end of our fiscal year 2025, we acquired Ready Seal Inc. ("Ready Seal"), a Texas-based manufacturer of premium exterior wood stains, which was announced on June 17, 2025.” 10-K for 2025 | agreed acquisition | announced on June 17, 2025 | — |
Universal Sealants' (USL) Bridgecare services divisionWord for word“The divestiture of USL's Bridgecare services division in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and unfavorable foreign exchange translation partially offset this sales growth.” 10-K for 2025 | divestiture | first quarter of fiscal 2024 | — |
Ready Seal Inc.Word for word“Most notably, on June 17, 2025, we announced the acquisition of Ready Seal Inc. ("Ready Seal"), a Texas-based manufacturer of premium exterior wood stains, which is included in our Consumer segment.” 10-K for 2026 | acquisition | June 17, 2025 | — |
Kalzip GmbHWord for word“Furthermore, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we acquired Kalzip GmbH ("Kalzip"), a global leader in the design and production of metal-based roofs and facades for building envelopes, which is included primarily in our CPG reportable segment.” 10-K for 2026 | acquisition | the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 | — |
Clean Topco Limited (Star Brands Group)Word for word“Most notably, on April 30, 2025, we acquired 100 % of the stock of Clean Topco Limited, including its wholly owned subsidiaries comprising the Star Brands Group, which is the parent company of The Pink Stuff.” 10-K for 2026 | acquisition | April 30, 2025 | — |
| Fiscal year ended | Goodwill from acquisitions |
|---|---|
| 2017-05-31 | $75.4 million |
| 2018-05-31 | $43.7 million |
| 2019-05-31 | $77.5 million |
| 2020-05-31 | $28.1 million |
| 2021-05-31 | $40.7 million |
| 2022-05-31 | $30.7 million |
| 2023-05-31 | $25.4 million |
| 2024-05-31 | $12 million |
| 2025-05-31 | $306 million |
Deal filings since 2016
- 2026-06-02 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2026-03-05 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2025-04-30 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2024-05-24 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2022-08-05 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2022-01-27 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2022-01-14 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2021-03-24 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2020-06-11 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2020-05-29 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2020-05-05 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2020-02-27 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2019-02-28 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2019-02-27 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2018-11-06 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2018-06-28 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2017-12-20 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2017-12-12 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2017-05-08 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2017-03-03 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- 2017-03-02 Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Read from RPM International’s annual reports (10-K for 2026, 10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-07-22. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.