Vorys Advises A. Schulman, Inc. in Connection with Acquisition of HGGC Citadel Plastics Holdings, Inc.

Vorys recently advised A. Schulman, Inc. in connection with senior secured credit facilities provided by a group of lenders led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent in connection with its acquisition of HGGC Citadel Plastics Holdings, Inc. (Citadel) for the purchase price of $800 million. Based in Chicago, IL, Citadel is a specialty engineered plastics company that produces thermoset composites and thermoplastic compounds for specialty product applications spanning multiple industries including transportation, industrial & construction, consumer, electrical, energy and healthcare & safety.  The addition of the Citadel expands A. Schulman’s specialty product portfolio.

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