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Published on 10/29/2009 in the Prospect News Special Situations Daily.

American Securities acquires GenTek after $38-per-share tender offer

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 29 - American Securities LLC completed its acquisition of GenTek, Inc., it was announced on Thursday.

On Tuesday, American Securities completed its $38-per-share tender offer for GenTek's shares. Approximately 9,593,530 shares representing about 93% of GenTek's common stock were tendered in the offer.

In September, GenTek agreed to be acquired by American Securities in a deal valued at $673 million including the assumption of debt.

GenTek is a Parsippany, N.J., manufacturer of industrial components and performance chemicals.

American Securities is a private equity firm with offices in New York and Shanghai.


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