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    2006 M&A Update

    While 2006 showed signs of a pickup in merger and acquisition activity in the paint and coatings industry, buyers nevertheless remain cautious.

    Stephen Einhorn & Jaclyn Christiansen02.06.07
    During 2006, there were 17 merger and acquisition transactions in the U.S. versus 12 in 2005. Most transactions demonstrated a desire to strengthen market presence, either in a specialized niche, or a geographic area.

    PPG was the most active acquirer during 2006 purchasing Ameron Protective Coatings, Spectra-Tone, Eldorado Chemical and Shanghai Sunpool (China).

    The PPG/Ameron transaction was not a surprise as the fit was perfect. PPG's strategy has been to focus on its coatings business, and the Ameron acquisition, at a price of approximately $115 million, was a major transaction in the industry. The acquisition expanded PPG's protective coatings sales into Europe and Australia enhancing their global presence. The deal also included a marine business, for which PPG previously had a minimal presence.

    The acquisition of Spectra-Tone, a smaller transaction, increased PPG's sales of architectural paint and continued the company's strategy of expansion through acquisition. At the time of the acquisition, Spectra-Tone operated 22 stores in the western U.S.

    In May, PPG acquired privately held Eldorado Chemical, a manufacturer of pa

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