Sparta U.S. HoldCo LLC

Overview

Deal Type Mergers & Acquisitions
Debt Capital Markets
Client & Transactional Partners Cerberus
Koch
PQ Performance Chemicals
Our Role Joint Lead Arranger
Joint Bookrunner

Summary

On August 2, KeyBanc Capital Markets (“KBCM") successfully closed the syndication of $875 Million Senior Secured Credit Facilities in support of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (“Cerberus”) and Koch Minerals & Trading, LLC (“Koch” and collectively the “Sponsors”) acquisition of PQ Group Holdings Inc.’s (NYSE: PQG) Performance Chemicals business, Sparta U.S. Holdco LLC (“PQ Performance Chemicals” or the “Company”). The facilities are comprised of a $125 Million Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolver”) and a $750 Million Senior Secured Term Loan (“Term Loan” or collectively with the Revolver the “Credit Facilities”). Proceeds from the Credit Facilities will be used to support the acquisition of PQ Performance Chemicals, support ongoing working capital needs, and pay transaction related fees and expenses. KBCM was chosen as Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner based on its relationship with the Sponsors, industry expertise and Debt Capital Markets capabilities.

PQ Performance Chemicals is a leading global producer of sodium silicates, downstream specialty silicas, zeolites and other derivatives. Prior to its sale to Cerberus and Koch Mineral & Trading, the Company operated as the Performance Chemicals segment of PQ Group Holdings (NYSE:PQG), and has been in operation under various names for 190 years.

Founded in 1992, Cerberus is a global leader in alternative investing with over $50 billion in assets across complementary credit, private equity, and real estate strategies.

Koch Minerals & Trading (“KM&T”) is a subsidiary of Koch Industries (“KII"). KM&T trades, markets, handles, and transports energy commodities, base and precious metals, bulk products, freight, and other materials in both physical and financial derivative markets.

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