Pending Acquisition

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Pending Acquisition

3. PENDING ACQUISITION

On January 5, 2021, we signed a definitive agreement to purchase Georgia-Pacific's U.S. nonwovens business ("G-P") for $175 million, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. This business includes the Mount Holly, NC manufacturing facility with annual production capacity of approximately 37,000 metric tons and an R&D center and pilot line for nonwovens product development in Memphis, TN. G-P had annual net sales of approximately $100 million in 2020.

The waiting period for regulatory review expired, satisfying one of the conditions to the closing of the proposed acquisition, which remains subject to other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close by mid-May 2021. The acquisition will be financed through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Upon completion of the acquisition, the acquired business will be operated as part of our Airlaid Materials reporting segment.