Acquisition of U.S. Steel stake in Apolo Tubulars by Apolo Tubos
Olimpia Partners advised on this M&A (buy-side) transaction involving Apolo Tubos and U.S. Steel, in the Industrials sector. Deal value: Confidential.
Exclusive financial advisor to Apolo Tubos.
Apolo Tubos & U.S. Steel
Industrials · M&A (buy-side) · Confidential
Case Study
• In October 2017, U.S. Steel Tubular Products sold a 50% equity stake in Apolo Tubulars to Apolo Tubos
– U.S. Steel Tubular Products is an indirect subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, the leading manufacturer of steel sheets and tubular products in North America
– In 2012, U.S. Steel acquired Lone Star, the former owner of Apolo Tubulars
• Established in 1938, Apolo Tubos is a leading manufacturer of welded steel pipes and tubes utilized in several industries including construction, automotive, agricultural, chemical, petrochemical, sugarcane and, through its subsidiary Apolo Tubulars, oil and gas
– The Company is a subsidiary of GPC (Grupo Peixoto de Castro)
• Formed in 2006 through a joint venture between Apolo Tubos and Lone Star Steel, Apolo Tubulars is the main manufacturer of onshore oil and gas pipes in Brazil
– In 2016, Apolo Tubulars had revenues of R$122.2 million, EBITDA of R$28.2 million and Net Income of R$24.2 million
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