Nordson Corporation Announces Close of Screws and Barrels Product Line Divestiture

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Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) has completed the divestiture of its screws and barrels product line from the polymer processing systems division to Altair Investments. This deal, signed on December 3, 2020, is expected to enhance Nordson's ongoing earnings. The screws and barrels product line generates over $70 million in annual revenue and employs 500 individuals. This strategic move aims to streamline operations and focus resources on core business areas, supporting Nordson's growth objectives.

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• Completion of the screws and barrels divestiture is expected to improve ongoing earnings.
• The product line generated over $70 million in annual revenue.

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Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced that it has closed the divestiture of the screws and barrels product line from its polymer processing systems (PPS) division to Altair Investments (Altair).

Nordson and Altair signed a definitive agreement on December 3, 2020, for the sale of the screws and barrels product line. Generating more than $70 million in annual revenue with 500 employees, this global product line had been reported in Nordson’s Industrial Precision Solutions segment. This strategic portfolio transaction will improve the company’s ongoing earnings.

Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "projects," "forecasts," “outlook,” “guidance,” "continue," “target,” or the negative of such terms or comparable terminology. These statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, U.S. and international economic conditions, financial, and market conditions, currency exchange rates and devaluations, possible acquisitions including the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; the effects of changes in U.S. trade policy and trade agreements; the effects of changes in tax law; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, such as political unrest, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics, including the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the other factors discussed in Item 1A (Risk Factors) in the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and on its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which should be reviewed carefully. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this press release.

About Altair

Altair Investments Inc. is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in niche manufacturing companies in the lower middle market. Its partners bring more than 35 years of global experience in the financial and manufacturing industries. Altair’s most recent acquisitions include NVEyeTech and Marathon Boat Group. Visit Altair on the web at www.altairinvestmentsinc.com.

About Nordson

Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures and markets differentiated products and systems used for the precision dispensing of adhesives, coatings, sealants, biomaterials, polymers, plastics and other materials, fluid management, test and inspection, UV curing and plasma surface treatment, all supported by application expertise and direct global sales and service. Nordson serves a wide variety of consumer non-durable, durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the Company has operations and support offices in more than 35 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at http://www.nordson.com, @Nordson_Corp, or www.facebook.com/nordson.

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FAQ

What did Nordson Corporation announce regarding the screws and barrels product line?

Nordson Corporation announced the completion of the divestiture of its screws and barrels product line to Altair Investments.

When was the agreement for the sale of the screws and barrels product line signed?

The definitive agreement for the sale was signed on December 3, 2020.

What is the annual revenue generated by the screws and barrels product line?

The screws and barrels product line generates over $70 million in annual revenue.

How many employees are associated with the screws and barrels product line?

The screws and barrels product line employs approximately 500 individuals.

How will the divestiture of the screws and barrels product line impact Nordson's earnings?

The divestiture is expected to enhance Nordson's ongoing earnings.