RPM to purchase Star Brands

RPM International has announced an agreement to acquire the Star Brands Group, the parent company of The Pink Stuff, for its Rust-Oleum subsidiary. Star Brands will become part of RPM’s Consumer Group. The transaction is expected to close late in fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 or early in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Henrik Pade and Tim North, co-managing directors of Star Brands, along with the senior management team, are expected to stay with the business to ensure continuity.