RPM International Inc.

RPM International Inc. is a $7.3-billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company employs more than 17,300 people worldwide and operates 121 manufacturing facilities in 26 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 164 countries and territories. Shares of RPM’s common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RPM. The company has approximately 129 million shares of common stock that are owned by more than 203,000 institutional and individual investors. RPM’s track record of 50 consecutive years of cash dividend increases places it in an elite category of less than half of one percent of all publicly traded U.S. companies. The company has a diverse portfolio with hundreds of name-brand products, many of which are leaders in the markets they serve. Its leading brands span across four reportable segments: construction products, consumer, performance coatings and specialty products. From Rust-Oleum and DAP, to Varathane and Zinsser, RPM’s consumer paint, coating and sealant brands can be found in many garages or basement shelves in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s construction products, performance coatings and specialty products brands enjoy the same popularity in their respective markets. RPM’s protective coatings, sealants and building materials can be found on marquee structures around the world—including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. RPM International Inc.'s extensive portfolio, global presence, and impressive dividend track record make it an attractive investment opportunity for venture capital firms seeking exposure to the finance and manufacturing industries.