FREDERICK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined. It is expected that the shares of common stock to be sold will be offered by U.S. Silica and its sole stockholder.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as book-running manager of the proposed offering. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus can be obtained by standard mail at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014 or by e-mail at prospectus@morganstanley.com.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time that the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica is the second largest domestic producer of commercial silica, a specialized mineral that is a critical input into a variety of end markets. During its 111-year history, the company has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver products to customers in the oil and gas and industrial and specialty product industries. U.S. Silica is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland.