Mergers & Acquisitions

October 28, 2022

Recticel Results and Divestiture Update

Recticel Trading update third quarter 2022

Regulated information, Brussels, 28/10/2022 — 06:59 CET, 28.10.2022

  • Third quarter net sales increase from €107.6 million in 2021 to €153.5 million (+42.7%) in 2022, of which €51.7 million contribution from Trimo, a €8.9 million reduction following the phasing out of sales of chemicals to divested Automotive companies and -0.2% currency effect
  • Year-to-date September net sales increase from € 337.2 million in 2021 to €427.9 million in 2022 (+26.9%), of which €90.3 million contribution from Trimo, and a €39.9 million reduction following the phasing out of sales of chemicals to divested Automotive companies and +0.3% currency effect
  • Closing of the divestment of Engineered Foams expected at the latest by 1Q2023

Olivier Chapelle (CEO Recticel): “The trends observed during the first half of 2022 have continued in the third quarter. The European construction market is extremely challenging with high inflation and is weakening. During the third quarter volumes have been slightly lower than in 2021. Our teams remain focussed on adapting to the changing environment.

The divestment of Engineered Foams is expected to close at the latest by the first quarter of 2023, following the decision on 2 September 2022 by the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK to fast track the approval process.

Our Insulation business is well positioned to respond to the immense challenges of our society: climate change, energy saving, and regional energy independence. Through innovation, organic growth, and M&A activities, we are dedicated to deliver on our growth promise.”

OUTLOOK

In this challenging overall environment, we expect Adjusted Ebitda of our continued business to reach between €60 and €65 million for the full year 2022.

October 28, 2022

Recticel Results and Divestiture Update

Recticel Trading update third quarter 2022

Regulated information, Brussels, 28/10/2022 — 06:59 CET, 28.10.2022

  • Third quarter net sales increase from €107.6 million in 2021 to €153.5 million (+42.7%) in 2022, of which €51.7 million contribution from Trimo, a €8.9 million reduction following the phasing out of sales of chemicals to divested Automotive companies and -0.2% currency effect
  • Year-to-date September net sales increase from € 337.2 million in 2021 to €427.9 million in 2022 (+26.9%), of which €90.3 million contribution from Trimo, and a €39.9 million reduction following the phasing out of sales of chemicals to divested Automotive companies and +0.3% currency effect
  • Closing of the divestment of Engineered Foams expected at the latest by 1Q2023

Olivier Chapelle (CEO Recticel): “The trends observed during the first half of 2022 have continued in the third quarter. The European construction market is extremely challenging with high inflation and is weakening. During the third quarter volumes have been slightly lower than in 2021. Our teams remain focussed on adapting to the changing environment.

The divestment of Engineered Foams is expected to close at the latest by the first quarter of 2023, following the decision on 2 September 2022 by the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK to fast track the approval process.

Our Insulation business is well positioned to respond to the immense challenges of our society: climate change, energy saving, and regional energy independence. Through innovation, organic growth, and M&A activities, we are dedicated to deliver on our growth promise.”

OUTLOOK

In this challenging overall environment, we expect Adjusted Ebitda of our continued business to reach between €60 and €65 million for the full year 2022.

October 10, 2022

Q3 Chemical M&A Transactions

Chemical Deal Results

SellerBuyerBusinessDate
Apollo Concrete CoatingsReVamp (Bertram Capital)concrete coatings3rd Quarter 2022
LanxessHallstarplastic additives feedstock plant in NC3rd Quarter 2022
PerformanX Specialty ChemicalsStepansurfactants – $20s3rd Quarter 2022
KemiraChromaScapedyes and pigments for paper goods3rd Quarter 2022
Goldner HawnDKSHTerra Firma (distribution) – $240s/$360v3rd Quarter 2022
NBD NanotechnologiesHenkelcoatings that reduce fingerprint visibility for glass and impart stain repellency for plastics, textiles and other materials3rd Quarter 2022
GL ChemtecEdgewater Capitalchemistry R&D and scale-up services to support API development, plus advanced materials for drug delivery, medical devices and other life science applications3rd Quarter 2022
ComvestSK Capital (Comvest remains a co-owner)VanDeMark (phosgene chemicals)3rd Quarter 2022
Bergstrom NutritionBalchemmethylsulfonyl-methane3rd Quarter 2022
Edgewater CapitalSeatexChemQuest Chemicals (contract manufacturing)3rd Quarter 2022
SellerBuyerBusinessDate
DSMTechnip EnergiesBiosuccinium® technology3rd Quarter 2022
Arsenal CapitalAmerican SecuritiesMeridian Adhesives3rd Quarter 2022
ClariantGlobal Aminesquaternary ammonium chemicals3rd Quarter 2022
In-Line Finishing SolutionsApplied Adhesives (Arsenal Capital)adhesive and coating solutions for the direct mail and Label Converting markets3rd Quarter 2022
SK CapialChase CorporationNucera Solutions (specialty waxes and polymers) – $250v3rd Quarter 2022
SK CapitalGryphon InvestorsTechmer (color and additive masterbatch for the plastics and fiber industries)3rd Quarter 2022
Groupe DistributionAP Nonweiler (Renovo Capital)Ice Epoxy (DIY resins for hobby and craft projects)3rd Quarter 2022
Vortex CoatingsAP Nonweiler (Renovo Capital)PurEpoxy (concrete coatings)3rd Quarter 2022
St. GobainSK Capital and Edgewater CapitalSt. Gobain Crystals (single scintillation crystals for radiation detection applications, as well as sapphire and garnet substrates for photonics and power electronics applications)3rd Quarter 2022
PromoPlastIMCDdistribution in Mexico and US (resins and compounds for the packaging, footwear, consumer goods, home appliances, automotive and other industrial markets, plus additive masterbatches)3rd Quarter 2022
SellerBuyerBusinessDate
CovestroStratasys3D printing polymers and other materials and patents – $44v + earnout3rd Quarter 2022
AvientHIG Capitaldistribution (thermoplastic and thermoset resins, and polymer colorants and additives) – $950v3rd Quarter 2022
HuntsmanArchroma (SK Capital)Textile Effects (chemicals for textiles, paper, and coating markets) – $772s/$718v3rd Quarter 2022
ClearonSolenissanitizers and disinfectants for recreational water treatment, HI&I and other water treatment applications3rd Quarter 2022
ValvolineAramcoGlobal Products Business (production and distribution of automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants, and automotive chemicals) – $2,650v3rd Quarter 2022
ImerysPlatinum EquityHigh Temperature Solutions (refractory solutions for the iron and steel, thermal and foundry markets) – €801s/€930v3rd Quarter 2022
Gulf Coast ChemicalJNS-SmithChemdistribution3rd Quarter 2022

http://www.chemicaldeals.com/Results.aspx?searchtext=&quarter=3rd+Quarter+2022

October 10, 2022

Q3 Chemical M&A Transactions

Chemical Deal Results

SellerBuyerBusinessDate
Apollo Concrete CoatingsReVamp (Bertram Capital)concrete coatings3rd Quarter 2022
LanxessHallstarplastic additives feedstock plant in NC3rd Quarter 2022
PerformanX Specialty ChemicalsStepansurfactants – $20s3rd Quarter 2022
KemiraChromaScapedyes and pigments for paper goods3rd Quarter 2022
Goldner HawnDKSHTerra Firma (distribution) – $240s/$360v3rd Quarter 2022
NBD NanotechnologiesHenkelcoatings that reduce fingerprint visibility for glass and impart stain repellency for plastics, textiles and other materials3rd Quarter 2022
GL ChemtecEdgewater Capitalchemistry R&D and scale-up services to support API development, plus advanced materials for drug delivery, medical devices and other life science applications3rd Quarter 2022
ComvestSK Capital (Comvest remains a co-owner)VanDeMark (phosgene chemicals)3rd Quarter 2022
Bergstrom NutritionBalchemmethylsulfonyl-methane3rd Quarter 2022
Edgewater CapitalSeatexChemQuest Chemicals (contract manufacturing)3rd Quarter 2022
SellerBuyerBusinessDate
DSMTechnip EnergiesBiosuccinium® technology3rd Quarter 2022
Arsenal CapitalAmerican SecuritiesMeridian Adhesives3rd Quarter 2022
ClariantGlobal Aminesquaternary ammonium chemicals3rd Quarter 2022
In-Line Finishing SolutionsApplied Adhesives (Arsenal Capital)adhesive and coating solutions for the direct mail and Label Converting markets3rd Quarter 2022
SK CapialChase CorporationNucera Solutions (specialty waxes and polymers) – $250v3rd Quarter 2022
SK CapitalGryphon InvestorsTechmer (color and additive masterbatch for the plastics and fiber industries)3rd Quarter 2022
Groupe DistributionAP Nonweiler (Renovo Capital)Ice Epoxy (DIY resins for hobby and craft projects)3rd Quarter 2022
Vortex CoatingsAP Nonweiler (Renovo Capital)PurEpoxy (concrete coatings)3rd Quarter 2022
St. GobainSK Capital and Edgewater CapitalSt. Gobain Crystals (single scintillation crystals for radiation detection applications, as well as sapphire and garnet substrates for photonics and power electronics applications)3rd Quarter 2022
PromoPlastIMCDdistribution in Mexico and US (resins and compounds for the packaging, footwear, consumer goods, home appliances, automotive and other industrial markets, plus additive masterbatches)3rd Quarter 2022
SellerBuyerBusinessDate
CovestroStratasys3D printing polymers and other materials and patents – $44v + earnout3rd Quarter 2022
AvientHIG Capitaldistribution (thermoplastic and thermoset resins, and polymer colorants and additives) – $950v3rd Quarter 2022
HuntsmanArchroma (SK Capital)Textile Effects (chemicals for textiles, paper, and coating markets) – $772s/$718v3rd Quarter 2022
ClearonSolenissanitizers and disinfectants for recreational water treatment, HI&I and other water treatment applications3rd Quarter 2022
ValvolineAramcoGlobal Products Business (production and distribution of automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants, and automotive chemicals) – $2,650v3rd Quarter 2022
ImerysPlatinum EquityHigh Temperature Solutions (refractory solutions for the iron and steel, thermal and foundry markets) – €801s/€930v3rd Quarter 2022
Gulf Coast ChemicalJNS-SmithChemdistribution3rd Quarter 2022

http://www.chemicaldeals.com/Results.aspx?searchtext=&quarter=3rd+Quarter+2022

October 7, 2022

Holcim Makes Another Acquisition

Holcim closes Polymers Sealants North America acquisition

  • Leading provider of coating, adhesive and sealant solutions with 2022 net sales of USD 100 million
  • Expanded waterproofing and coating solutions deliver significant roofing synergies
  • Accelerates Holcim’s growth in Solutions & Products to reach 30% of Group net sales by 2025


Holcim has completed the acquisition of the Polymers Sealants North America (PSNA) division of Illinois Tool Works. PSNA is a leader in coating, adhesive and sealant solutions with 2022 estimated net sales of USD 100 million. With more than 150 employees and manufacturing plants in California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia and Massachusetts, PSNA will accelerate the growth of Solutions & Products, especially in waterproofing and coatings. PSNA’s innovation-driven approach is highly complementary to Holcim’s existing building envelope business and is expected to generate significant synergies.

Jamie Gentoso, Head Solutions & Products: “With PSNA we are broadening our waterproofing and coatings offering while delivering significant synergies with our roofing business. Building on their proven engineering and technical expertise, we will accelerate new product development and leading solutions together. I warmly welcome all PSNA employees into the Holcim family and look forward to investing in this business’ next era of growth together. By expanding our building envelope offering, together we can play a bigger role in providing innovative and sustainable solutions for energy-efficient buildings.”

PSNA’s innovation-driven solutions are used in construction as well as other industries such as aerospace composites and wind energy. PSNA is ideally positioned to capitalize on high-growth areas such as commercial re-roofing, green building and energy efficiency. This transaction adds to Holcim’s other recent acquisitions in roofing and insulation, from Firestone Building Products, Malarkey Roofing Products to SES. Pro-forma net sales for Holcim’s roofing and insulation business are on track to reach CHF 3.5 billion for 2022.

About Holcim

Holcim builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

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