Mergers & Acquisitions
January 10, 2024
Q4 Chemical M&A Activity
Chemical Deal Results
Seller | Buyer | Business | Date |
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OCI NV | Koch | Iowa Fertilizer’s nitrogen fertilizer complex (including ammonia, urea, urea ammonium nitrate) – $3,600v | 4th Quarter 2023 |
TLC Ingredients | Shrieve Chemical | distribution of food ingredients, industrial chemicals, and phenolic resins | 4th Quarter 2023 |
American Chemie | TR International | distribution | 4th Quarter 2023 |
OpenGate Capital | Samyang Holdings | Verdant Specialty Solutions (surfactants for personal care products and industrial applications) – $210s/$250v | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Ampac Intermediate Holdings | NewMarket Corporation | American Pacific (additives used in solid rocket motors for space launch and military defense applications) – $700v | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Lyondell | Ineos | ethylene oxide and derivatives business, including a plant at Bayport, TX – $700v | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Teckrez | Hidden Harbor Capital | tackifier resins and acrylic monomer solutions | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Aquapharm Chemicals | PCBL | water treatment chemicals – $250s/$455v | 4th Quarter 2023 |
IFF | Clariant | personal care ingredients maker Lucas Meyer Cosmetics and another ingredient brand, IBR – $810v | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Polymax | Geon | thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Seller | Buyer | Business | Date |
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International Protein Colloids | Gum Products International (Benford Capital) | gelatin and other protein blends for pet treat and pet food applications | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Eager Polymers | Reynolds Advanced Materials | distribution business in mold-making materials, epoxies and urethanes. | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Incitec Pivot | CF Industries | ammonia production complex in LA | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Chemtrade | Trecora | lubricant additives – $43v | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Valley Paint | Rodda Paint | industrial coatings | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Strohmeyer & Arpe | Gehring Montgomery | wax division for the US market. | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Lubrizol | Coast Southwest | surfactants plant in CA | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Core Industrial Partners | SK Capital | J&K Ingredients (food ingredients) | 4th Quarter 2023 |
HIG Capital | CapVest Partners | Recochem (branded, private label and bulk automotive aftermarket and household fluids used in consumer and industrial applications) | 4th Quarter 2023 |
MF Paints | Protech | architectural paints and stains | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Seller | Buyer | Business | Date |
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West Penetone | OpenGate Capital (IPG) | specialty cleaners and degreasers for military and aerospace applications | 4th Quarter 2023 |
Gilbert & Jones | Shrieve Chemical | distribution | 4th Quarter 2023 |
http://www.chemicaldeals.com/Results.aspx?searchtext=&quarter=4th+Quarter+2023
December 21, 2023
Recticel to Acquire REX
Recticel acquires REX to create a powerful Western European growth platform for insulated panels
Regulated information, Brussels, 21/12/2023 — 06:55 CET, 21.12.2023
After the acquisition of TRIMO in April 2022, Recticel announces a second major step in deploying its strategy to become a pan-European leader in the insulated panels segment.
Recticel has entered into a final agreement with Mr. Michel Verhelst, founder, to acquire 100% of REX PANELS & PROFILES SA.
REX, located in Tournai, Belgium, is specialized in the production of PIR and mineral wool insulated panels for the construction industry.
REX has a total recently constructed capacity of over 4 million m², utilised at 50%, with room for further expansion, and is perfectly located in Belgium to serve Western European markets.
The acquisition will allow Recticel Group in due course to:
- reinforce TRIMO’s premium strategy in Western Europe whilst doubling current production capacity;
- provide TRIMO access to the PIR insulated panels category, perfectly complimentary to its mineral wool insulated panels;
- accelerate the execution of REX’s growth strategy in the volume segment of the market;
- unlock substantial technical and commercial synergies.
Jan Vergote (CEO Recticel Group): “The acquisition of REX strengthens Recticel’s core purpose to become a leader in high-end sustainable construction through smart insulation solutions. We are impressed with the achievements of Mr. Verhelst and the REX team and look forward to start intensive cooperation upon closing.’’
Michel Verhelst (CEO REX): “Joining forces with the Recticel Group marks an important milestone for REX as it allows the company to grow and expand further. I am excited about the many possibilities and successes that lie ahead for REX and its employees.”
The transaction has an enterprise value of EUR 70 million in cash, with an earn-out mechanism linked to the EBITDA performance over 2024. The valuation is based on the market value of the acquired production assets, including a newly constructed production site that is planned to start up in Q1 2024.
The transaction is expected to be completed in January 2024.
December 18, 2023
Adnoc Bid for Covestro
Adnoc is said to prepare higher bid for Covestro
Dec. 18, 2023 1:38 PM ETCovestro AG (CVVTF) Stock, COVTY StockBy: Rob Williams NY, SA News Editor
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is readying a higher bid for Covestro (OTCPK:CVVTF) (OTCPK:COVTY) and is prepared to offer concessions to begin detailed due diligence, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
- State-owned Adnoc is prepared to offer €60 a share as soon as the coming days, the people said. That price would value Covestro (OTCPK:CVVTF) (OTCPK:COVTY) at about €11.3 billion ($12.3 billion). Adnoc also is willing to offer job guarantees for several years and $8 billion of investments after closing the deal, Bloomberg News reported, citing its sources.
- Talks between the two companies started in September after informal bids of €55 and €57 a share that Covestro (OTCPK:CVVTF) (OTCPK:COVTY) rejected as too low. Covestro’s (OTCPK:CVVTF) (OTCPK:COVTY) stock has risen about 45% this year to €53 a share, valuing the petrochemical company at €10 billion.
December 17, 2023
Saint-Gobain Streamlining
Saint-Gobain to Sell Majority of UK Foam Insulation Business to Soprema
Published: Dec. 7, 2023 at 1:33 a.m. ET
By David Sachs
Saint-Gobain said it would sell a majority stake in its U.K. foam insulation business to Soprema as part of its disposal plan.
The French construction supplier said late Wednesday that Celotex’s assets will be transferred to a new standalone company, which will be 75% owned by Soprema, a private French waterproofing and insulation firm. Saint-Gobain will retain a 25% minority stake, it said.
The move is part of Saint-Gobain’s streamlining strategy, which includes asset-disposals.
Celotex has two manufacturing facilities in the U.K. and employs 155 people, Saint-Gobain said. The transaction is expected to close early next year.
Financial details were not disclosed.
December 10, 2023
LyondellBasell to Sell EO & Derivatives to INEOS
LyondellBasell Announces Sale of Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives Business and Production Facility to INEOS
HOUSTON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives (EO&D) business along with the production facility located in Bayport, Texas to INEOS Oxide (INEOS).
“This transaction is evidence of our disciplined focus on value creation through the execution of a key pillar of our strategy – growing and upgrading our core,” said Peter Vanacker, LyondellBasell CEO. “Successful execution of this strategic pillar involves making difficult decisions to divest businesses which are not part of our core. We remain proud of the positive cash generation, access to advantaged feedstocks, reliability and highly skilled team that makes up the EO&D business and are excited to have reached an agreement with INEOS to enable the business to continue generating value under different ownership. We look forward to collaborating closely with INEOS on a seamless transition.”
The Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives business in Bayport produces high-quality ethylene oxide and various derivatives. The fully integrated platform with access to cost-advantaged feedstocks and logistics networks has excellent performance and reputation in the market.
Tobias Hannemann, CEO INEOS Oxide said, “We are pleased to announce this strategic acquisition. INEOS is a leading producer in Europe and this significant step expands its Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives business into the US, which is the world’s largest market. It also complements our existing Ethanolamines production facility in Plaquemine, Louisiana.”
The purchase price for the transaction is $700 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024 following completion of the planned maintenance at the facility and is subject to regulatory and other customary closing conditions. J.P. Morgan acted as financial advisor and King & Spalding acted as legal counsel to LyondellBasell.
https://lyondellbasell.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1470