| M&A | 2021-05-07 | Nautic Partners LLC | The Valence Group of Piper Sandler served as lead financial advisor to Spartech, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, on its sale to The Jordan Company. | | Nautic Partners LLC | Providence, RI
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| | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group of Piper Sandler served as lead financial advisor to Spartech, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, on its sale to The Jordan Company. | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2021-05-06 | Spartech Corp. | Piper Sandler served as sell-side advisor for Spartech Corp., a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, on sale to The Jordan Company | | Spartech Corp. | Clayton, MI
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| Nautic Partners LLC | M&A | Sell-Side | Piper Sandler served as sell-side advisor for Spartech Corp., a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, on sale to The Jordan Company | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2021-04-01 | Fenzi | Piper Sandler has advised Fenzi Group, a global leading manufacturer and supplier of materials for flat glass processing, on its partnership with Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal"), which is providing additional capital to help accelerate the growth of the company. Fenzi Group sees significant opportunities to geographically grow its core business, and through strategic acquisitions add technology and products to support the needs of its global customers. | Fenzi | Private | M&A | Sell-Side | Piper Sandler has advised Fenzi Group, a global leading manufacturer and supplier of materials for flat glass processing, on its partnership with Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal"), which is providing additional capital to help accelerate the growth of the company. Fenzi Group sees significant opportunities to geographically grow its core business, and through strategic acquisitions add technology and products to support the needs of its global customers. | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2021-02-26 | AEA Investors LP | Piper Sandler served as buy-side advisor for AEA Investors LP on acquisition of Verdesian Life Sciences, a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC | | AEA Investors LP | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | Piper Sandler served as buy-side advisor for AEA Investors LP on acquisition of Verdesian Life Sciences, a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2020-09-08 | Gryphon Investors | Piper Sandler served as buy-side advisor for Gryphon Investors on acquisition of Kano Laboratories | | Gryphon Investors | San Francisco, CA
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | Piper Sandler served as buy-side advisor for Gryphon Investors on acquisition of Kano Laboratories | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2020-09-01 | Clariant | The Valence Group provided a fairness opinion to Clariant in agreement to sell its entire Masterbatches business to PolyOne. The transaction values the Masterbatches business at USD 1,560 million, representing c. 12.2 times the last twelve months reported | | Clariant | Basel, Switzerland
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| Public (SWX:CLN) | M&A | Fairness Opinion | The Valence Group provided a fairness opinion to Clariant in agreement to sell its entire Masterbatches business to PolyOne. The transaction values the Masterbatches business at USD 1,560 million, representing c. 12.2 times the last twelve months reported | Financial Advisor | SWX:CLN |
$1600.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2020-08-30 | Arsenal Capital Partners | The Valence Group has advised CPS Performance Materials ("CPS") on its acquisition of GEO Specialty Chemicals ("GEO"). CPS is a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. GEO is a diverse supplier of | | Arsenal Capital Partners | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group has advised CPS Performance Materials ("CPS") on its acquisition of GEO Specialty Chemicals ("GEO"). CPS is a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. GEO is a diverse supplier of | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2020-08-07 | Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. | Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Waterford, NY) has agreed to divest its GE branded Consumer Sealants business line to Henkel AG & Co KGaA (OTCMKTS: HENKY; Düsseldorf, Germany). The Valence Group of Piper Sandler acted as financial advisor to Moment | | Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. | Waterford, NY
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| Public (OTC:MPMQ) | M&A | Sell-Side | Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Waterford, NY) has agreed to divest its GE branded Consumer Sealants business line to Henkel AG & Co KGaA (OTCMKTS: HENKY; Düsseldorf, Germany). The Valence Group of Piper Sandler acted as financial advisor to Moment | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2020-03-26 | Synthomer | The Valence Group acted as co-advisor to Synthomer, a United Kingdom-based specialty chemical company on it's agreement to acquire OMNOVA Solutions, a global manufacturer of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and functional and decorative surfaces, f | Synthomer | Public (LON:SYNT) | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group acted as co-advisor to Synthomer, a United Kingdom-based specialty chemical company on it's agreement to acquire OMNOVA Solutions, a global manufacturer of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and functional and decorative surfaces, f | Financial Advisor | LON:SYNT |
$824.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2020-01-05 | Indorama | The Valence Group advised Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited on its acquisition of Huntsman Corporation's global Integrated Ethylene Oxide and Derivatives, Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Oxide/MTBE, LAB and downstream Surfactants businesses for $2 billi | Indorama | Public (BKK:IVL) | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group advised Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited on its acquisition of Huntsman Corporation's global Integrated Ethylene Oxide and Derivatives, Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Oxide/MTBE, LAB and downstream Surfactants businesses for $2 billi | Financial Advisor | |
$2100.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2019-10-25 | SK Capital | The Valence Group has advised SK Capital on its acquisition of the Performance Products & Solutions division from PolyOne Corporation for $775 million, creating a new leader in plastic compounds named GEON Performance Solutions | SK Capital | Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group has advised SK Capital on its acquisition of the Performance Products & Solutions division from PolyOne Corporation for $775 million, creating a new leader in plastic compounds named GEON Performance Solutions | Financial Advisor | |
$775.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2019-09-03 | Ineos Enterprises | The Valence Group acted as financial advisor to INEOS Enterprises on its announced acquisition of the Composites business and BDO facility in Germany of Ashland Global Holdings Inc. for $1.1 billion. | | Ineos Enterprises | London, UK
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group acted as financial advisor to INEOS Enterprises on its announced acquisition of the Composites business and BDO facility in Germany of Ashland Global Holdings Inc. for $1.1 billion. | Financial Advisor | |
$1100.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2019-08-01 | Quaker Chemical Corporation | The Valence Group advised a fairness opinion to the board of directors of Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) in connection with its recently announced combination with Houghton International Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Houghton Internationa | | Quaker Chemical Corporation | Conshohocken, PA
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| Public (NYSE:KWR) | M&A | Fairness Opinion | The Valence Group advised a fairness opinion to the board of directors of Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) in connection with its recently announced combination with Houghton International Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Houghton Internationa | Financial Advisor | |
$1420.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2019-07-01 | Arkema | The Valence Group advised Arkema S.A. on its acquisition of ArrMaz Products LP from Golden Gate Capital for $570m. ArrMaz, headquartered in Mulberry, FL, is a global leader in specialty surfactants for crop nutrition, mining and infrastructure. | Arkema | Public (EPA:AKE) | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group advised Arkema S.A. on its acquisition of ArrMaz Products LP from Golden Gate Capital for $570m. ArrMaz, headquartered in Mulberry, FL, is a global leader in specialty surfactants for crop nutrition, mining and infrastructure. | Financial Advisor | EPA:AKE |
$570.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2019-06-28 | INEOS Enterprises | The Valence Group acted as financial advisor to INEOS Enterprises on its announced sale of INEOS Melamines & Paraform to Prefere Resins Holding GmbH. The agreement covers sites in USA, Germany and Indonesia.
INEOS Paraform is Europe's second largest prod | | INEOS Enterprises | London, UK
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group acted as financial advisor to INEOS Enterprises on its announced sale of INEOS Melamines & Paraform to Prefere Resins Holding GmbH. The agreement covers sites in USA, Germany and Indonesia.
INEOS Paraform is Europe's second largest prod | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2019-05-01 | Ineos Enterprises | The Valence Group acted as financial advisor to INEOS Enterprises, a division of INEOS, on its announced $700 million acquisition of Cristal's North American titanium dioxide business from Tronox. The acquired business comprises two plants located at Cris | | Ineos Enterprises | London, UK
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group acted as financial advisor to INEOS Enterprises, a division of INEOS, on its announced $700 million acquisition of Cristal's North American titanium dioxide business from Tronox. The acquired business comprises two plants located at Cris | Financial Advisor | |
$700.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2019-04-01 | Dunes Point Capital, LP | The Valence Group advised Dunes Point Capital, LP on its sale of Miller Chemical and Fertilizer, LLC, a division of Industrial Group Holdings, LLC, to Huber Engineered Materials, part of J.M. Huber Corporation. Financial terms of the transaction were not | | Dunes Point Capital, LP | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group advised Dunes Point Capital, LP on its sale of Miller Chemical and Fertilizer, LLC, a division of Industrial Group Holdings, LLC, to Huber Engineered Materials, part of J.M. Huber Corporation. Financial terms of the transaction were not | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2019-01-02 | Solenis | Following the approval of all relevant authorities, BASF and Solenis have completed the previously announced merger of BASF's wet-end Paper and Water Chemicals business with Solenis. With pro forma sales of approximately U.S. $3 billion, the combined comp | Solenis | Private | M&A | Buy-Side | Following the approval of all relevant authorities, BASF and Solenis have completed the previously announced merger of BASF's wet-end Paper and Water Chemicals business with Solenis. With pro forma sales of approximately U.S. $3 billion, the combined comp | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2018-12-14 | Charlesbank | Chicago based PPC Partners acquired Plaskolite, LLC, North America's largest provider of transparent thermoplastic sheet products, from Charlesbank Capital Partners. The Valence Group acted as Financial Advisor to Charlesbank | | Charlesbank | New York & Boston, NY & BOS
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | Chicago based PPC Partners acquired Plaskolite, LLC, North America's largest provider of transparent thermoplastic sheet products, from Charlesbank Capital Partners. The Valence Group acted as Financial Advisor to Charlesbank | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2018-11-16 | Golden Gate Capital | The Valence Group acted as financial advisor to Golden Gate Capital on its acquisition of Active Minerals International from Merit Capital Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | | Golden Gate Capital | San Francisco, CA
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group acted as financial advisor to Golden Gate Capital on its acquisition of Active Minerals International from Merit Capital Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2018-10-31 | CVC/DSM | The Valence Group advised ChemicaInvest, a joint venture between CVC Capital Partners and Royal DSM, on the sale of Fibrant BV and 60% of the shares of Fibrant China to Highsun Group Holdings Limited of China. | | CVC/DSM | Urmond, Netherlands
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(AMS:DSM) | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group advised ChemicaInvest, a joint venture between CVC Capital Partners and Royal DSM, on the sale of Fibrant BV and 60% of the shares of Fibrant China to Highsun Group Holdings Limited of China. | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2018-10-01 | The Carlyle Group | The Valence Group advised The Carlyle Group on its acquisition of AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals Business for €10.1 billion (approx. $11.7 billion).This transaction will be the largest ever leveraged buy-out in the chemicals industry. | | The Carlyle Group | Washington, DC
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| Public (Nasdaq:CG) | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group advised The Carlyle Group on its acquisition of AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals Business for €10.1 billion (approx. $11.7 billion).This transaction will be the largest ever leveraged buy-out in the chemicals industry. | Financial Advisor | |
$11700.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2018-06-20 | Kiran Global Chems Limited | India-based Tata Chemicals has completed the acquisition of Allied Silica's silica business for Rs1.23bn ($18m). Allied Silica, which also manufactures Alumino Silicate, is a subsidiary of Chennai-based Kiran Global Chems Ltd. The Valence Group acted as F | | Kiran Global Chems Limited | Chennai, India
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | India-based Tata Chemicals has completed the acquisition of Allied Silica's silica business for Rs1.23bn ($18m). Allied Silica, which also manufactures Alumino Silicate, is a subsidiary of Chennai-based Kiran Global Chems Ltd. The Valence Group acted as F | Financial Advisor | |
$18.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2018-06-04 | Itaúsa | The Valence Group acted as advisor to Itaúsa on its sale of Brazilian chemical company Elekeiroz for R$160 million (EV), reduced by the net debt and proportionate to its shareholding (96.5% of total capital stock). The company is a leading local producer | Itaúsa | Public (ITSA4:SAO) | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group acted as advisor to Itaúsa on its sale of Brazilian chemical company Elekeiroz for R$160 million (EV), reduced by the net debt and proportionate to its shareholding (96.5% of total capital stock). The company is a leading local producer | Financial Advisor | |
$42.7 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2018-05-01 | U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. | The Valence Group provided a fairness opinion to the board of directors of US Silica (NYSE:SLCA) on its announced acquisition of EP Minerals for $750 million. U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is a leading producer of commercial si | | U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. | Katy, TX
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| Public (NYSE:SLCA) | M&A | Fairness Opinion | The Valence Group provided a fairness opinion to the board of directors of US Silica (NYSE:SLCA) on its announced acquisition of EP Minerals for $750 million. U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is a leading producer of commercial si | Financial Advisor | NYSE:SLCA |
$750.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2018-03-28 | SK Capital | The Valence Group acted as lead financial advisor to SK Capital Partners on its announced acquisition of the Fire Safety and Oil Additives businesses of Israel Chemicals Ltd. for approximately $1 billion | SK Capital | Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group acted as lead financial advisor to SK Capital Partners on its announced acquisition of the Fire Safety and Oil Additives businesses of Israel Chemicals Ltd. for approximately $1 billion | Financial Advisor | |
$1000.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2018-01-16 | Arsenal Capital Partners | ECS, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners (Arsenal), is a leader in proprietary specialized foam technology primarily for the bedding and furniture industries. Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt (NSYE: LEG) entered into a definitive agree | | Arsenal Capital Partners | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | ECS, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners (Arsenal), is a leader in proprietary specialized foam technology primarily for the bedding and furniture industries. Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt (NSYE: LEG) entered into a definitive agree | Financial Advisor | |
$1250.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2017-09-01 | Evonik Industries | The Valence Group has advised Evonik on its acquisition of the silica business of J.M. Huber for $630 million. Huber Silica is a world class, global precipitated silica business, focused primarily on dental and life science applications, with revenue of c | | Evonik Industries | Essen, Germany
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| Public (ETR:EVK) | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group has advised Evonik on its acquisition of the silica business of J.M. Huber for $630 million. Huber Silica is a world class, global precipitated silica business, focused primarily on dental and life science applications, with revenue of c | Financial Advisor | ETR:EVK |
$630.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2017-07-17 | Golden Gate Capital / EP Minerals | BASF agreed to sell its Bleaching Clay and Mineral Adsorbents businesses to EP Minerals. The worldwide leader in industrial minerals is a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital. Financial details of the divestiture are not being disclosed. The Valence G | | Golden Gate Capital / EP Minerals | San Francisco, CA
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | BASF agreed to sell its Bleaching Clay and Mineral Adsorbents businesses to EP Minerals. The worldwide leader in industrial minerals is a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital. Financial details of the divestiture are not being disclosed. The Valence G | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2017-06-01 | SK Capital Partners LP | The Valence Group has provided a fairness opinion to SK Capital Partners, LP in connection with its recapitalization of Archroma, including investments made by various affiliates of SK Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | | SK Capital Partners LP | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Fairness Opinion | The Valence Group has provided a fairness opinion to SK Capital Partners, LP in connection with its recapitalization of Archroma, including investments made by various affiliates of SK Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2017-03-20 | New Mountain Capital LLC | The Valence Group has advised New Mountain Capital Partners on its acquisition of Gelest. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | | New Mountain Capital LLC | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group has advised New Mountain Capital Partners on its acquisition of Gelest. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2017-03-09 | Canexus | The Valence Group advised Canexus Corporation (TSX:CUS) on its sale to Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSE:CHE.UN) for cash consideration of C$1.65 per common share, equivalent to an enterprise value of approximately C$900 million.
The transaction, whic | Canexus | Public (TSX:CUS) | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group advised Canexus Corporation (TSX:CUS) on its sale to Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSE:CHE.UN) for cash consideration of C$1.65 per common share, equivalent to an enterprise value of approximately C$900 million.
The transaction, whic | Financial Advisor | |
$681.3 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2017-02-01 | Niacet Corporation | The Valence Group has advised Niacet Corporation on its sale to SK Capital Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SK Capital is recapitalizing Niacet in partnership with Kelly Brannen, who will continue to serve as CEO and retain | | Niacet Corporation | Niagara Falls, NY
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group has advised Niacet Corporation on its sale to SK Capital Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SK Capital is recapitalizing Niacet in partnership with Kelly Brannen, who will continue to serve as CEO and retain | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2017-01-03 | Safripol | The Valence Group advised Safripol Holdings Proprietary Limited on its sale to KAP Industrial Holdings Limited for an enterprise value of ZAR4.1bn (c. US$310m). This successful intra-Africa sell-side transaction highlights the truly global nature of The V | | Safripol | Johannesburg, South Africa
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group advised Safripol Holdings Proprietary Limited on its sale to KAP Industrial Holdings Limited for an enterprise value of ZAR4.1bn (c. US$310m). This successful intra-Africa sell-side transaction highlights the truly global nature of The V | Financial Advisor | |
$310.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2017-01-03 | Evonik | The Valence Group advised Evonik Industries AG on its announced acquisition of the Performance Materials business of Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. for an enterprise value of $3.8 billion. | Evonik | Public (ETR:EVK) | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group advised Evonik Industries AG on its announced acquisition of the Performance Materials business of Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. for an enterprise value of $3.8 billion. | Financial Advisor | |
$3800.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2016-12-31 | Dow Chemical Company | The Valence Group has advised The Dow Chemical Company on the sale of SAFECHEM Europe GmbH to CBPE Capital LLP, a London-based private equity investor. SAFECHEM, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, provides sustainable cleaning solutions, equipment and | | Dow Chemical Company | Midland, MI
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| Public (NYSE:DOW) | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group has advised The Dow Chemical Company on the sale of SAFECHEM Europe GmbH to CBPE Capital LLP, a London-based private equity investor. SAFECHEM, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, provides sustainable cleaning solutions, equipment and | Financial Advisor | NYSE:DOW | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2016-08-31 | INEOS Enterprises | The Valence Group has advised INEOS Group AG on its sale of INEOS Styrenics, a producer of high quality expandable polystyrene for the building, construction and packaging industries, to Synthos S.A., one of the largest chemical companies in Poland and th | | INEOS Enterprises | London, UK
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group has advised INEOS Group AG on its sale of INEOS Styrenics, a producer of high quality expandable polystyrene for the building, construction and packaging industries, to Synthos S.A., one of the largest chemical companies in Poland and th | Financial Advisor | |
$88.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2016-06-22 | Eurazeo SE | The Valence Group has advised Eurazeo on its acquisition of Novacap, a global participant in the pharmaceutical and chemicals industry, for an enterprise value of €654m ($746m), plus up to a €30m ($34m) earn-out. Following the acquisition, Eurazeo will be | Eurazeo SE | Public (EPA:RF) | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group has advised Eurazeo on its acquisition of Novacap, a global participant in the pharmaceutical and chemicals industry, for an enterprise value of €654m ($746m), plus up to a €30m ($34m) earn-out. Following the acquisition, Eurazeo will be | Financial Advisor | |
$715.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2016-01-15 | Arsenal Capital Partners | New York-based private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners made a majority investment in Pacific Urethanes (Pacific Urethanes), a leading developer and producer of specialty polyurethane foam materials. The Valence Group acted s Financial advisor to Arse | | Arsenal Capital Partners | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | New York-based private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners made a majority investment in Pacific Urethanes (Pacific Urethanes), a leading developer and producer of specialty polyurethane foam materials. The Valence Group acted s Financial advisor to Arse | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2015-12-29 | Berwind Corporation | The Valence Group advised the Berwind Corporation on its sale of Specialty Coating Systems to KISCO Holding, Inc., a Delaware subsidiary of KISCO, Ltd., an Osaka, Japan-based, privately held, diversified materials company | | Berwind Corporation | Philadelphia, PA
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group advised the Berwind Corporation on its sale of Specialty Coating Systems to KISCO Holding, Inc., a Delaware subsidiary of KISCO, Ltd., an Osaka, Japan-based, privately held, diversified materials company | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2015-08-01 | Ineos/Solvay | The Valence Group advised INEOS and Solvay on the agreement with International Chemical Investors Group to acquire the assets being divested by INEOS. This agreement, which follows extensive discussions with the European Commission in the context of the m | | Ineos/Solvay | Brussels, Belgium
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group advised INEOS and Solvay on the agreement with International Chemical Investors Group to acquire the assets being divested by INEOS. This agreement, which follows extensive discussions with the European Commission in the context of the m | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2015-07-31 | Royal DSM | DSM and CVC Capital Partners formed a partnership for DSM's activities in polymer intermediates - caprolactam and acrylonitrile - and composite resins, through the formation of a new company, DSM says. The new company will be 65% owned by CVC and 35% by D | | Royal DSM | Heerlen, Netherlands
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| Public (AMS:DSM) | M&A | Sell-Side | DSM and CVC Capital Partners formed a partnership for DSM's activities in polymer intermediates - caprolactam and acrylonitrile - and composite resins, through the formation of a new company, DSM says. The new company will be 65% owned by CVC and 35% by D | Financial Advisor | AMS:DSM | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2015-07-07 | Nubiola | The Valence Group advised Nubiola Group, a global producer of specialty colour pigments, on the sale of the company to Ferro Corporation. Ferro will acquire 100% of the equity of Nubiola for ?146 million ($160 million). | Nubiola | Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group advised Nubiola Group, a global producer of specialty colour pigments, on the sale of the company to Ferro Corporation. Ferro will acquire 100% of the equity of Nubiola for ?146 million ($160 million). | Financial Advisor | |
$160.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2015-06-19 | Arsenal Capital Partners | The Valence Group advised Arsenal Capital Partners on its sale of Royal Adhesives and Sealants to American Securities. Royal produces proprietary, high-performance adhesives and sealants. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | | Arsenal Capital Partners | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group advised Arsenal Capital Partners on its sale of Royal Adhesives and Sealants to American Securities. Royal produces proprietary, high-performance adhesives and sealants. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2015-01-30 | The Dow Chemical Company | Wind Point Partners portfolio company Vertellus agreed to purchase the Sodium Borohydride (SBH) business, including associated assets, from The Dow Chemical Company. The Valence Group acted as Financial advisor to Dow. | | The Dow Chemical Company | Midland, MI
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| Public (NYSE: DOW) | M&A | Sell-Side | Wind Point Partners portfolio company Vertellus agreed to purchase the Sodium Borohydride (SBH) business, including associated assets, from The Dow Chemical Company. The Valence Group acted as Financial advisor to Dow. | Financial Advisor | NYSE: DOW | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2014-12-31 | CBPE Capital | The Valence Group has advised CBPE Capital (?CBPE?) on its sale of Warwick Chemicals to Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Warwick Chemicals is a leading global developer, producer and supplier of stain removal technology with hygiene be | CBPE Capital | Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group has advised CBPE Capital (?CBPE?) on its sale of Warwick Chemicals to Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Warwick Chemicals is a leading global developer, producer and supplier of stain removal technology with hygiene be | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2014-12-12 | HSC Corporation | The Valence Group advised on the sale of HSC Corporation, the leading Chinese producer of electrolyte additives for lithium-ion batteries, to ChangYuan Group. The transaction values HSC Corporation at RMB 900 million (circa $145 million).
This China-to-C | | HSC Corporation | Jiangsu, China
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group advised on the sale of HSC Corporation, the leading Chinese producer of electrolyte additives for lithium-ion batteries, to ChangYuan Group. The transaction values HSC Corporation at RMB 900 million (circa $145 million).
This China-to-C | Financial Advisor | |
$145.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2014-06-27 | Permira | The Valence Group acted as M&A advisor for a company backed by the Permira funds on its acquisition of CABB Group from private equity firm Bridgepoint. | | Permira | Frankfurt, Germany
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group acted as M&A advisor for a company backed by the Permira funds on its acquisition of CABB Group from private equity firm Bridgepoint. | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2013-07-31 | Royal Adhesives & Sealants | The Valence Group has acted as M&A advisor to Arsenal Capital on its purchase of ADCO Global from Aurora Group and its merger with portfolio company Royal Adhesives and Sealants. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | | Royal Adhesives & Sealants | South Bend, IN
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group has acted as M&A advisor to Arsenal Capital on its purchase of ADCO Global from Aurora Group and its merger with portfolio company Royal Adhesives and Sealants. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2013-03-01 | Royal DSM NV, ExxonMobil | Borealis AG agreed to buy a plastomers joint venture that generates annual revenue of about 180 million euros ($229 million) from Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal DSM NV. The agreement to buy DEXPlastomers, jointly owned by the two partners, is expected to clo | | Royal DSM NV, ExxonMobil | Heerlen, Netherlands
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(NYSE:XOM) | M&A | Sell-Side | Borealis AG agreed to buy a plastomers joint venture that generates annual revenue of about 180 million euros ($229 million) from Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal DSM NV. The agreement to buy DEXPlastomers, jointly owned by the two partners, is expected to clo | Financial Advisor | ASM:DSM,NYSE:XOM | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2013-01-03 | Niacet Corporation | The Valence Group advised Niacet Corporation on the acquisition of Kemira Oyj's food and pharmaceutical businesses, which, together with its acetate-based chemicals business, form part of Kemira's ChemSolutions business segment. All shares of Kemira ChemS | | Niacet Corporation | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | The Valence Group advised Niacet Corporation on the acquisition of Kemira Oyj's food and pharmaceutical businesses, which, together with its acetate-based chemicals business, form part of Kemira's ChemSolutions business segment. All shares of Kemira ChemS | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2012-12-24 | Golden Gate Capital | Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, has acquired ArrMaz Custom Chemicals from Snow Phipps Group. ArrMaz provides process chemicals and functional additives for the fertilizer, industrial minerals and asphalt industries, and is | | Golden Gate Capital | San Francisco, CA
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| Private | M&A | Buy-Side | Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, has acquired ArrMaz Custom Chemicals from Snow Phipps Group. ArrMaz provides process chemicals and functional additives for the fertilizer, industrial minerals and asphalt industries, and is | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2012-07-02 | Solutia | The Valence Group acted as independent advisor to the Board of Directors of Solutia (NYSE:SOA) in relation to the acquisition of Solutia by Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN). | Solutia | Public (NYSE:SOA) | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group acted as independent advisor to the Board of Directors of Solutia (NYSE:SOA) in relation to the acquisition of Solutia by Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN). | Financial Advisor | NYSE:SOA |
$4700.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2012-04-25 | Arsenal Capital Partners | The Valence Group has advised Arsenal Capital on the sale to BASF of Novolyte, a global producer of electrolyte materials for lithium batteries and high-performance solvents. The sale includes Novolyte's joint venture with Foosung, a leading global fluori | | Arsenal Capital Partners | New York, NY
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| Private | M&A | Sell-Side | The Valence Group has advised Arsenal Capital on the sale to BASF of Novolyte, a global producer of electrolyte materials for lithium batteries and high-performance solvents. The sale includes Novolyte's joint venture with Foosung, a leading global fluori | Financial Advisor | | Undisclosed | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2012-01-03 | Kennametal Inc. | Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Deloro Stellite Group from Duke Street Capital for approximately euro 277 million. UK-based Deloro Stellite, with approximately euro 220 million in annual sales, is a global manufac | | Kennametal Inc. | Pennsylvania, PA
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| Public (NYSE: KMT) | M&A | Buy-Side | Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Deloro Stellite Group from Duke Street Capital for approximately euro 277 million. UK-based Deloro Stellite, with approximately euro 220 million in annual sales, is a global manufac | Financial Advisor | NYSE:KMT |
$369.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2011-12-21 | Polyone | PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions agreed to acquire ColorMatrix Group, Inc., a leading global innovator in liquid colorants, additives and fluoropolymers, for $486 million, | Polyone | Public (NYSE: POL) | M&A | Buy-Side | PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions agreed to acquire ColorMatrix Group, Inc., a leading global innovator in liquid colorants, additives and fluoropolymers, for $486 million, | Financial Advisor | NYSE:POL |
$486.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
| M&A | 2011-02-28 | Cytec Industries | H.I.G. Capital completed its $180 million acquisition of the Building Block Chemicals division of Cytec Industries (NYSE: CYT). The purchase price consisted of $165 million in cash at closing and a $15 million note. The business manufactures melamine, acr | | Cytec Industries | Woodland Park, NJ
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| Public (NYSE: CYT) | M&A | Sell-Side | H.I.G. Capital completed its $180 million acquisition of the Building Block Chemicals division of Cytec Industries (NYSE: CYT). The purchase price consisted of $165 million in cash at closing and a $15 million note. The business manufactures melamine, acr | Financial Advisor | NYSE:CYT |
$180.0 | Chemicals & Materials |
