TAGS: Polymer Reinforcement Flame Retardants
H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”) announces that it has signed an agreement to sell its portfolio company Valtris Specialty Chemicals to an affiliate of funds managed by SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”).
Valtris is a manufacturer of specialty polymer additives and specialty chemicals for a diverse set of end markets. The Company’s products impart critical performance characteristics, including flexibility, stability processability, and flame retardance, to plastics and other materials.
Global Supplier to Diverse Customer Base
Valtris is recognized for its reliability as a global supplier to a diverse customer base with longstanding relationships based on its reliability, quality and product innovation over its 80+ year history.
Headquartered in Independence, OH, the Company operates nine manufacturing facilities globally. After a successful carve-out transaction from Ferro Corporation in late 2014, H.I.G. collaborated with management to expand the Company’s geographic reach, customer breadth and product portfolio through the acquisition of Akcros Chemicals in the US and UK in 2016 and multiple INEOS Enterprises business units in France, Belgium and the Netherlands in 2018.
Additionally, the Company made significant investments in management, sales & marketing and new product development which resulted in EBITDA tripling during H.I.G.’s ownership.
Paul Angus, Valtris’ CEO, said, “
It has been a pleasure to work with H.I.G. since carving out the business from Ferro. Together, we have built a strong global leader in polymer additives that is well-positioned for robust future growth. SK’s investment is a strong validation of our Company and talented team and launches an exciting new chapter for Valtris.”
Company Positioned for Continued Success
Keval Patel, head of U.S. Middle Market Private Equity and head of North American Chemicals at H.I.G., commented, “
We have enjoyed working with Paul and the entire Valtris team. The successful outcome here is a direct result of execution of the plan that we set out to accomplish. We are proud of these achievements, which position the Company well for continued success under SK Capital.”
Matt Gullen, managing director at H.I.G., added, “
We have been thrilled with the partnership with Valtris’ management and the successful transformation from a North American focused business to a global market player. We see tremendous potential ahead for the Company.”
Lazard Middle Market was lead financial advisor to H.I.G., and McDermott Will & Emery LLP served as legal advisor to H.I.G. and Valtris Specialty Chemicals in connection with the transaction. Piper Sandler also served as a financial adviser. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2022 and is subject to customary closing conditions.
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Source: H.I.G