Specialty Chemicals
M&A advisory for specialty chemical companies. Formulations, processing, and chemical distribution.
Specialty Chemicals sector expertise
focus
- •Specialty chemical formulations
- •Chemical processing and toll manufacturing
- •Chemical distribution and blending
- •Performance chemicals production
- •Custom chemical manufacturing
- •Chemical technical services
What buyers value
- ✓Formulations and intellectual property
- ✓Customer relationships and technical support
- ✓Production facilities and safety record
- ✓Regulatory compliance and permits
- ✓Supply chain and sourcing relationships
- ✓Technical expertise and R&D capabilities
Typical buyer profiles
Chemical consolidators
Larger chemical companies expanding product lines or customer base
Industrial PE funds
Private equity building specialty chemical platforms
Global chemical companies
International firms entering German market or expanding European presence
Valuation drivers
EBITDA multiples
Specialty formulations command higher multiples than commodity chemicals
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Common challenges we solve
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Formulation protection
Protecting proprietary formulations while providing transparency for technical due diligence.
Recent transaction
Specialty Coatings Manufacturer
Niche formulations but limited production capacity for growth
Highlighted proprietary IP and customer technical relationships, identified buyer with capacity
Sold at 9.2x EBITDA to larger chemical group, maintained as standalone brand
Ready to discuss selling your specialty chemicals?
Let's explore how we can help you achieve the best outcome