M&A Deal Summary

Aurorium Acquires Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund - Specialty Chemical Businesses

On September 30, 2021, Aurorium acquired chemicals company Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund - Specialty Chemical Businesses from Chemtrade for 155M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aurorium’s 4th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Aurorium’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Aurorium’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Aurorium’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-09-30
Target Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund - Specialty Chemical Businesses
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Aurorium
Sellers(s) Chemtrade
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 155M USD

Target

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund - Specialty Chemical Businesses

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund's Specialty Chemical Businesses provides Potassium Chloride (KCl) and Vaccine Adjuvants to clients.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Aurorium

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1857
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

Aurorium is a manufacturer of high-value specialty chemicals used in the agroscience, nutrition, pharmaceutical, personal care, and performance materials markets. Aurorium producer of pyridine and picoline chemicals that function as key intermediates in the manufacturing of herbicides, insecticides, biocides, and a range of pharmaceutical and industrial products. Aurorium was founded in 1857 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 7
Sector (Chemicals) 4 of 7
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 3
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-01 IM Chemicals

Linz, Austria

IM Chemicals is a producer of specialty anhydrides products used across a diverse group of end markets including coatings, pigments, construction, and pharmaceutical. IM Chemicals operates a production site in Linz, Austria with more than 150 employees.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-16 Jarchem Innovative Ingredients

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Jarchem is a manufacturer and supplier of unique specialty ingredients and nature-based products. The Company offers a range of alternatives for traditional esters, silicones and other products commonly used in personal care, food, and specialty industrial markets, providing cleaner, greener formulations for its customers. Jarchem was founded in 1978 and is based in Newark, New Jersey.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Chemtrade

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Chemicals
Employees1,474
Revenue 1.8B CAD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Chemtrade is a diversified business providing industrial chemicals. Chemtrade is a supplier of sulfur, sodium chlorate, potassium chloride, and zinc oxide. Chemtrade was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-16 Canexus

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Canexus Corporation is a chemical manufacturing and handling company serving customers for more than half a century. We pride ourselves on efficient low-cost operations, strategic growth, quality service and a commitment to Responsible Care through safe, sustainable operating practices.

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