Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Chemicals

Ara Partners Acquires BioVeritas

On January 1, 2020, asset manager Ara Partners acquired chemicals company BioVeritas

Acquisition Context

This is Ara Partners’ 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
This is Ara Partners’ 6th transaction in the United States.
This is Ara Partners’ 4th transaction in Texas.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date	January 1, 2020
Target	BioVeritas
Sector	Chemicals
Buyer(s)	Ara Partners
Deal Type	Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

BioVeritas

Bryan, Texas, United States

BioVeritas is a bio-based ingredients company that is commercializing a proprietary upcycling process. BioVeritas’ products have industry-leading efficacy and quality intended for innovative companies seeking natural solutions for food preservation, human and animal health, and industrial materials. BioVeritas is based in Bryan, Texas.

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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Ara Partners

Investor Investor

Category	Asset Manager
Founded	2017
Size	Small
Type	Sector Focused

DESCRIPTION

Ara Partners Group is an alternative asset manager focused on control investments in the industrial, chemicals, materials, and energy sectors. The Firm looks to invest in and build companies that will benefit from the transition to sustainable energy. Ara Partners Group was formed in 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Deal Context for Buyer	#
Overall	7 of 27
Sector: Chemicals	1 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)	4 of 15
State: Texas	4 of 7
Country: United States	6 of 16
Year: 2020	1 of 2

PREVIOUS DEAL

DATE	TARGET	DEAL TYPE	VALUE
2019-11-01	Circulus Houston, Texas, United States Circulus utilizes cutting-edge technologies to transform olefin plastics into resins suitable for various commercial and industrial applications. Circulus is based in Houston, Texas.	Buy	-

DATE

TARGET

DEAL TYPE

VALUE

2019-11-01

Circulus

Houston, Texas, United States

Circulus utilizes cutting-edge technologies to transform olefin plastics into resins suitable for various commercial and industrial applications. Circulus is based in Houston, Texas.

Buy

FOLLOWING DEAL

DATE	TARGET	DEAL TYPE	VALUE
2020-08-25	Path Environmental Technology Houston , Texas, United States Path Environmental Technology cleans above ground storage tanks ("ASTs") and rail tank cars using proprietary methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation and hazardous man hours. Path Environmental Technology was founded in 2014 and is based in Houston, Texas.	Buy	-

DATE

TARGET

DEAL TYPE

VALUE

2020-08-25

Path Environmental Technology

Houston , Texas, United States

Path Environmental Technology cleans above ground storage tanks ("ASTs") and rail tank cars using proprietary methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation and hazardous man hours. Path Environmental Technology was founded in 2014 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Buy

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