Add-on Acquisition • Distribution

Azelis Acquires ACEF

On July 9, 2025, Azelis acquired distribution company ACEF

Acquisition Context

This is Azelis’ 48th transaction in the Distribution sector.
This is Azelis’ 4th transaction in Italy.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date	July 9, 2025
Target	ACEF
Sector	Distribution
Buyer(s)	Azelis
Deal Type	Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

ACEF

Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Italy

ACEF is a distributor of specialty raw materials and ingredients for the cosmetic, nutraceutical, galenic, and pharma industries. ACEF was founded in 1940 and is based in Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Italy.

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Buyer

Azelis

Antwerp, Belgium

Category	Company
Founded	2001
Sector	Distribution
Employees	3,481
Revenue	4.2B EUR (2024)

DESCRIPTION

Azelis is a distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, providing diverse products and innovative services. Azelis was founded in 2001 and is based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Deal Context for Buyer	#
Overall	60 of 61
Sector: Distribution	48 of 49
Type: Add-on Acquisition	54 of 55
Country: Italy	4 of 4
Year: 2025	3 of 4

PREVIOUS DEAL

DATE	TARGET	DEAL TYPE	VALUE
2025-05-06	S. Amit Mumbai, India S. Amit is a distributor of performance chemicals for the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and CASE markets. S. Amit was established in 1948 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.	Buy	-

DATE

TARGET

DEAL TYPE

VALUE

2025-05-06

S. Amit

Mumbai, India

S. Amit is a distributor of performance chemicals for the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and CASE markets. S. Amit was established in 1948 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Buy

FOLLOWING DEAL

DATE	TARGET	DEAL TYPE	VALUE
2025-09-08	Distona Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland Distona is a distributor of industrial chemicals. Distona was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland.	Buy	-

DATE

TARGET

DEAL TYPE

VALUE

2025-09-08

Distona

Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland

Distona is a distributor of industrial chemicals. Distona was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland.

Buy

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