M&A Deal Summary

CABB Acquires KemFine Oy

On June 22, 2011, CABB acquired chemicals company KemFine Oy from 3i Private Equity

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CABB’s 2nd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is CABB’s 1st transaction in Finland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-06-22
Target KemFine Oy
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) CABB
Sellers(s) 3i Private Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

KemFine Oy

Helsinki, Finland
KemFine is a leading ‘tier one’ supplier to the fine chemicals market, with exclusive long term supply agreements with the top global agrochemical companies.The business provides world-class, confidential and exclusive custom manufacturing related services in three business segments: agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and specialities. The company is headquartered in Helsinki with operational sites in Kokkola, Finland and Grangemouth, UK.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CABB

Sulzbach am Taunus, Germany

Category Company
Founded 2003
Sector Chemicals
Employees1,000
DESCRIPTION

CABB is a vertically integrated global supplier of fine and specialty chemicals and customer manufacturing solutions for the agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and food markets. CABB was founded in 2003 and is based in Sulzbach am Taunus, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Chemicals) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
Country (Finland) 1 of 1
Year (2011) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 SF-Chem AG

Pratteln, Switzerland

SF-Chem is a supplier of chlorine- and sulfur-based products with headquarters and production in Pratteln.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-30 Jayhawk

Galena, Kansas, United States

Jayhawk is a fine chemical and custom manufacturing solutions, i.e. precursors for the production of agrochemicals. JAYHAWK is perfectly positioned as the focal point for the company's global fine chemical custom manufacturing activities, empowering agrochemical and industrial customers to benefit from JAYHAWK's expertise in complex, multi-step chemical synthesis. Founded in 1941, it employs 120 people and is headquartered in Kansas.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

3i Private Equity

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1945
PE ASSETS 16.7B GBP
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

3i Private Equity is the private equity arm of 3i Group, a publicly held, global investment firm focused on private equity and infrastructure investing. 3i Private Equity generally targets buyout and growth capital financings and looks for opportunities across Europe, North America, and Asia. The Firm's targeted transaction range is €100 to €500 million. Industries of interest include business services, healthcare, consumer, media, oil/gas & power, technology, and financial services. 3i Group was originally formed in 1945 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 124 of 194
Sector (Chemicals) 3 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 37 of 61
Country (Finland) 4 of 8
Year (2011) 10 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-05-17 Hilite International

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Hilite manufactures hydraulic drives and timing systems for the automotive industry. The products are used in engines, transmissions and exhaust systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Hilite manufactures progressive powertrain products and emission systems that help to improve fuel consumption and to reduce emissions. Its customers include leading international car and truck manufacturers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-30 Loxam

Prais, France

Loxam is a provider in the rental of materials for building, public works, green spaces, services, industry, and events, offers all the equipment and tools for carrying out your work. Loxam was established in 1967 and is based in Prais, France.

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