M&A Deal Summary

Chemtrade Acquires Canexus

On December 16, 2016, Chemtrade acquired chemicals company Canexus

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Chemtrade’s 3rd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Chemtrade’s 2nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Chemtrade’s 1st transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-12-16
Target Canexus
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Chemtrade
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) The Valence Group (Financial)

Target

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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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Chemtrade

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Chemicals
Employees1,474
Revenue 1.8B CAD (2023)
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 4 of 4
Sector (Chemicals) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 4
State (Alberta) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 2 of 2
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-12-04 General Chemical Performance Products

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

General Chemical Performance Products LLC is a manufacturer of a broad portfolio of inorganic chemical products, which operates three business units: Water Treatment Chemicals, Sulphuric Acid, and Specialty Chemicals.

Buy $860M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-30 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.

Sell $155M
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