M&A Deal Summary

Dorf Ketal Chemicals AG Acquires Johnson Matthey - Vertec

On August 16, 2010, Dorf Ketal Chemicals AG acquired chemicals company Johnson Matthey - Vertec from Johnson Matthey for 5M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dorf Ketal Chemicals AG’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Dorf Ketal Chemicals AG’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Dorf Ketal Chemicals AG’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-08-16
Target Johnson Matthey - Vertec
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Dorf Ketal Chemicals AG
Sellers(s) Johnson Matthey
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 5M GBP

Target

Johnson Matthey - Vertec

United Kingdom
Johnson Matthey - Vertec is a world-leading VERTEC range of adhesion promoters enables printing inks to bond with the polymer surface and withstand heat, cold, solvents and other rigours of printing, packing, storage and handling by consumers. Without them the print would not stick.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Dorf Ketal Chemicals AG

Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Category Company
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

Dorf Ketal Chemicals AG, a subsidiary of Dorf Ketal Chemicals (India) Pvt Limited

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Johnson Matthey

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1817
Sector Chemicals
Employees11,685
Revenue 12.8B GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Johnson Matthey is a specialty chemicals company underpinned by science, technology and our people. A leader in sustainable technologies, many of our products enhance the quality of life for millions worldwide. Johnson Matthey was founded in 1817 and is based in London, England.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 10
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 5
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 10
Country (United Kingdom) 2 of 5
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-02-06 Argillon

Germany

Argillon Group is an international group specialising in catalysts and advanced ceramic materials. The group currently manufactures and sells a range of products into a number of different industries. Argillon has leading catalyst technology which is used to control the emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Its products include catalysts for mobile and stationary applications including heavy and medium duty diesel vehicles; stationary diesel engines; marine applications; and coal, oil and gas fired turbines in power stations.

Buy €214M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-11-02 Intercat

Manasquan, New Jersey, United States

Intercat is a leading supplier of Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) additives and addition systems, specialising in the development, manufacture, sale and technical support of both additives and addition systems for the petroleum refining industry. With a portfolio of over 22 products, Intercat's FCC additives and addition systems enable refiners to optimise yields and minimise emissions through exploiting the process synergies that exist in the FCC reaction unit.

Buy $86M
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