M&A Deal Summary

DSM-Firmenich Acquires Catalytica Energy Systems

On December 18, 2000, DSM-Firmenich acquired chemicals company Catalytica Energy Systems from Metalmark Capital for 800M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DSM-Firmenich’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is DSM-Firmenich’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is DSM-Firmenich’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is DSM-Firmenich’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2000-12-18
Target Catalytica Energy Systems
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) DSM-Firmenich
Sellers(s) Metalmark Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 800M USD

Target

Catalytica Energy Systems

Tempe, Arizona, United States
Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc. is a provider of bulk actives, chemical intermediates and sterile pharmaceutical products for major pharmaceutical companies, including Merck, Pharmacia & Upjohn, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

DSM-Firmenich

Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Chemicals
Employees27,926
Revenue 10.6B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

DSM-Firmenich specializes in development, manufacture and marketing of performance materials, nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredients and industrial chemicals. The products are used in a wide range of end-markets and applications, such as human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings and paint, housing and electrics & electronics. DSM-Firmenich founded in 1902 and is based in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 28
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 19
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 11
Year (2000) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 13
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-01-01 Citribel

Tienen, Belgium

Citribel is a manufacturer of citric acid. It offers a wide range of citrates that play an important role in the production of numerous foods and beverages. Citribel was founded in 1929 and is based in Tienen, Belgium.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Metalmark Capital

New York, New York, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 8.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Metalmark Capital is an independent private equity group focused on large company transactions in a wide range of industries. Metalmark is a hands-on investment firm looking to build long-term value in its portfolio companies. Broad areas of interest include natural resources/energy, healthcare services, industrials, food, transportation, and financial services. Metalmark was established in 2004 by the former principals of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to manage the Metalmark Capital and Morgan Stanley Capital Partners funds. Metalmark is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 40
Sector (Chemicals) 3 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 20
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 37
Year (2000) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-11-01 EnerSys

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

EnerSys is a provider of stored energy solutions for industrial applications, manufactures and distributes reserve power and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. EnerSys was founded in 2000 and is based in Reading, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-12-22 Somerset Energy

Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Somerset Energy was an independent energy company that was formed to acquire, develop and produce and oil and natural gas located in the Appalachian Basin.

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