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Element Solutions Acquires H K Wentworth

On May 5, 2021, Element Solutions acquired chemicals company H K Wentworth for 60M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Element Solutions’ 5th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Element Solutions’ 7th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Element Solutions’ 2nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-05-05
Target H K Wentworth
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Element Solutions
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 60M USD

Target

H K Wentworth

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom
H K Wentworth is a manufacturer of electro-chemicals for the electronics, LED, automotive and industrial manufacturing industries. HKW offers an array of products, including thermal management materials, conformal coatings, encapsulation resins, electronic cleaning solutions, and general maintenance products with a presence in over 55 countries. H K Wentworth was founded in 1941 and is based in Ashby de la Zouch, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Element Solutions

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Category Company
Founded 1785
Sector Chemicals
Employees5,300
Revenue 2.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Element Solutions is a diversified producer of high-technology specialty chemical products and provider of technical services. Element Solutions was incorporated in 1785 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 11
Sector (Chemicals) 5 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 8
Country (United Kingdom) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-10 DMP

Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

DMP Corp. is a provider of efficient, cost-effective wastewater treatment and recycle and reuse solutions. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified chemical manufacturer, DMP offers a broad selection of manufacturing proprietary chemicals and equipment that provide effective and comprehensive solutions tailored to customers’ needs across a variety of industries. DMP Corp. was founded in 1971 and is based in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-11 Coventya

Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France

Coventya develops and supplies specialty chemicals for surface finishing in over 40 countries and 4 continents. Coventya is based in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France.

Buy €420M
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