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Element Solutions Acquires MacDermid

On October 12, 2013, Element Solutions acquired chemicals company MacDermid for 1.8B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Element Solutions’ 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Element Solutions’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Element Solutions’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Element Solutions’ 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-10-12
Target MacDermid
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Element Solutions
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 1.8B USD
Advisor(s) Lazard (Financial)

Target

MacDermid

Denver, Colorado, United States
MacDermid is a leading global provider of proprietary specialty chemicals and technical services to a wide range of diverse end use markets including electronics, metal and plastics finishing and offshore oil and gas markets. The company competes in a wide range of attractive niche markets and typically holds a #1 or #2 market position in each of its businesses.

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Buyer

Element Solutions

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Category Company
Founded 1785
Sector Chemicals
Employees5,300
Revenue 2.5B USD (2024)
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.

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Sector: Chemicals M&A 1 of 9
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 9
State: Colorado M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 8
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 8
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Chuo-Ku, Japan

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