M&A Deal Summary

Ferro Acquires Nubiola Pigmentos SL

On April 29, 2015, Ferro acquired chemicals company Nubiola Pigmentos SL for 146M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ferro’s 6th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Ferro’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Ferro’s 1st transaction in Spain.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-04-29
Target Nubiola Pigmentos SL
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Ferro
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 146M EUR

Target

Nubiola Pigmentos SL

Barcelona, Spain
Nubiola Pigmentos SL is a producer of specialty inorganic pigments and the world’s largest producer of Ultramarine Blue. Other products include Iron Oxides, Chrome Oxide Greens and Corrosion Inhibitors.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ferro

Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1919
Sector Chemicals
Revenue 959M USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION
Ferro's corporate headquarters in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
Ferro's corporate headquarters in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

Ferro is a global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions. Ferro supplies functional coatings for glass, metal, ceramic, and other substrates and color solutions in the form of specialty pigments and colorants for a broad range of industries and applications. Ferro products are sold into the building and construction, automotive, electronics, industrial products, household furnishings, and appliance markets. The Company's reportable segments include Functional Coatings and Color Solutions. Ferro was formed in 1919 and is based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 18
Sector (Chemicals) 6 of 10
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 13
Country (Spain) 1 of 4
Year (2015) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 10
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