M&A Deal Summary

Investindustrial Acquires Bakelite Synthetics

On April 1, 2021, private equity firm Investindustrial acquired chemicals company Bakelite Synthetics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Investindustrial’s 2nd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Investindustrial’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Investindustrial’s 1st transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-04-01
Target Bakelite Synthetics
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Investindustrial
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Bakelite Synthetics

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Bakelite Synthetics is an integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions, and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies. Bakelite Synthetics is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Buyer

Investindustrial

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 11.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Investindustrial is an investment firm focused on creating global leaders through organic growth and acquisitions. The Firm is operationally driven and seeks opportunities in Southern Europe. Areas of interest include services, consumer, retail, leisure, and industrial manufacturing. Investindustrial has offices in London, Luxembourg, Milan, Lugano, Barcelona, Shanghai, and New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 49 of 58
Sector (Chemicals) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 21 of 23
State (Kentucky) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 6
Year (2021) 2 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-01 CSM Ingredients

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

CSM Ingredients is a manufacturer and distributor of bakery ingredients mainly to the artisanal traditional trade (pastry and bakery shops) and industrial channels, with a wide product portfolio focused primarily on bread ingredients, pastry mixes, bakery fats, fillings, glazes, toppings and icings. Key brands include Artisal, Arkady, Braims, Craigmillar, Marguerite, Masterline, MeisterMarken and Ulmer Spatz. CSM Ingredients was founded in 1900 and is based in Luxembourg, Europe.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-19 Knoll

East Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States

Knoll is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with its clients to create inspired modern interiors, supporting clients wherever they work or live. The company's internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Knoll was founded in 1983 and is based in East Greenville, Pennsylvania.

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