M&A Deal Summary

J.M. Huber Acquires Biolchim

On August 8, 2022, J.M. Huber acquired chemicals company Biolchim from Chequers Capital and NB Private Equity Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is J.M. Huber’s 3rd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is J.M. Huber’s 1st transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-08-08
Target Biolchim
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) J.M. Huber
Sellers(s) Chequers Capital
NB Private Equity Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Biolchim

Bologna, Italy
Biolchim is a company focused on the production and commercialization of biostimulants, whose function is to stimulate natural processes to enhance nutrient uptake, nutrient efficiency, tolerance to abiotic stress, and crop quality in full respect of sustainable agriculture values and practices. Biolchim was founded in 1973 and is based in Bologna, Italy.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

J.M. Huber

Edison, New Jersey, United States

Category Company
Founded 1883
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

J.M. Huber Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in hydrocolloids, specialty chemicals and minerals, and engineered woods businesses in the United States and internationally.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector: Chemicals M&A 3 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 5
Country: Italy M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-09 Huber Engineered Materials

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Huber Engineered Materials is a provider of engineered specialty chemical ingredients that enhance the performance, appeal and processing of a broad range of products used in industrial and consumer-based applications.

Sell $630M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-13 Active Minerals

Sparks, Maryland, United States

Active Minerals is a global market provider in the production and distribution of air-float kaolin and gel-grade attapulgite clays for customers in fiberglass, construction, drilling, agriculture, and concrete end markets, among others. The Company’s products provide highly tangible qualities in customers’ end products: Air-float kaolin strengthens fiberglass for usage in printed circuit boards prior to assembly in electronics end products such as phones, tablets, and automobiles. Gel-grade attapulgite is used to increase viscosity of mixtures in a variety of end markets including joint tape compounds used for wallboard construction, and paints & coatings to prevent settling and hard packing. Active Minerals International was founded in 1964 and is based in Sparks, Maryland.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Chequers Capital

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1972
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Chequers Capital is a private equity group focused on acquiring and developing small, medium, and large-sized companies in partnership with management. Chequers primarily seek opportunities in France, Germany, Italy, Benelux, Switzerland, and Spain. The Firm looks to commit €40 to €150 million per investment in transactions valued between €80 and €500 million. Sectors of interest broadly include all areas of industrial, distribution, and services. Target transaction situations include turnarounds, recapitalizations, buyouts, and divestitures. Chequers Capital was formed in 1972 and is based in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 25
Sector: Chemicals M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 7
Country: Italy M&A 3 of 5
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-14 OCI Informatique et Digital

Mundolsheim, France

OCI Informatique et Digital is a 360° IT services company addressing all IT needs (hardware, software and services incl. consulting, audit, integration and managed services) of small to medium sized businesses. Following an active build-up strategy, the group today relies on a network of more than 25 sites covering most of France and addressing a diverse range of industries. OCI Informatique et Digital was founded in 1979 and is based in Mundolsheim, France.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-28 Somacis

Castelfidardo, Italy

Somacis focuses on designing and manufacturing highly engineered Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), targeting advanced technological applications across several end markets including aerospace & defense, telecom infrastructure, industrials, IT, automotive/EV, and medical devices. The company boasts a synergetic global production footprint with five manufacturing facilities across Italy (Castelfidardo, Manfredonia), the UK (Devon), the US (Poway, CA), and China (Dongguan). It leverages an integrated business model strategically designed to position itself as a worldwide one-stop-shop platform matching its global customers’ highest technology, quality, and service standards. Somacis was founded in 1972 and is based in Castelfidardo, Italy.

Buy -
DESCRIPTION

NB Private Equity Partners is a publicly traded asset manager focused on acquiring direct investments in privately held companies. The Firm principally targets businesses in the US and looks to invest alongside other private equity managers when considering opportunities. NB Private Equity Partners is headquartered in the UK, with an additional office in the US.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 13
Sector: Chemicals M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 5
Country: Italy M&A 5 of 6
Year: 2022 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-18 MHS

Mount Washington, Kentucky, United States

MHS is a provider of e-commerce infrastructure, enabling systems automation for top logistics and e-commerce companies in the world. MHS services its customers and the parcel industry through best-in-class turnkey engineering design services, software, and equipment. MHS was founded in 1975 and is based in Mount Washington, Kentucky.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-21 Nord Anglia Education

London, United Kingdom

Nord Anglia Education is an international operator of premium schools, serving students from kindergarten through the end of secondary school (K-12). Together, they educate more than 37,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. Nord Anglia Education was formed in 1972 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy $14.5B