M&A Deal Summary

Keppel Infrastructure Trust Acquires Ixom

On November 15, 2018, Keppel Infrastructure Trust acquired chemicals company Ixom from The Blackstone Group for 777M AUD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Keppel Infrastructure Trust’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Keppel Infrastructure Trust’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Keppel Infrastructure Trust’s 1st transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-11-15
Target Ixom
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Keppel Infrastructure Trust
Sellers(s) The Blackstone Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 777M AUD

Target

Ixom

Victoria, Australia
Ixom is a global chemicals business focused on providing water treatment and chemical distribution services in Australia and New Zealand, with a growing presence in North and South America and Asia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Keppel Infrastructure Trust

Singapore, Singapore

Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Infrastructure
Revenue 2.0B SGD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) is a diversified business trust listed in Singapore. KIT’s portfolio comprises strategic businesses and assets in the three core segments of Energy Transition, Environmental Services, and Distribution & Storage. These businesses and assets provide essential products and services across a broad range of industries; and generate regular and resilient cash flows, with potential for growth that is supported by favourable long-term market dynamics and demand. Keppel Infrastructure Trust was founded in 2007 and is based in Singapore.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Australia) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

The Blackstone Group

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 131.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 124 of 173
Sector (Chemicals) 6 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 45 of 67
Country (Australia) 2 of 3
Year (2018) 9 of 13
Size (of disclosed) 44 of 57
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