M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-10-27 |
| Target | Ketjen |
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Buyer(s) |
KPS Capital Partners
Albemarle |
| Sellers(s) | Albemarle |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| PE ASSETS | 21.8B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
KPS Capital Partners is a private investment firm that targets special situations including turnarounds, restructurings, bankruptcies, and corporate divestitures. KPS' target investment size is $200 million to $2 billion in businesses with minimum revenues of $250 million. The Firm has specific interest in companies engaged in the manufacturing, transportation, and service industries. KPS will not consider investments in high technology, financial services, telecommunications, broadcast media, real estate and natural resources. The Firm's geographic coverage spans the US, Canada, and Europe. KPS Capital Partners was formed in 1991 and is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 55 of 55 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 25 of 25 |
| State: Texas M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Country: United States M&A | 41 of 41 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-10 |
Hussey Copper
Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, United States Hussey Copper is a manufacturer of copper bus bars and other copper products in the United States. With a fully integrated mill, the company provides a wide range of flat-rolled copper products for the electrical distribution, industrial and residential construction markets. As a fully integrated producer, Hussey manufactures its products by melting and casting its copper to provide the finished product or component part. Hussey produces a wide range of copper and, to a lesser extent, copper-nickel products. Hussey Copper was founded in 1848 and is based in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania. |
Sell | - |
Albemarle develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals to meet customer needs across a diverse range of end markets. The company's services include petroleum refining, consumer electronics, plastics/packaging, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, crop protection, food safety, and custom chemistry services. Albemarle was incorporated in 1887 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 10 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 9 of 9 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 5 of 5 |
| State: Texas M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 4 of 4 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-25 |
Albemarle - Fine Chemistry Services Business
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Albemarle Corp.'s Fine Chemistry Services Business is a provider of chemical products. |
Sell | $570M |
Albemarle develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals to meet customer needs across a diverse range of end markets. The company's services include petroleum refining, consumer electronics, plastics/packaging, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, crop protection, food safety, and custom chemistry services. Albemarle was incorporated in 1887 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 9 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 8 of 8 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 9 of 9 |
| State: Texas M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-25 |
Albemarle - Fine Chemistry Services Business
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Albemarle Corp.'s Fine Chemistry Services Business is a provider of chemical products. |
Sell | $570M |
