M&A Deal Summary

Molecular Products Acquires Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - SODASORB Business

On December 17, 2018, Molecular Products acquired chemicals company Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - SODASORB Business from Henkel

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Molecular Products’ 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Molecular Products’ 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-12-17
Target Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - SODASORB Business
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Molecular Products
Sellers(s) Henkel
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - SODASORB Business

Düsseldorf, Germany
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - SODASORB Business product range includes carbon dioxide absorbents which have been trusted globally for decades in the healthcare and safety industries. SODASORB® products help to safely and efficiently remove carbon dioxide from anesthesia systems, saturation diving chambers, diving re-breathers, and industrial safety equipment.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Molecular Products

Harlow, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1924
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

Molecular Products is a manufacturer of advanced chemistry-based products serving the healthcare, defense, and industrial markets. The Company primarily specializes in the manufacture and supply of chemical technologies for the treatment of breathable gases. Molecular Products was founded in 1924 and is based in Harlow, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Chemicals M&A 1 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-04 OC Lugo Co.

Nyack, New York, United States

OC Lugo Co., Inc. is a manufacturer of sodium chlorate-based chemical oxygen generators and is a prime contractor for the United States Navy. Chemical oxygen generators are devices used to produce pure, breathable oxygen for use in enclosed spaces, including submarines. OC Lugo is based in Nyack, New York.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Henkel

Dusseldorf, Germany

Category Company
Founded 1876
Sector Consumer Products
Employees47,350
Revenue 21.6B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Henkel is a manufacturer and marketer of laundry, home care, beauty care, and adhesive products. The company offers adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for various business areas, including packaging and consumer goods; mobility and electronics; and craftsmen, construction, and professional industries. Henkel was founded in 1876 and is based in Dusseldorf, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector: Chemicals M&A 3 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 4 of 5
Country: Germany M&A 2 of 3
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-16 Aislantes Nacionales S.A.

Santiago, Chile

Aislantes Nacionales S.A. is a company specialized in manufacturing and marketing a wide variety of products in the building materials market. The portfolio includes ceramic tile installation systems, mortars for finishing floors and walls, elastic sealants and insulation systems. Aislantes is based in Santiago, Chile and employs around 220 people at a local production site.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-04 Molecule

Concord, California, United States

Molecule Corp. is a privately owned, technology-driven enterprise focused on product innovation in additive manufacturing. Molecule Corp. provides advanced solutions for 3D printing applications – including medical device, aerospace, automotive and a wide variety of consumer goods – as well as industrial inkjet materials, impacting a wide variety of markets.

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