M&A Deal Summary

Platinum Equity and NB Private Equity Partners Acquire Solenis

On July 6, 2021, private equity firm Platinum Equity and asset manager NB Private Equity Partners acquired chemicals company Solenis from CD&R for 5.3B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 4th and NB Private Equity Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 2nd and NB Private Equity Partners’ 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 99th and NB Private Equity Partners’ 21st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 1st and NB Private Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in Delaware.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-07-06
Target Solenis
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Platinum Equity
NB Private Equity Partners
Sellers(s) CD&R
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 5.3B USD
Advisor(s) BofA Securities
Citi (Financial)
Debevoise & Plimpton (Legal)

Target

Solenis

Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Solenis is a global manufacturer of specialty chemicals for pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power, and municipal markets. Solenis was founded in 1907 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Platinum Equity

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 50.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.

Platinum Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring divestitures of larger public companies primarily in North America and Europe. Historically, Platinum targeted technology/software related businesses, however, the firm has since branched out beyond tech and will consider acquisitions in a broad range of industries including chemicals, communications, logistics, healthcare, automotive, industrial products, and business services. Platinum Equity was formed in 1995 by Tom Gores and is based in Beverly Hills, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 123 of 156
Sector: Chemicals M&A 4 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 28 of 42
State: Delaware M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 99 of 121
Year: 2021 M&A 9 of 14
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 31
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-02 Multi-Color

Batavia, Ohio, United States

Multi-Color is a provider of label solutions supporting a number of brands including leading producers of home and personal care, wine and spirit, food and beverage and specialty consumer products. MCC serves international brand owners in North, Central and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and China with a comprehensive range of the latest label technologies in Pressure Sensitive, Cut and Stack, In-Mold, Shrink Sleeve and Heat Transfer. Multi-Color was founded in 1916 and is based in Batavia, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-07 Happy Floors

Miami, Florida, United States

Happy Floors is an importer and distributor of premium Italian and Spanish ceramic and porcelain tile for use in residential and commercial flooring applications. With a focus on the higher-end tile segment, the company distributes its products across the United States to a diversified customer base of top-performing specialty floor covering stores. Happy Floors was founded in 1987 and is based in Miami, Florida.

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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 34 of 39
Sector: Chemicals M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 17 of 20
State: Delaware M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 21 of 24
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-14 Service Med

Bussolengo, Italy

Service Med offers rent and management services of high efficient anti decubitus systems. These systems are both manufactured under their own brand (MKS-Innovatech) and by other main international companies. Service Med was formed in 1992 and is based in Bussolengo, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-09 Auctane

Austin, Texas, United States

Auctane is a provider of Internet-based mailing and shipping solutions. From same-day delivery and intuitive shipping software to a network of 3PL providers — and everything in between — Auctane’s suite of technology solutions solves a variety logistic challenges. Auctane was founded in 1996 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Buy $6.6B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

CD&R

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1978
PE ASSETS 30.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC (CD&R) is a large private equity firm that targets non-core divestitures of large corporations, growth equity financings, traditional buyouts, and corporate/family partnerships. CD&R looks for opportunities in North America, Western Europe, and Asia and will consider businesses in a wide range of sectors including consumer/retail, healthcare, industrials, and services. Prospective companies generally lead their respective markets, have stable cash flows, and possess competitive advantages through differentiated products, services, or processes. CD&R was formed in 1978 and has offices in New York City and London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 41 of 48
Sector: Chemicals M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 5 of 7
State: Delaware M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 31 of 38
Year: 2021 M&A 3 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-02 Multi-Color

Batavia, Ohio, United States

Multi-Color is a provider of label solutions supporting a number of brands including leading producers of home and personal care, wine and spirit, food and beverage and specialty consumer products. MCC serves international brand owners in North, Central and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and China with a comprehensive range of the latest label technologies in Pressure Sensitive, Cut and Stack, In-Mold, Shrink Sleeve and Heat Transfer. Multi-Color was founded in 1916 and is based in Batavia, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-14 Core & Main

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Core & Main is a distributor of water, sewer, storm, fusible piping, and fire protection infrastructure products that serves the needs of both contractors and municipalities in all aspects of the water, wastewater, clean water, landfill, energy, and fire protection industries. Core & Main was founded in 1874 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

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