M&A Deal Summary

Rhône Group Acquires ASK Chemicals

On June 1, 2014, private equity firm Rhône Group acquired chemicals company ASK Chemicals

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Rhône Group’s 4th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Rhône Group’s 4th transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-06-01
Target ASK Chemicals
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Rhône Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

ASK Chemicals

Hilden, Germany
ASK Chemicals is a provider of foundry chemicals and auxiliaries. The Company's comprehensive product and service portfolio ranges from binders, coatings, feeders, filters and release agents to metallurgical products such as inoculants, magnesium treatment wires, inoculation wires and master alloys for iron casting. Core production, prototype development and a wide array of simulation services complete the range. ASK Chemicals is based in Hilden, Germany.

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Buyer

Rhône Group

New York, New York, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 8.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Rhône Group is a private equity and financial advisory firm focused on large-scale buyouts across North America and Western Europe. Areas of interest include energy, materials, industrials, retail, consumer products, healthcare, and financial services. Rhône was formed in 1995 and has offices in New York, Paris, and London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 30
Sector (Chemicals) 4 of 5
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 7 of 8
Country (Germany) 4 of 4
Year (2014) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-07-01 Eden Springs International

Préverenges, Switzerland

Eden Springs International is a provider of water and coffee solutions for offices. Eden Springs offers a variety of integrated water and coffee solutions designed to cater to a wide range of tastes and requirements of a diverse customer base.

Buy €240M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-07-15 Orion Engineered Carbons

Frankfurt, Germany

Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH a producer of carbon black for application in specialty pigments and for the reinforcement of various rubber-based products.

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