M&A Deal Summary

Seqens Acquires Wavelength Pharmaceuticals

On August 26, 2021, Seqens acquired life science company Wavelength Pharmaceuticals from SK Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Seqens’ 2nd transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Seqens’ 1st transaction in Israel.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-08-26
Target Wavelength Pharmaceuticals
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Seqens
Sellers(s) SK Capital Partners
Deal Type Merger

Target

Wavelength Pharmaceuticals

Petah Tikva, Israel
Wavelength Pharmaceuticals is a developer and manufacturer of generic APIs and finished dose forms (“FDF”) with operations primarily located in Israel and supporting functions in the U.S. and India. The Business has a global customer base and a broad array of products that leverage its specialized manufacturing capabilities and core competency in complex chemistries. Wavelength Pharmaceuticals is based in Petah Tikva, Israel.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Seqens

Ecully, France

Category Company
Founded 2003
Sector Chemicals
Employees3,200
Revenue 470M EUR (2010)
DESCRIPTION

Seqens is a global diversified chemicals Group that produces and distributes essential chemicals that are used in everyday products. Seqens offers a broad portfolio of active ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty ingredients, develops and industrializes the most demanding molecules, and relies on its ability to innovate, develop and implement the best available technologies. Seqens was founded in 2003 and is based in Ecully, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 2
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
Country (Israel) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-20 PCI Synthesis

Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

PCI Synthesis, Inc. is a Pharmaceutical Development CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) based in Newburyport, MA and is the largest small molecule drug substance manufacturer in the New England area. PCI Synthesis is also a commercial manufacturer of new chemical entities (NCEs), generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and other specialty chemical products for the medical device industry.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-07 PCAS

Longjumeau, France

PCAS is an international fine and specialty chemicals group that shares an ambition for excellence with its customers, which primarily include market-leading international groups. PCAS designs and delivers the best industrial solutions for its customers' specific expectations. PCAS was founded in 1962 and is based in Longjumeau, France.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

SK Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 4.9B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

SK Capital Partners is a private investor in mature and middle-market companies located throughout North America. SK Capital focuses on companies with opportunities for substantial business improvement and strong growth prospects. The Firm looks to invest $100 to $200 million of equity in transactions valued up to $500 million. Prospective businesses typically generate $50 to $500 million in revenues and at least $100 million in EBITDA. Areas of interest include specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare. The Firm will consider a variety of transaction situations, including buyouts, recapitalizations, growth equity financings, and corporate carve-outs. SK Capital Partners was spun out of Arsenal Capital Partners and became independent in 2007. SK Capital Partners is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 14
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 2
Type (Merger) 2 of 2
Country (Israel) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-23 Deltech - Monomers Polymers & European Businesses

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Deltech's Monomers, Polymers & European Businesses provides the production of high-performance aromatic monomers and specialized crystal polystyrene.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-13 Tri-Tex

St-Eustache, Quebec, Canada

Tri-Tex is a producer of high-performance specialty chemicals focused on the adhesive, sealants, surfactants, and textile & paper chemical markets. Tri-Tex was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in St-Eustache, Quebec.

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