Hempel Acquires Farrow & Ball

CVC Funds Takes Minority Stake in Hempel A/S

May 8, 2024

Manufacturing

CVC Funds will subscribe to new shares in Hempel A/S via its Strategic Opportunities platform to acquire a minority stake of up to 30%, with the Hempel Foundation remaining the majority owner. The investment is intended to accelerate Hempel’s organic and inorganic growth — including R&D in sustainable coating technologies and potential M&A — and is expected to close in the second half of 2024 subject to regulatory approval.

A.P. Moller Holding Acquires Faerch Group

December 14, 2020

Packaging

A.P. Møller Holding A/S has signed an agreement to acquire Faerch A/S, a pan‑European leader in sustainable food packaging, from funds managed by Advent International for approximately EUR 1.9 billion. The deal, subject to competition approvals and completion of Faerch's recently announced Sirap acquisition, will support Faerch's expansion of recycling capacity and accelerate its circular packaging strategy.

Karl Bachl (BACHL) Acquires Hammerl GmbH from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities

August 2, 2022

Building Products

Karl Bachl GmbH & Co KG (BACHL) has acquired Hammerl GmbH, a German manufacturer of blown films and dimpled mats, from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities. The deal transfers Hammerl's production capabilities — including an in-house recycling plant and a full range of construction films — to BACHL to strengthen its product offering across Europe; financial terms were not disclosed.

Hydrofarm Acquires House & Garden

May 24, 2021

Agriculture

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. agreed to acquire House & Garden, Inc. and affiliated entities for approximately $125 million, funded with existing cash, with the acquired businesses becoming wholly owned indirect subsidiaries. The acquisition expands Hydrofarm's branded nutrients portfolio (including the House & Garden and Mad Farmer brands), with House & Garden expected to generate about $55 million in 2021 net sales and the deal valuing the business at under 7x estimated 2021 adjusted EBITDA.

Cairngorm Capital Acquires Fairalls (Builders' Merchants)

July 18, 2019

Building Products

Cairngorm Capital Partners has acquired Fairalls (Builders' Merchants) Limited, adding it to its existing building merchant businesses Parkers Building Supplies and Stamco to create the largest independent builders' merchant group in the South East of England. The enlarged group operates 24 branches with over 500 employees and combined revenues of approximately £120 million; Fairalls itself reported c.£15m revenue and about 85 employees and will continue to trade under the Fairalls brand with Richard Fairall remaining involved during the transition.

Hemp, Inc. Acquires Ferris Holding Inc.

September 14, 2021

Manufacturing

Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP) completed an all-stock acquisition of Ferris Holding Inc., a Las Vegas-based manufacturer and co-packer of hemp/CBD products. The deal gives Hemp, Inc. in-house manufacturing and co-packing capability for its King of Hemp product line, aiming to reduce costs and accelerate new product launches.