Italmatch Chemicals Acquires Aubin Group

Dussur Acquires Minority Stake in Italmatch Chemicals from Bain Capital

December 9, 2022

Manufacturing

Saudi industrial investor Dussur has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake (expected to be less than 20%) in Italmatch Chemicals from Bain Capital Private Equity and will invest an additional €100 million via a capital increase. The transaction, expected to close in H1 2023 subject to customary approvals, aims to strengthen Italmatch's presence in the Middle East and support regional localization and growth.

Ardian Acquires 50% Stake in ANGUS Chemical Company

October 13, 2020

Manufacturing

Ardian has acquired a 50% ownership stake in ANGUS Chemical Company from Golden Gate Capital at an enterprise value of approximately $2.25 billion. Golden Gate Capital will retain the remaining 50% and Ardian will partner with ANGUS management to accelerate growth through investment in core markets, development of new molecules and a global buy-and-build strategy.

Azelis Acquires Whitfield Chemical Group (WhitChem) in the UK

March 16, 2022

Industrial Services

Azelis has acquired 100% of the shares of Whitfield Chemical Group Limited, the parent company of WhitChem, strengthening Azelis' industrial chemicals footprint in the UK and EMEA. WhitChem, a UK-based distributor focused on CASE and R&PA, employs about 30 staff and will keep its management in place to support integration and growth.

Aubrant Acquires CDM Group (EPIC Software Development)

August 1, 2023

Software

Benchmark International announced it facilitated a transaction between Minnesota-based Aubrant, LLC and New Jersey-based CDM Group, LLC (DBA EPIC Software Development). Aubrant (a custom software and cloud services provider) has combined with CDM to expand development capabilities and client coverage across life sciences, fintech, EdTech and healthtech markets.

Calibre Scientific Acquires AIT France

January 25, 2021

Medical Devices

Calibre Scientific has acquired AIT France, a Paris-based manufacturer and distributor of consumables for analytical chemistry and chromatography. The acquisition expands Calibre Scientific's chromatography product offering and strengthens its life sciences presence in Europe.

IK Investment Partners Acquires Blanchon; Abénex Reinvests

July 19, 2021

Manufacturing

IK Investment Partners has signed an agreement to invest in Blanchon, the French specialist in woodcare and floor coatings, with existing investor Abénex significantly reinvesting alongside the management team led by Guillaume Clément. The transaction — the first investment from IK's Small Cap III fund — remains subject to antitrust approvals and aims to support Blanchon's continued international expansion and external growth strategy.