Barentz International Acquires Maroon Group from CI Capital Partners
October 14, 2020
Barentz International, a Cinven-backed global distributor of life science ingredients, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maroon Group, a leading North American distributor of specialty chemicals and life science ingredients headquartered in Avon, Ohio. Maroon, previously owned by CI Capital Partners, has roughly $500 million in annual revenue and ~300 employees; the deal expands Barentz's presence and capabilities across North America.
- Buyers
- Barentz International, Cinven
- Targets
- Maroon Group
- Sellers
- CI Capital Partners
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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