CVC Funds Takes Minority Stake in Hempel A/S
May 8, 2024
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.
- Buyers
- CVC Funds
- Targets
- Hempel A/S
- Sellers
- Hempel Foundation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Denmark
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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