COVENTYA
Acquired by
ELEMENT SOLUTIONS
COVENTYA acquired by ELEMENT SOLUTIONS
Target
COVENTYA
Acquirer
ELEMENT SOLUTIONS
Context
The acquisition of Coventya by Element Solutions Inc represents a major turning point in the professionalization of the surface treatment sector, signaling a shift toward global industrialized chemical platforms. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "portfolio-synergy" play, merging Coventya’s industry-leading technical operational depth in specialty plating with Element Solutions Inc's massive global scale and R&...D infrastructure. This structural alignment provides the combined organization with the scientific hardware required to address the increasing complexity of global supply chains, specifically the rising demand for lightweight aluminum treatments and sustainable hybrid-vehicle components.
COVENTYA, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN premium to the 10.6x average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector.
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Target
Coventya is a France company specialized in Surface Treatment Chemicals. The organization has established a global reputation as a primary enabler of the General Metal Finishing industry, focusing on the development of high-fidelity chemical solutions for decorative and functional plating. At the heart of their operations is a philosophy of technical operational depth, merging chemical synthesis with a deep understanding of surface physics across the automotive, luxury, and aerospace sectors. They differentiate themselves through a robust research and development ecosystem, particularly centered on lightweight plating solutions for aluminum and plating-on-plastics (POP).
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Other operations with COVENTYA
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 03/2016 | SILVERFLEET | COVENTYA | FRANCE | Specialty Chemicals | Conventya has been acquired by Silverfleet Capital, marking the end of a successful expansion cycle under Equistone Partners Europe. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "global-scaling" play, merging Coventya’s industry-leading technical operational depth in specialty surface chemicals with the sponsor’s extensive expertise in executing high-velocity buy-to-build strategies. This structural alignment provides the organization with the scientific talent and logistical hardware required to address the increasing demand for specialized coatings in the United States and emerging markets. |
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