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03/2016

COVENTYA acquired by SILVERFLEET

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals REV 100M - 200M EUR

Context

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.

COVENTYA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.8x).

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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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Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M EUR

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Acquirer: silverfleet