COVENTYA acquired by SILVERFLEET
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 [members only] in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).
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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).
Ent. Value
€100–200M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
[members only]
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with COVENTYA
Other operations with COVENTYA
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/2021 | ELEMENT SOLUTIONS | COVENTYA | FRANCE | Specialty Chemicals |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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REFERENCES
Revenue range: €100–200M
EBITDA range: €10–30M
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Acquirer: silverfleet