Who owns EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL?

EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL has been 100% owned by LANXESS since February 2021.

At what enterprise value was EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL acquired in 2021?

During the acquisition of EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL by LANXESS in 2021, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL when it was acquired by LANXESS?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL is in the range of 10x - 18x.

When was EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL acquired by LANXESS?

EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL was acquired by LANXESS in 2021.

What was the revenue of EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL at the time of the deal?

The revenue of EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL during the acquisition?

EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

How is the data for the EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the AgriFood sector in 2026 is 11.0x.

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02/2021

EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL acquired by LANXESS

UNITED STATES Food Processing / Ingredients EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

LANXESS AG has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Emerald Kalama Chemical from the US private equity firm American Securities LLC. This acquisition is a major strategic step for LANXESS, significantly strengthening its "Consumer Protection" segment by adding a complementary portfolio of high-margin preservatives and animal hygiene products. The deal also expands LANXESS's footprint in North America, which accounts for nearly half of the target's sales. The transaction is fully financed through LANXESS's existing liquidity and is expected to generate significant annual synergies within three years of completion.

EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.0x).

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Target

Emerald Kalama Chemical is a world-leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, with a specific focus on the consumer segment. The company is the global leader in benzoate chemistry (preservatives). Its portfolio is split into two main areas: Consumer Specialties (75% of sales), which includes preservatives for food, household, and cosmetic applications, as well as flavors, fragrances, and animal nutrition products

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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