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Klabin Fragrances acquired by Turpaz Industries

UNITED STATES Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals / Flavors & Fragrances EV $10–30M

Context

Turpaz Industries, acting through its wholly owned subsidiary Turpaz USA, has executed a definitive agreement to acquire an 81% majority stake in Klabin Fragrances. The deal structure incorporates performance-based adjustments for the 2022 fiscal year and includes a put/call option mechanism for the remaining 19% equity interest, exercisable for a one-year period beginning January 1, 2026. The acquisition is financed through a combination of independent corporate resources and external bank financing. This transaction serves as a highly synergistic platform investment designed to significantly scale the North American footprint of the buyer. The acquisition perfectly aligns with a broader sector consolidation strategy, allowing the parties to merge their existing US operations to maximize manufacturing efficiencies at the New Jersey facility. Combining resources will unlock substantial procurement synergies and deepen the value-add product offering available to the joint customer base. This deal acts as a strong signal for ongoing cross-border sector consolidation within the specialty chemicals and fragrance ecosystem, where well-capitalized global players actively deploy dry powder to capture specialized regional assets. It underscores the market appetite for value-accretive bolt-on acquisitions that immediately enhance regional manufacturing capacity.

Klabin Fragrances, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, standing directly in line with the average observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.8x in 2022).

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Target

Klabin Fragrances, Inc. is a United States-based enterprise specializing in the research, development, production, and supply of custom fragrances, natural oil blends, and synthetic ingredients. The company formulates raw materials and functional solutions tailored for diverse end-markets, including cosmetics, toiletries, candles, personal care products, diffusers, and fine fragrances. The organization operates as a highly specialized niche player within the North American fragrance extraction segment, having built a defensive and unique competitive moat since its inception in 1994. The business relies on a resilient operating model driven by bespoke formulation capabilities, which naturally fosters deep integration into its clients' supply chains and ensures recurring revenue streams. From a strategic perspective, the entity presents significant M&A attractiveness due to its consistent cash flow generation and the high potential for operational synergies when plugged into a larger global platform. The distinctive value proposition of the business lies in its agility and its capacity to deliver custom-tailored product suites from its dedicated New Jersey facility.

Ent. Value

$10–30M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

2x–6x

EV / EBITDA

10x–18x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2021
$5–25M
$0–5M
[members only]
2020
$5–25M
$0–5M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV $10–30M

Revenue range: $5–25M

EBITDA range: $0–5M

EV/Revenue range: 2x - 6x

EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x

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Target: klabin fragrances

Acquirer: turpaz industries

FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Turpaz Industries’s acquisition of 100% of Klabin Fragrances, an American company specialised in Specialty Chemicals, in 2022.

How was the acquisition of Klabin Fragrances by Turpaz Industries valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the $10–30M band, its EV/EBITDA multiple within the 10x - 18x range, and its EV/revenue multiple within the 2x - 6x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What were Klabin Fragrances’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Klabin Fragrances generated annual revenue estimated in the $5–25M range and EBITDA in the $0–5M bracket (FY 2021). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

How does the valuation of Klabin Fragrances compare to benchmarks in the Industry & Manufacturing sector?

With an estimated multiple range of 10x - 18x, the transaction stands directly in line with historical averages for the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.8x in 2022).

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