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M&A

SAFIC-ALCAN

Acquired by

EQUISTONE / IK PARTNERS / SAGARD / EMZ PARTNERS / SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials EV [1b EUR - 100b EUR] 06/2022

SAFIC-ALCAN acquired by EQUISTONE / IK PARTNERS / SAGARD / EMZ PARTNERS / SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials EV [1b EUR - 100b EUR] 06/2022

Target

SAFIC-ALCAN

Acquirer

EQUISTONE / IK PARTNERS / SAGARD / EMZ PARTNERS / SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES

Context

The executive team of Safic-Alcan successfully organized a new Management Buyout (MBO) to reorganize its capital and reinforce management control. The transaction values the group above €1.0 billion, a significant milestone following a period of record growth. The deal marks a leadership transition, with Yann Lissillour succeeding Martial Lecat as CEO. A key feature of this transaction is the expansion of the employee shareholder base, with the goal of having over 500 employees holding equity. The financial sponsors provided a mix of equity and bond financing (obligations) to allow the management team to "re-lever" and strengthen their majority position. This structure ensures Safic-Alcan remains an independent, management-controlled entity while securing the resources for continued international development.

Target

Safic-Alcan is a leading independent French distributor of specialty chemicals. The company serves as a critical intermediary between global chemical manufacturers and diverse industrial sectors, including rubber, coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Operating through a network of 32 offices worldwide, Safic-Alcan provides high-performance polymers, additives, and materials, backed by a team of highly specialized sales engineers. The group’s value proposition is built on technical expertise and long-term partnerships with both principals and customers.

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Other operations with SAFIC-ALCAN

Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector	Target Description
01/2015	SAGARD / SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES / EMZ PARTNERS	SAFIC-ALCAN	FRANCE	Chemicals & Materials	Safic-Alcan is a leading independent French distributor of specialty chemicals. The company serves as a critical intermediary between global chemical manufacturers and diverse industrial sectors, including rubber, coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Operating through a network of 32 offices worldwide, Safic-Alcan provides high-performance polymers, additives, and materials, backed by a team of highly specialized sales engineers. The group’s value proposition is built on technical expertise and long-term partnerships with both principals and customers.