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01/2015

SAFIC-ALCAN

Acquired by

SAGARD, SOCIETE GENERALE CAPITAL PARTENAIRES & EMZ PARTNERS

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Specialty Chemicals REV 250M - 500M EUR

Context

The management of Safic-Alcan finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in the group from Parquest Capital. This transaction is a landmark "Management-led Buyout" (MBO) aimed at affirming the company’s independence by placing the founding executives at the center of the capital structure. The deal was supported by a pool of institutional investors providing long-term equity and mezzanine capital. The acquisition financing was underwritten and coordinated by HSBC and Natixis as Bookrunners, with Société Générale joining as Mandated Lead Arranger. This new governance structure is designed to allow Safic-Alcan to pursue its European leadership ambitions through a sustainable and profitable growth trajectory.

SAFIC-ALCAN, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2014, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.0x).

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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

DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
SAFIC-ALCANFRANCEChemicals & 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.

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Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

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Authors: mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).

Acquirer: emz partners / sagard / societe generale capital partenaires