Chemicals
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Malte Jantz
Partner, Managing DirectorOur Chemicals team has broad industry knowledge with a focus on specialty chemicals, including paints & coatings, construction chemicals, adhesives & sealants. This application-oriented market segment of the chemicals industry is signaling increased market consolidation and fluctuating industry trends. CFI knows the driving market forces and technology trends that influence the chemicals’ sector M&A activity.
CFI Chemicals helps business owners find the best partner for their succession plan or potential collaboration. Whether it is a corporation with a successfully designed carve-out or a financial sponsor looking to find the optimal target in their quest for growth on a regional or global basis, CFI is prepared to assist in every transaction.
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has acquired 10% of the shares it did not already own in its JV
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Transaction details
Peter / Lacke, a glass and metal coatings company based in Germany with over 100 years of experience in the industry, has acquired an additional 10% of shares it did not already own in its JV in Poland, making it a majority shareholder
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