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Univar $2 billion acquisition of Nexeo

17/9/2018
Private acquisition
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$ 2 billion

Announced

17/9/2018

Overview:

  • Univar, a US distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals, has agreed to acquire its smaller rival Nexeo Solutions for $2 billion.
  • Goldman Sachs acted as Univar’s financial adviser, while Moelis & Co advised Nexeo.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2019, subject to regulatory approval.

Prin Shasiharan - Researcher

Jurisdiction:

Canada

Deal type:

Private acquisition

Practice area:

M&A

Industry sector:

Industrials and manufacturing

Firms:
Stikeman Elliott

Party: Univar (Acquirer)

Vinson & Elkins

Party: TPG Capital (Shareholder)

Lawyers: Lande Spottswood, Sarah Morgan

Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz

Party: Univar (Acquirer)

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