Univar $2 billion acquisition of Nexeo

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