Mergers & Acquisitions

Chemicals & Plastics Distribution

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Univar Solutions Going Private in $8.1B Deal

The transaction between the chemicals and food ingredients distributor and private equity firm Apollo is expected to close in the second half of 2023.

Dorn Group’s James Dorn and Tom Gale recap some of the key themes from MDM’s recent Distribution M&A Summit and outline the most pertinent areas of improvement for EBITDA margin, growth and value.

Deal activity outpaces most expectations, but valuations and market dynamics have shifted dramatically from the previous two years of a hot seller’s market environment. Here are some key themes emerging for the year ahead for...