Chemicals
In the complex world of chemicals, which is increasingly impacted by the role of Asian markets and suppliers, BDA has assisted numerous clients in areas ranging from petrochemicals, through intermediates, polymers and plastics, to specialty chemicals, specialty materials and downstream applications.
BDA understands the drivers and challenges of this global industry and maintains a wide network of contacts. This has led us to work on a variety of corporate finance transactions and other strategic projects as highlighted below.
Simon Kavanagh
Partner, Head of Hong Kong, Head of Industrials
divested China architectural paint business to
2023
Chemicals
acquired by
a portfolio company of
2022
Chemicals
Debt and equity restructuring
2022
Chemicals
has been acquired by
2021
Chemicals
a portfolio company of
has been acquired by
2021
Chemicals
divested China phenolic resins plant to
2021
Chemicals
divested to
a portfolio company of
2020
Chemicals
divested Asian electronic cleaning chemicals business to
2020
Chemicals
a portfolio company of
has been acquired by
2019
Chemicals
divested plant health business in Japan to
2018
Chemicals
raised equity capital and new Asian partnerships
2016
Chemicals
divested Indian emulsion polymer business to
2016
Chemicals
Cristal (Saudi Arabia) agreed to acquire Jiangxi Tikon TiO2 (China)
2014
Chemicals
sold stake in An Giang Plant Protection to
2014
Chemicals
divested a majority stake to
2014
Chemicals
acquired the organic pigment business of Jiangsu Multicolor
2013
Chemicals
divested Continuous Filament Mat business to
2013
Chemicals
divested Shanghai subsidiary to
2013
Chemicals
acquired Changzhou Pulanna Coating Co Ltd
2012
Chemicals
divested
Kiian SpA, a specialty inks manufacturer, to
Wise and Alcedo
2012
Chemicals
divested building materials business of Henkel Korea to Mapei of Italy
2011
Chemicals
Divested Eliokem to Omnova
2010
Divested Clariant Masterbatches (Korea) Ltd to Dong Bang Chemical
2009
Divested Arkema Guangzhou Chemicals to Hoe Seng Co
2009
Divested Coates Toners to MBO Team
2009
Acquired BWA Water Additives in Sharia compliant transaction
2008
Divested poluer Division to Eliokem, an AXA Private Equity portfolio company
2008
Formed a majority owned JV with Nantong Shanjing Metallic Pigments Co Ltd.
2008
Formation of 85-15 paints JV with Shanghai IVY
2007
Acquired CABB chemicals business in Europe, Americas and Asia
2006