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.

Euan Rellie
Managing Partner
Debt and equity restructuring
2022
Acquired by Koura
2021
Divested Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to The Longreach Group
2021
Divested China phenolic resins plant to Red Avenue
2021
Divested Epolin Chemicals to Chroma Color
2020
Divested Asian electronic cleaning chemicals business to Nippon Kayaku
2020
Divested Chrysal International to OAT Agrio Ltd
2019
Divested plant health business in Japan to Nisso
2018
Equity capital raise and new Asian partnerships
2016
Divested Indian emulsion polymer business to Apcotex Industries
2016
Cristal (Saudi Arabia) agreed to acquire Jiangxi Tikon TiO2 (China)
2014
Sold stake in An Giang Plant Protection to Standard Chartered
2014
Divested a majority stake to Navis Capital Partners
2014
Acquired the organic pigment business of Jiangsu Multicolor
2013
Divested Continuous Filament Mat business to Stonewood Capital
2013
Divested Shanghai subsidiary to CPIC, China
2013
Acquired Changzhou Pulanna Coating Co Ltd
2012
Divested Kiian SpA, a specialty inks manufacturer, to Wise and Alcedo
2012
Divested building materials business of Henkel Korea to Mapei of Italy
2011
Acquired Lablndia distribution business in India
2010
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