Chemicals and Life Sciences
M&A Director
M&A Director
Q2 2020
The newsletter for M&A and corporate development directors
of mid-market chemicals and life sciences businesses
of mid-market chemicals and life sciences businesses
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the Q2 2020 version of our quarterly 'Chemicals and Life Sciences M&A Director' newsletter!

Firstly, thank you to all those that responded regarding the previous Q1 edition - it is good to hear the information we are assembling below is of use. Please continue to feedback with your comments and suggestions, or article submissions. We want to make this interactive and as useful as possible.
Secondly, we've noticed a wave of notifications informing us that several postponed exhibitions and conferences have now been further pushed back into next year. So we know we're not alone as we say we've decided to do the same with our sister-event, the 'Better Inorganic Growth' conference. This is now being planned for 2021 - please watch this space!
Lastly, although still largely stuck in our home offices, we've noticed a decided up-tick in enquiries regarding strategic buy/sell options. We sense a wave of momentum coming out of this unique period - and we are expecting to be working on several strategic "re-pivots" in the coming months as businesses adapt to the shifting marketplace. If you'd like to discuss anything similar with one of our team, please let us know.

Wishing you all health and happiness during these continued turbulent times.
Matt Dixon, CCD Partners
Featured Article
PE Explained: How it works, when to use it, and the 3 crucial calculations to understand
To avoid leaving significant value on the table, private owners should ensure they approach and engage PE with a well-defined strategy – one that protects their short and long-term interests and works to lay the foundations for a win-win partnership.
Deal Summary
Our focus is on the smaller private market deals that tend to be less reported in major publications. We have tracked more than 35 such M&A transaction announcements in the last quarter.
Our top six deals from this quarter are:
| Target | Buyer | Seller | Target Sector | Synopsis / Title | Link to Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRB | Petronas Chemicals | Private | Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials | Petronas Chemicals has completed the acquisition BRB Silicones | Source |
| CosBond | Azelis | Private | Chemical Distribution and Supply | Azelis acquires Chinese personal care specialty chemicals distributor | Source |
| Omnova Solutions | Synthomer | Private | Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials | Synthomer completes its US acquisition of Omnova | Source |
| Syntor Fine Chemicals | Aceto | Private | Fine and Life Sciences Contract Services | US-based specialty materials supplier Aceto has acquired UK-based Syntor Fine Chemicals | Source |
| Pharma business | IMCD | Develing International Trade | Chemical Distribution and Supply | IMCD acquires pharmaceutical business in China of Develing | Source |
| Biopharma facility | AGC Biologics | AstraZeneca | Fine and Life Sciences Contract Services | AGC Biologics has acquired a commercial biopharmaceutical facility in Colorado, US from AstraZeneca | Source |
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Sign up to our weekly trackerKey Appointments
We track the career movement of senior executives instrumental in shaping strategic organisational development through transformative transactions or other means. We have tracked more than 30 such career moves in the last quarter.
Our top six moves from this quarter are:
| Name | From | To | Role | Link to Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stimson | Delaware BioScience Association | Adesis | COO | Source |
| Guillaume Clément | Flint Group | Blanchon Group | CEO | Source |
| Pierre-Alain Ruffieux | Roche | Lonza | CEO | Source |
| Monish Patolawala | GE Healthcare | 3M | SVP CFO | Source |
| Mike Gaffney | Callery | VanDeMark Chemical | CFO | Source |
| Lance Hyde | EQT Corporation | Koppers | Director of Global Inclusion and Diversity | Source |
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Sign up to our weekly trackerPartner Insights
DR MICHELLE LYNCH
Strategic Consultant
Green recovery investments
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Evidence is mounting that a “green recovery” will be key to getting the economy back on track in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, focused on investment in the production of sustainable chemicals, materials, energy carriers and power systems.
Introducing CCD Partners' broking & introductions service
CCD Partners is pleased to announce the launch of our new broking and introductions service, designed to make pro-active connections between business leaders and investors across the chemicals and life sciences industries.
Third Party Recommended Reading
Preparing the chemicals
industry for 'the day after' the COVID-19 pandemic
“There is now a new urgency to accelerate responsible investments and turn this crisis into something positive for society at large and for
generations to come.”
Compliance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with EU REACH regulations
“The European Safety Federation highlights the issue of counterfeit CE certificates for PPE, applying to protective masks (FFP2/FFP3), protective glasses, face shields, protective gloves and protective garments.”
Regaining independence in API production: A chance for European CDMOs
“The current crisis has highlighted the dependence of European and North American countries on delocalised production.
The opportunity is now there for European CDMOs to win additional business, but effort and adaptation will both be needed.”
Coronavirus pandemic a turning point in business history, says leading Saudi executive
“Sabic CEO, B20 KSA chairman Yousef Al-Benyan shares what ‘new normal’ might look like.”
'Better Inorganic Growth' Conference
Due to the disruption to the conference schedule caused by COVID-19, we will be postponing our 'Better Inorganic Growth' event until early 2021.
Places have been reserved in advance for those who have already registered for an invitation, and we will announce further details on the venue and date once new details are confirmed.
'Better Inorganic Growth' is a conference and networking event dedicated to the topic of inorganic growth in the chemicals and life sciences industries.
Register for an invitation
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