THE PARTNERS

OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V., a Dutch subsidiary of OQ Chemicals GmbH,specializing in the production of ester chemicals, has been acquired by the Perstorp Group, a renowned multinational specialty chemicals company.

Following a structured sales process, Perstorp emerged as the partner to further develop OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V., ensuring stability for all employees and maintaining operational excellence as a key priority throughout the transaction.

Perstorp’s extensive experience in specialty chemicals, coupled with its commitment to sustainability and innovation, provides a strong platform for growth. The acquisition secures a seamless continuation of the existing operations, retains the 26 highly skilled employees led by an experienced Site Director, and incorporates the facility into Perstorp’s high-performing portfolio.

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OUR CONTRIBUTION

As the exclusive M&A advisor to the Seller, Wolfgang Regele and his team orchestrated the structured sales process by inviting carefully selected industrial partners, emphasizing the commitment to finding the best partner for our client.

Given their similar operational setups and long-standing history in the specialty chemicals industry, they proved to be an excellent match. Our in-depth knowledge working with the chemical industry, combined with our commitment to forming successful partnerships, ensured a smooth collaboration along the way.

Our approach focused on finding the best possible outcome for our client by carefully evaluating all strategic options. In the initial phase, we worked closely with several potential buyers to identify opportunities, where both companies would benefit from joining forces. In the latter phase, the process was guided by our proven M&A transaction experience, strongly supported by our unique capacity to „listen to the people involved“ and consider their needs. This combination proved to be extremely helpful for everyone and accompanied us to this successful partnership. By representing the seller’s interests and – at the same time – taking into account the buyer’s ambitions, we succeeded in creating a strong foundation for trustful communication and collaboration on an equal eye-level. The common objective was to maintain the chemical production facility and to secure the continuity of operations.