Transaction 1 „Target selection”  

Multinational chemistry company

Underrepresentation of the construction chemicals sector in growth markets

AI approach to search for companies in dozens of national languages 

Three construction chemicals acquisitions in South America, the Middle East and South Asia

Transaction 1 „Carve-out”

Leading global chemistry company

Photoinitiators product area “non-strategic”, intention to sell

• Preparation of a financial carve-out incl. SLAs
• Identification and approach of >50 potential buyers 

Sale to an American bidder

Transaction 2 „Technical Due Diligence“ (TDD)

Israeli technology investor

Planning a venture fund investment in a 3D printing business

Evaluation and investigation of various technologies for 3D printing of metal, ceramic and hybrid materials

ELCH did NOT recommend the investor to invest in the award-winning 3D start-up

Transaction 2 „Operational Due Diligence” (ODD) 

Chinese technology company

Acquisition of a pigment manufacturer

• Implementation of ODD/TDD, ESG-DD and CDD
• Identification of synergies

Successful purchase offer

Transaction 2 „Regulatory Due Diligence” (RDD)

American financial investor

Active Agro Ingredients (AAI) business up for sale 

• Evaluation of main products, dossiers, patent protection, competitive position 

Two problematic product groups led to a reduced purchase price offer

Transaction 2 „Commercial Due Diligence“ (CDD)

American financial investor

Consideration of entry into the resin business

• Development of a split & grow strategy
• Calculation of conglomerate discount

The purchase was not recommended

Transaction 3 „Realization of the transaction”

American financial investor

Entry into resin business

• Buy-and-build strategy
• Quantification of synergies
• Preparation for acquisition

Acquisition of the resins business and two further acquisitions in parallel

Transaction 4 „Post Merger Integration“ (PMI)

International adhesives company

Realization of €250m synergies 

Supporting the customer team by increasing prices and reducing costs

After 18 months, the synergy targets set have been more than achieved

Transaction 4 „Program Management Office“ (PMO)

International adhesives  company

Implementation of restructuring plan under Chapter 11  

• Creation and implementation of a restructuring plan 

Refinanced after 16 months. High key performance indicators and financial results