Neptune Husky US Bidco LLC
Overview
Deal Type |
Debt Capital Markets |
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Size |
$735 Million Senior Secured Credit Facilities |
Client & Transactional Partners |
SK Capital Partners Heubach Group Clariant Pigments |
Our Role |
Joint Lead Arranger Joint Lead Bookrunner |
Summary
On January 3, 2022, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully closed the syndication of $735 million Senior Secured Credit Facilities (Credit Facilities) in support of SK Capital Partners’ (SKCP) and The Heubach Group’s (Heubach) acquisition of Clariant AG’s Pigments Business (Clariant Pigments). The Credit Facilities are comprised of a $125 million Revolving Credit Facility and a $610 million Senior Secured Term Loan. Proceeds from which will be used to support the acquisition of Clariant Pigments, support ongoing working capital needs, and pay transaction related fees and expenses. KBCM served as Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner and was chosen to play a role in the financing due to its longstanding relationship with SKCP, industry expertise and Debt Capital Markets capabilities.
Heubach is a leading global producer of organic, inorganic and non-toxic anti-corrosive pigments. Headquartered in Langelsheim, Germany, the company operates across six plants in India, U.S. and Germany.
Clariant Pigments is a leading global provider of organic pigments, pigment preparations and dyes. Headquartered in Muttenz, Switzerland, Clariant Pigments operates across 13 manufacturing sites, serving over 2,500 customers in more than 100 countries.
SK Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in New York, operating a global portfolio of 21 companies and focusing exclusively on the specialty materials, chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors.