The Hempel Foundation, in agreement with the Hempel board of directors, agrees to invite CVC Funds to become a minority investor in Hempel. It will accelerate Hempel’s ambitious long-term organic and inorganic growth strategy.
Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Organic Growth Plan
The partnership with CVC will support the acceleration of Hempel’s organic growth plan. It will bring complementary competencies and resources to support Hempel’s growth and value-creation plans. In addition, Hempel will benefit from CVC Fund’s experience in making and integrating transformational acquisitions, as the business expands into new segments and geographies.
CVC Funds as the minority investor will subscribe to new shares, equating to a stake in Hempel of up to 30% over time. This investment will also strengthen Hempel’s ability to develop new, cutting-edge sustainable technologies for the benefit of its customers. It will also aid in executing potential acquisition opportunities, accelerating its growth journey toward becoming a leading global company within the paints and coatings industry.
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The Hempel Foundation has been the sole owner of Hempel for 75 years and has an ongoing commitment to secure Hempel’s financial base and ensure its future growth. After careful consideration, the Hempel Foundation has decided to welcome a minority investor that brings both unique experience and capital to support Hempel’s accelerated growth journey,” said Richard Sand, chair of the Hempel Foundation board of directors.
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It is our clear expectation that the Company’s value, and therefore the value of the shares belonging to the Hempel Foundation, will increase more over the coming five to ten years with CVC as new minority shareholder than without. This, in turn, will also increase the dividends that the Hempel Foundation receives, strengthening our future opportunities for philanthropic work. I am therefore pleased to welcome CVC to Hempel,” added Sand.
Keeping Up with the Rising Paints & Coatings Industry
The Hempel Foundation will continue to be the majority shareholder in Hempel. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024 and is subject to regulatory approval.
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The competitive landscape is moving at an increasingly faster rate in the paint and coatings industry, and we need to continue to grow to remain at the forefront,” said Michael Hansen, group president and CEO of Hempel.
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We have already made solid progress on our strategy of driving profitable growth, both organically and inorganically through M&A activity, delivering record-breaking results in 2023. This new partnership will considerably strengthen our industry position, will ignite further growth in our winning brands and means we are well-placed to seek out transformative acquisition opportunities,” added Hansen.
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Hempel’s development over the years has been very impressive and we are delighted to be joining their ongoing growth story. We are excited to partner with the Hempel Foundation and Michael and his team and look forward to supporting Hempel with CVC Funds’ capital and experience to help them achieve their growth ambitions,” said Christoffer Sjøqvist, partner and head of CVC Denmark.
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CVC Strategic Opportunities invests in high-quality businesses with longer growth horizons, often partnering with like-minded families and foundations looking for specific expertise to advance expansion. Our investment in Hempel aligns perfectly with this strategy, especially the partnership with the Hempel Foundation and we are eager to begin to leverage CVC’s expertise to support the continued success of this world-class business," said Michael Lavrysen, partner at CVC.
Source: Hempel