# Vertellus to acquire IM Chemicals from ESIM Chemicals

Vertellus signed a definitive agreement to acquire ESIM Chemicals' intermediates and specialties division (IM Chemicals), a provider of specialty chemicals for pharmaceutical, coatings, and fuel & lubricant markets. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-06-01
- Where: Linz, Austria, Austria
- Status: announced
- Products: specialty chemical products, intermediates
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Pritzker Private Capital](https://endata.com/companies/5090.md) (investor)
- [Vertellus](https://endata.com/companies/52317.md) (acquirer)
- [ESIM Chemicals](https://endata.com/companies/55534.md) (partner)
- [ESIM Chemicals](https://endata.com/companies/55534.md) (target)
- [IM Chemicals](https://endata.com/companies/55634.md) (target)

## Sources

- [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210601005725/en/Vertellus-to-Acquire-IM-Chemicals-Expanding-Its-Specialty-Solution-Offerings), 2021-06-01: "This acquisition is directly in line with Vertellus’ strategy to become a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and solutions through both internal growth and acquisitions of complementary customer-focused businesses."
- [pcimag.com](https://www.pcimag.com/articles/108835-vertellus-announces-acquisition-expanding-its-specialty-solution-offerings), 2021-06-04: "This acquisition is directly in line with Vertellus’ strategy to become a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and solutions."
- [cen.acs.org](https://cen.acs.org/business/specialty-chemicals/Vertellus-acquire-Austrias-IM-Chemicals/99/i21), 2021-06-05: "Vertellus has signed a deal to acquire ESIM Chemicals’ intermediates and specialties division, known as IM Chemicals."
- [pcimag.com](https://www.pcimag.com/articles/keyword/2065-acquisitions?page=10), 2021-06-11: "Vertellus announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ESIM Chemicals' intermediates and specialties division (IM Chemicals), a leading provider of specialty chemical products serving the pharmaceutical, coatings, and fuel and lubricant markets."

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