# Advent International and Wilbur-Ellis merge Caldic and Connell to form global specialty chemicals distribution platform

Advent International and Wilbur-Ellis announced the merger of their life sciences and specialty chemicals solutions businesses, Caldic and Connell, to create a global value-add distribution platform with combined sales of around EUR 3 billion. The merger combines Caldic's presence in Europe, North America, and Latin America with Connell's strong position in Asia-Pacific.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-10-14
- Status: announced
- Products: life sciences ingredients, specialty chemicals
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Advent International](https://endata.com/companies/430.md) (investor)
- [Wilbur-Ellis](https://endata.com/companies/65798.md) (investor)
- [Caldic](https://endata.com/companies/65799.md) (target)
- [Connell](https://endata.com/companies/65800.md) (target)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/advent-international-and-wilbur-ellis-announce-the-merger-of-their-life-sciences-and-specialty-chemicals-solutions-businesses-to-form-a-leading-global-value-add-distribution-platform-with-unique-positions-in-high-growth-regions-an-301649203.html), 2022-10-14: "Advent International and Wilbur-Ellis today announced that they have reached an agreement to merge their life sciences and specialty chemicals solutions businesses, Caldic B.V. and Connell, to create a global leader in its sector."

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