AkzoNobel acquires Mapaero and strengthens its global aerospace coatings business
Oaklins supports AkzoNobel in its acquisition of Mapaero
AkzoNobel has announced its intention to acquire French aerospace coatings manufacturer Mapaero. The acquisition will strengthen AkzoNobel’s global position in aerospace coatings, notably in the structural and cabin coating sub-segments, and contribute directly towards delivering the company’s 2020 guidance. In close cooperation with our French colleagues, we served as exclusive financial advisor to AkzoNobel.
Established in 1992 and specializing in sustainable water-based and advanced eco-friendly products, Mapaero operates a production facility in France and has around 140 employees.
“The world class product ranges from both companies have an excellent fit and by combining our expertise we’ll be able to strengthen our global position in the steadily growing aerospace coatings market,” said AkzoNobel CEO, Thierry Vanlancker. “The transaction will enable us to provide our customers with a much wider portfolio of innovative and sustainable products. It also demonstrates our commitment to continue investing in strategic growth opportunities as we progress further with our Winning together: 15 by 20 strategy and will be accretive towards our 15% return on sales target.”
Eric Rumeau, President and CEO of Mapaero, added: “AkzoNobel’s offer is an exciting opportunity. Our activities are complementary to those of AkzoNobel and we are ideally placed to help further improve their existing portfolio and service levels. There’s clearly a strong match in the combination.”
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AkzoNobel is a global leader in aerospace coatings, supplying high performance products and technologies for aircraft worldwide. For more information on the transaction, please contact our sector specialist Robert Boersma.
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Source official press release: www.aerospace.akzonobel.com