Chemicals

Chemical markets remain challenged by demand weakness as –well as feedstock and energy-price volatility, but the sector is now poised for a rebound. Companies across basic products, derivatives, and specialties provide critical components for a host of industries and are an attractive target for investors.

Our Chemicals team brings real-world expertise and includes doctors of chemistry , chemical engineers, and former leaders in site operations, supply chain, and product marketing. We work hand-in-hand with chemical companies to develop strategy, drive operational effectiveness and efficiency, adapt to changing customer demands, and capitalize on digital enablement. Given our heritage in restructuring and private equity situations, we bring a level of “grit” to sweat the details and a focus on driving true bottom- line impact, with an emphasis on measured free-cash-flow and EBITDA improvement and stronger balance-sheet optionality.

An appetite for new technologies and a stricter regulatory atmosphere will drive consolidation in the chemicals industry, and we are also experienced advisors on the buy- and sell-side. Our experts have been leaders in industry and advisors on key transformational engagements. We support M&A from due diligence to carve out, day 1 readiness, and synergy realization. From integrated players to basic, specialty, agricultural, and consumer chemical companies, we’ve supported the biggest names across the chemicals value chain to reset, grow and adapt to change.

How we can help

Mergers & Acquisitions

From due diligence through post-merger integration, our team works to assess the suitability of potential targets and guide companies through strategic deals.

End-to-End Operations Improvement

We advise on designing supply strategy and implementation, drive direct and indirect procurement cost reduction, improve plant Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) performance, reduce plant fixed costs, and enable cost visibility and forecast accuracy through digital tools.

Go-To-Market Strategy / Pricing Effectiveness

We work with chemicals companies to understand true customer and product profitability, reposition for growth, and improve pricing and go-to-market effectiveness through digital tools.

Value Chain Digital Twin

We employ chemicals value chain expertise and digital capabilities to create a digital twin of the end-to-end value chain for chemical companies to improve real-time procurement and commercial pricing decision making.

Cybersecurity & Digital Enablement

We perform assessments and implement digital changes and infrastructure buildout to protect businesses, capitalize on data, utilize AI and machine-learning, and enhance sustainability.