SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”) has acquired Valtris Specialty Chemicals (“Valtris”) from HIG Capital.

Valtris, based in Independence, OH, is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals primarily used as additives in the production and processing of plastics; these chemicals impart critical attributes to plastics including resiliency, flexibility and ease of processing. Valtris operates nine manufacturing facilities globally across the US, Europe, and Asia.

SK Capital is a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors; SK Capital’s portfolio of businesses generates revenues of approximately $15 billion annually, employs more than 20,000 people globally and operates 191 plants in 32 countries. SK Capital currently has approximately $6.6 billion of assets under management.

EC M&A* acted as exclusive financial advisor to SK Capital on this transaction.

*Represents transaction executed by Senior Professionals at EC M&A at prior firms