11/19/2024

Citizens Advises BLEACHTECH on its Acquisition by ANSA McAL

PROVIDENCE, RI – Citizens M&A Advisory announced today that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to BLEACHTECH L.L.C., a leading U.S.-based chlor-alkali producer, in its acquisition by ANSA McAL Limited for $327 million.

BLEACHTECH, based in Cleveland, Ohio, is a vertically integrated leader in producing high-purity bleach, hydrochloric acid and caustic soda, serving both municipal and industrial clients in potable and wastewater treatment across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

ANSA McAL, via its subsidiary ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited, is the leading chlor-alkali producer in the Commonwealth Caribbean, serving the water treatment needs of the Caribbean region for more than 35 years.

“We very much appreciate the efforts by the Citizens M&A team to deliver this exceptional outcome for our shareholders, employees and customers,” said Richard Immerman, co-founder of BLEACHTECH. “Citizens ran a competitive process that exceeded our expectations and resulted in a great partnership for BLEACHTECH.”

“Our team worked closely with BLEACHTECH on their milestone transaction,” said Managing Director of Citizens M&A Advisory David Dunstan. “This acquisition will provide new opportunities for growth for BLEACHTECH under ANSA McAL’s leadership. The combination of BLEACHTECH’s well-established operations and ANSA McAL’s significant resources is a natural fit for both parties.”

Citizens M&A Advisory specializes in middle-market mergers and acquisitions, providing tailored advice to help clients realize their strategic goals. The Citizens team has more than 100 M&A professionals with expertise across various industries. Citizens M&A Advisory is a subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG).

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