Element Solutions Agrees to Divest MacDermid Graphics Solutions
Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI) has agreed to sell its flexographic printing plate business, MacDermid Graphics Solutions, to XSYS — a global specialist provider in the flexographic printing space — for an enterprise value of around $325 million. The transfer involves substantially all of Graphics Solutions reporting vertical of Element Solutions. An existing capital loss is expected to offset almost all of the taxable benefits from this transaction.
The net proceeds are intended to be used to further reduce leverage and for general company objectives. The acquisition is projected to close in late 2024 or the first half of 2025, depending on usual closing conditions, adjustments and regulatory approvals.
MacDermid Graphics is a quality business that is not core to Element Solutions’ portfolio or long-term vision, ESI noted. XSYS provides an excellent environment for its exceptional workforce. ESI’s portfolio …
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