Astorg Acquires IGM Resins

July 04, 2018

Paris – Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that it has advised Astorg, a European private equity firm with total funds under management of over €4 billion, in connection with the acquisition of IGM Resins, a global manufacturer and innovator of ultraviolet curable materials, from New York private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners.

The transaction, which was subject to regulatory approvals, closed on 3 July 2018.

The Paul Hastings team was led by partner Alexis Terray and included partner Edith Boucaya and associates Joséphine Fourquet and Valentin Savage.

Jones Day (Amsterdam office) acted as legal advisor to Arsenal Capital Partners and IGM Resins. Dechert LLP, Ernst & Young Avocats, Loyens & Loeff and Weil Gotshal & Manges also advised Astorg on certain legal/financing/tax aspects.

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