Kingswood Capital Management, L.P. singed a binding agreement to acquire Emulsifiers business from Corbion N.V for $362 million on January 26, 2024. The purchase price paid for the business is $362 million with expected net cash proceeds of approximately $275 million, post tax and transaction costs. The sale, which is contingent upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, including regulatory approvals and transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of this year. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor and Configure Partners, LLC acted as debt advisor to Kingswood Capital Management, L.P. Lazard B.V. acted as financial advisor and Stinson LLP acted as legal advisor to Corbion N.V.

Kingswood Capital Management, L.P. completed the acquisition of Emulsifiers business from Corbion N.V on April 2, 2024. The emulsifiers business, moving forward, will operate under the name PATCO Products, LLC and Vice President of Emulsifiers at Corbion, John Miller, will continue to lead the Company as its Chief Executive Officer.