Private equity challenge - kompuestos as an investment opportunity in the plastic market

Abstract

This Private Equity project studies the benefits for a private equity firm of acquiring Kompuestos, a Spanish producer of masterbatches and other plastic compounds, aiming to adapt its business to meet current sustainability concerns and become more sustainable. The investment yields a 3.3x money multiple. Plastics are essential in our society. The market for plastics is fragmented and estimated to grow at a 4.2% CAGR until 2027, reaching a market value of approximately $ 754bn by 2027.Kompuestos is a well-established firm, generating € 46.2m in revenue and an EBITDA of € 3.3m in 2019.