Lincoln International advises AUCTUS on the sell-side of Abieta Chemie to Arizona Chemical

AUCTUS Fonds sold Abieta Chemie GmbH Gersthofen, Germany, to a subsidiary of Arizona Chemical Company Jacksonville, Florida, a portfolio company of Rhone Capital III L.P.

Frankfurt, 18 September 2008: Abieta Chemie GmbH specialises in developing and manufacturing resin based emulsifying agents and other preliminary products for the chemical industry. The major customers are the plastics and rubber industries as well as producers of colour pigments and glues.

Arizona Chemical is the world's largest producer of naturally derived specialty resins and pine-based chemicals for the adhesives, inks and coatings and oleochemicals markets. The company employs approximately 1,500 people worldwide with 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States of America and Europe.

Lincoln International AG was assigned as exclusive sell-side advisor by AUCTUS. For further inquiries please contact
Dr. Dietmar Nienstedt on +49 (0)69 - 97 105 462.  

About Lincoln International
Lincoln International specializes in merger and acquisition services, private capital raising, and providing fairness opinions and valuations for leading organizations involved in mid-market transactions. With offices in Chicago, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, New York, Paris and Vienna, and strategic partnerships with China Everbright and other partner firms in Asia, Lincoln International has strong local knowledge and contacts in the key global economies. The organization provides clients with senior-level attention, in-depth industry expertise and integrated resources. By being focused and independent, Lincoln International serves its clients without conflicts of interest. More information about Lincoln International can be obtained at www.lincolninternational.com.

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