KPS – Novacel
MN-25006
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Phase 1 - initial assessment
Effective Notification
12/03/2026
End of Determination Period
28/04/2026 (36 cal / 24 bus. days remaining)
Acquirers
Desmos US Bidco, Inc.
[ID type unknown] 10469174
KPS Capital Partners, LP
CRD 157678 / SEC 80173907
Desmos Bidco SAS
SIREN 100 230 754
Targets
Chargeurs USA Holdings Inc.
EIN / TIN 043515028
Chargeurs Films de Protection SAS
SIREN 885 582 072
Walco, Inc.
EIN 821136395
Novacel Performance Coatings, Inc.
EIN 311708662
Compagnie Chargeurs Invest SA
SIREN 390 474 898
Novacel, Inc.
EIN 043515032
Description
KPS Special Situations Mid‑Cap Fund II (KPS) proposes to acquire 100% of the shares of Chargeurs Films de Protection SAS and its US subsidiaries (Novacel, Inc., Walco, Inc. and Novacel Performance Coatings, Inc.) (Novacel). Following completion, Compagnie Chargeurs Invest SA (the Seller), will roll-over an interest of approximately 25% in Novacel, with no joint control rights (the Acquisition).
KPS and its associated entities is a private investment company incorporated in the US. Through its funds, KPS makes equity investments in manufacturing and industrial companies across a diverse array of industries, including basic materials, branded consumer, healthcare and luxury products, automotive parts, capital equipment and general manufacturing.
Novacel is a global producer of specialty processing films used for protecting surfaces during manufacturing, assembly, transport or installation, as well as specialty tapes and kraft papers used to protect, hold, splice, wrap or strap industrial materials, and associated specialty machines used in industrial material handling and processing. Novacel only supplies processing and protective films in Australia.
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Timeline & Events
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Merger notified to ACCC
12/03/2026