Ecovyst to acquire sulfuric acid assets from Cornerstone Chemical
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Ecovyst to acquire sulfuric acid assets from Cornerstone Chemical

The acquisition is a unique opportunity for Ecoservices to strengthen its network of facilities and expand its ability to support the future growth

  • By ICN Bureau | March 24, 2025

Ecovyst, a leading integrated and innovative global provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts, virgin sulfuric acid and sulfuric acid regeneration services, has reached an agreement to acquire the sulfuric acid production assets of Cornerstone Chemical Company located in Waggaman, Louisiana.

The acquisition is expected to expand Ecoservices' capacity to serve regeneration and virgin sulfuric acid customers and provide for enhanced flexibility within the Company's existing plant network in the Gulf Coast. Ecovyst plans to fund the acquisition with cash on hand, and the transaction is targeted to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

"The acquisition of Cornerstone's sulfuric acid assets represents a unique opportunity for Ecoservices to strengthen its network of facilities and expand its ability to support the future growth needs of our customers, on a cost-efficient basis," said George L. Vann, President of Ecoservices. "We look forward to serving the Waggaman plant's existing customers and strategically incorporate the acquired assets to support the future growth needs of Ecoservices' customers."

"We are acquiring the assets at a cost below replacement value, aligning with our plan for executing on our high-return organic growth initiatives and targeting strategic bolt-on investments in Ecoservices. Additionally, the assets are being acquired at a transaction multiple basis that is favorable compared to Ecovyst's current trading multiple, considering the expected pro forma EBITDA post-integration," said Kurt J. Bitting, Ecovyst's Chief Executive Officer.

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