Univar Solutions Inc. distributes commodity and specialty chemical products, and related services worldwide. It also provides epoxy resins, polyurethanes, titanium dioxide, fumed silica, esters, plasticizers, silicones, and specialty amines; chemicals and service to midstream pipeline and downstream refinery operators; and commodity and specialty products for meat processing, baked goods, dairy, grain mill products, processed foods, carbonated soft drinks, fruit drinks, and alcoholic beverage markets. In addition, the company offers chemical products for use at various stages of production, from sap stain prevention to pulp and paper manufacturing; ingredients for cleaners, detergents, and disinfectant products; base stocks and performance-enhancing additives for lubricants and metalworking fluids; excipients, solvents, reactants, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and intermediates to pharmaceutical ingredient producers; and chemistries and products used to sanitize, balance, and supplement municipal and industrial water. Further, it provides transportation and warehousing services, chemicals and hazardous materials handling, waste management services, inventory management, and blending and repackaging services. Univar Solutions Inc. distributes its products through warehouse and direct-to-consumer delivery channels. The company was formerly known as Univar Inc. and changed its name to Univar Solutions Inc. in September 2019. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.
IPO Year: 2015
Exchange: NYSE
Website: univar.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2023 | $37.00 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
| 1/11/2023 | Buy → Underperform | BofA Securities | |
| 10/21/2022 | $31.00 | Outperform | Credit Suisse |
| 10/13/2022 | $26.00 | Neutral | Goldman |
| 5/25/2022 | $30.00 → $36.00 | Equal Weight → Overweight | Wells Fargo |
| 3/22/2022 | $32.00 → $41.00 | Underperform → Buy | BofA Securities |
| 2/28/2022 | $32.00 → $35.00 | Buy | Deutsche Bank |
| 9/21/2021 | $32.00 | Buy | UBS |
| 8/25/2021 | $25.00 → $28.00 | Hold → Buy | Berenberg |
New agreement will benefit customers in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands and builds on the companies' existing relationship in Europe, Colombia, and Mexico
Customers in the United States are the latest to benefit from the growing distribution relationship between the two global companies DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today an expanded distribution relationship with Kalsec® Inc. for advanced hop ingredients in the United States. This latest agreement adds to the current partnership that includes distribution of Kalsec's natural taste and sensory, colors, and food protection solutions in Mexico, Colombia, and Europe. Univar Solutions Adds Kalsec® Inc. Advance
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New agreement aims to increase plant-based protein ingredient options for food ingredients customers in the United States and Canada DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today that it has been selected as a distributor of ICL's Rovitaris textured plant proteins in North America. The companies currently have a distribution agreement for other ICL specialty food solutions, including phosphate and food ingredients. Univar Solutions Expands Food Ingredients Portfolio with Addition of Rovitaris Plant-Based Proteins f
According to Benzinga Pro, during Q1, Univar Solns (NYSE:UNVR) earned $83.10 million, a 16.06% increase from the preceding quarter. Univar Solns also posted a total of $2.68 billion in sales, a 3.56% increase since Q4. In Q4, Univar Solns earned $71.60 million, and total sales reached $2.59 billion. What Is ROCE? Return on Capital Employed is a measure of yearly pre-tax profit relative to capital employed by a business. Changes in earnings and sales indicate shifts in a company's ROCE. A higher ROCE is generally representative of successful growth of a company and is a sign of higher earnings per share in the future. A low or negative ROCE suggests the opposite. In Q1, Univar Solns posted a
Univar Solns (NYSE:UNVR) reported quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.61 by 3.28 percent. This is a 41.12 percent decrease over earnings of $1.07 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.68 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.51 billion by 6.97 percent. This is a 6.87 percent decrease over sales of $2.88 billion the same period last year.
Expanded global relationship brings an array of specialty ingredients with a diverse range of applications to customers seeking more reliable and sustainable metalworking fluid solutionsDOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions China Company Limited, a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced a new exclusive agreement with Solvay, expanding the partnership between the two companies for a broad range of lubricant and metalworking fluid additives for multiple markets in Eastern China, including Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, An
New agreement strengthens the companies' commitment to delivering high-quality ingredients and expertise in beauty and personal care throughout the United States and Canada DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced an expanded exclusive distribution agreement with ANGUS Chemical Company ("ANGUS") covering the beauty and personal care market in the United States and Canada. ANGUS is a global manufacturer of high-quality specialty chemistries and ingredients for personal and home care, life sciences, and industr
Customers in the United States can fulfill their catalyst needs for polyurethane and polyisocyanurate applications DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced its selection as Patcham USA, LLC's exclusive distribution partner of PATcat™ metal catalysts in the United States. Patcham's metal catalysts, both tin and tin-free, are used to improve the properties of polyurethane systems and will complement Univar Solutions' strong polyurethane additives portfolio. Univar Solutions Named Exclusive Distributor of Patch
New agreement will benefit customers in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands and builds on the companies' existing relationship in Europe, Colombia, and Mexico ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, and Kalsec® Inc., a natural ingredient solution provider for the food and beverage industry, have expanded their food ingredients distribution agreement to include three additional European countries. The new agreement authorizes Univar Solutions to exclusively distribute Kalsec's natural
Shareholders Receive $36.15 Per Share in Cash DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. and NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions" or the "Company") and Apollo (NYSE:APO) today announced that Apollo Funds have completed the previously announced acquisition of the Company, which includes a minority investment from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The Company will continue to operate under the Univar Solutions name and brand and maintain its global presence. Univar Solutions Completes Transaction with Apollo FundsDavid Jukes, p
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Turkish specialty chemicals distributor Kale Kimya. Univar Solutions Completes Acquisition of Kale KimyaKale Kimya is a leading regional specialty chemicals distributor that is a well-known leader in the Beauty and Personal Care and Home and Industrial Cleaning markets. The company offers best-in-class formulation la
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. First Quarter 2023 Highlights Net income of $83.1 million compared to $180.8 million in the prior-year first quarter. Adjusted net income(1) of $100.9 million compared to $183.4 million in the prior-year first quarter.Earnings per diluted share of $0.52 compared to $1.06 per diluted share in the
Shareholders to Receive $36.15 Per Share in Cash DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. and NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or the "Company") and Apollo (NYSE:APO) announced today that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (the "Apollo Funds") have entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the Company in an all-cash transaction that values the Company at an enterprise value of approximately $8.1 billion. The transaction includes a minority investment from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority ("ADIA").
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Univar Solutions Reports 2022 Fourth Quarter and Record Full-Year Financial Results; Issues Guidance for 2023Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Net income of $71.6 million compared to $156.8 million in the prior-year fourth quarter. Adjusted net income(1) of $75.8 million compar
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire leading Turkish specialty chemicals distributor Kale Kimya. Univar Solutions Acquires Leading Turkish Distributor, Kale KimyaFirst established in 1975, Kale Kimya offers best-in-class formulation laboratory capabilities and technical expertise as well as an extensive product portfolio of beauty and personal care p
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Third Quarter 2022 Highlights Strong net income of $130.0 million was 54.0 percent higher than the $84.4 million reported in the prior-year third quarter. Adjusted net income(1) of $141.1 million compared to $106.3 million in the prior-year third quarter.Earnings per diluted share improved t
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced that on November 1, 2022 it plans to report financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Univar Solutions to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on November 1After the market closes on Tuesday, November 1, Univar Solutions plans to issue its third quarter news release. At the same time, the Company will post a slide presentation in the investo
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced the Company financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Second Quarter 2022 Highlights Strong net income of $162.9 million was 6.3 percent higher than the $153.2 million reported in the prior-year second quarter. Adjusted net income(1) of $169.3 million compared to $97.4 million in the prior-year second quarter.Earnings per diluted share i
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UBS downgraded Univar Solutions from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $37.00
BofA Securities downgraded Univar Solutions from Buy to Underperform
Credit Suisse initiated coverage of Univar Solutions with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $31.00
Goldman initiated coverage of Univar Solutions with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $26.00
Wells Fargo upgraded Univar Solutions from Equal Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $36.00 from $30.00 previously
BofA Securities upgraded Univar Solutions from Underperform to Buy and set a new price target of $41.00 from $32.00 previously
Deutsche Bank reiterated coverage of Univar Solns with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $35.00 from $32.00 previously
UBS initiated coverage of Univar Solns with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $32.00
Berenberg upgraded Univar Solns from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $28.00 from $25.00 previously
Goldman Sachs upgraded Univar Solns from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $31.00 from $26.00 previously
New agreement will benefit customers in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands and builds on the companies' existing relationship in Europe, Colombia, and Mexico ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, and Kalsec® Inc., a natural ingredient solution provider for the food and beverage industry, have expanded their food ingredients distribution agreement to include three additional European countries. The new agreement authorizes Univar Solutions to exclusively distribute Kalsec's natural
NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400: Penske Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE:PAG) will replace Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, August 4. Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:APO) acquired Univar Solutions in a deal that closed today.Erie Indemnity Co. (NASD: ERIE) will replace PDC Energy Inc. (NASD: PDCE) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, August 8. S&P 500 & 100 constituent Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) is acquiring PDC Energy in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final conditions.Following is a su
Shareholders Receive $36.15 Per Share in Cash DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. and NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions" or the "Company") and Apollo (NYSE:APO) today announced that Apollo Funds have completed the previously announced acquisition of the Company, which includes a minority investment from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The Company will continue to operate under the Univar Solutions name and brand and maintain its global presence. Univar Solutions Completes Transaction with Apollo FundsDavid Jukes, p
Customers in the United States are the latest to benefit from the growing distribution relationship between the two global companies DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today an expanded distribution relationship with Kalsec® Inc. for advanced hop ingredients in the United States. This latest agreement adds to the current partnership that includes distribution of Kalsec's natural taste and sensory, colors, and food protection solutions in Mexico, Colombia, and Europe.
Innovative dairy ingredient solutions can help food manufacturers address formulation challenges SÃO PAULO and MEXICO CITY, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Brasil Ltda and Univar Solutions Mexico S De, both subsidiaries of Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced an expanded agreement with Leprino Foods Company ("Leprino Foods") for a broad range of its nutritional ingredients and dairy products serving food and beverage customers in Brazil and Mexico. Leprino Foods' ingredients are found in a variety of foods and beverages that health-conscious
Innovative dairy ingredient solutions can help food manufacturers address formulation challenges SÃO PAULO and MEXICO CITY, July 26, 2023 /CNW/ -- Univar Solutions Brasil Ltda and Univar Solutions Mexico S De, both subsidiaries of Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced an expanded agreement with Leprino Foods Company ("Leprino Foods") for a broad range of its nutritional ingredients and dairy products serving food and beverage customers in Brazil and Mexico. Leprino Foods' ingredients are found in a variety of foods and beverages that health-conscious consume
The Company was named to USA Today's List of America's Climate Leaders for 2023. DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced its recent recognition on the USA TODAY list of America's Climate Leaders. Developed for USA TODAY by market research firm Statista, this inaugural list offers a data-driven recognition of companies that have cut their carbon footprint in recent years, a noteworthy achievement for investors, customers, and anyone who is seeking transparency around these still-evolving measures.
Additional supply of aroma ingredients available for customers in the United States and Canada DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today that the Company has become an authorized distributor for Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd.'s (CFS) aroma ingredients in the United States and Canada. "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with CFS into the aroma ingredients space in the United States and Canada." "
The Chicago chapter of NIRI, The Association for Investor Relations (NIRI Chicago), has elected 13 officers and directors to its board for the 2023-2024 term, effective July 1. "NIRI Chicago offers an outstanding community of knowledgeable investor relations officers, great networking and far-reaching professional development opportunities," said Shawn Alcaraz, IRC, incoming chapter president. "Our new board now is focused on creating professional development, social and networking events for the upcoming program year, starting with our Sept. 22 IR Workshop, Digitalization Into the Future. We encourage NIRI members to attend our in-person and virtual events – and bring their colleagues an
The Company expects the transaction to close around the middle of the third quarter of 2023 DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or the "Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today provided a regulatory approval update for the Company's pending acquisition by affiliates of funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (NYSE: APO). Antitrust regulatory approvals have now been received from the United States (Hart–Scott–Rodino), Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union and Mexico. Additionally, the Company has received foreign direct investment regulatory approval from Italy.
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Mr. Jaillot brings more than 25 years of ingredients and specialties focused industry experience. DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced the appointment of Tony Jaillot as vice president of global Beauty & Personal Care. In this role, Mr. Jaillot will lead the company's sales, marketing, technical and product management efforts across the Beauty & Personal Care end market. He joins the global Ingredients & Specialties channel led by Nick Powell, president of Ingredients & Specialties, and reports to Matthew Ot
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced the appointment of Kelly Gilroy as vice president of sustainable & natural products. This new commercial capability will build upon Univar Solutions growing portfolio of in-demand products that address growing consumer and market demands, while more responsibly protecting our environment and communities in support of the company's Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Goals to 2025.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Varun Laroyia as an independent director, effective February 8, 2022. Mr. Laroyia is the executive vice president and chief financial officer of LKQ Corporation, a position he has held since October 2017, and leads all financial activities including tax, treasury, audit and investor relations. Univar Solutions Appoint
ICP Group ("ICP" or the "Company"), a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Pappas to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pappas brings extensive executive and board experience with private and publicly traded companies in the specialty chemicals, coatings, adhesives, and sealants markets. Mr. Pappas will help provide guidance to ICP's growth strategy and continued evolution into one of the largest coatings and adhesives platforms in the industry. Most recently, Mr. Pappas was as a special advisor and board member at Trinseo S.A., a plastics, latex and r
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE:UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced an expanded distribution agreement with Tata Chemicals Ltd. The agreement builds on the companies' existing relationship in Canada and appoints Univar Solutions as the exclusive distributor of Tata's range of prebiotic dietary fibers - FOSSENCE® and GOSSENCE® across the Eastern and Central United States. The addition of FOSSENCE® and GOSSENCE®, which are pro
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today an agreement with Gelymar to distribute a portfolio of carrageenan products into the food and pharmaceutical industries in the United States and Canada. The Gelymar product range further expands Univar Solutions comprehensive offering of texturizing solutions across regions in North America. Gelymar Appoints Univar Solutions as Exclusive Distributor of Carrageenans in the United States and Canada The exclusive agreement between Univar Solutions and
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services today announced an agreement with Emerald Kalama Chemical ("Emerald") to be a champion distributor in the United States for Kalaguard SB Sodium Benzoate ("Kalaguard SB"), the first and only Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered sodium benzoate preservative, now available for homecare applications. Emerald Appoints Univar Solutions as Distributor for Kalaguard® SB in the United States "As the COVID-19 pandemic increases demand in the homecare and industri