EverZinc Completes Strategic Acquisition to Accelerate Innovation and Global Expansion
Transaction Marks a New Chapter of Growth and Investment
EverZinc Corporation (“EverZinc” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of specialty zinc materials, today announced the successful completion of a transaction under which the Company has been acquired by affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (“Cerberus”), a global alternative investment firm. The transaction represents a significant milestone in EverZinc’s evolution and positions the Company to accelerate its long-term growth strategy, deepen its commitment to innovation and further expand its global footprint.
As part of the transaction, affiliates of Cerberus have made a substantial capital commitment to EverZinc. This new financial backing is expected to provide the Company with enhanced flexibility and resources to support organic growth initiatives, targeted investments and continued leadership across its core markets. The partnership underscores Cerberus’s confidence in EverZinc’s differentiated product portfolio, global platform and experienced management team.
A Global Leader in Specialty Zinc Materials
EverZinc is widely recognized as a premier producer of high-quality specialty zinc products, serving customers across a diverse range of industries and geographies. The Company’s portfolio includes fine zinc powders, zinc oxides, zinc battery materials and Zano®, its advanced zinc-based product offering. These materials are essential inputs for numerous high-value and mission-critical applications.
EverZinc’s products are used in corrosion-inhibiting paints that protect infrastructure and industrial assets, performance tires that improve durability and safety, and pharmaceuticals that rely on consistent quality and purity. Additional applications include ceramics, glass manufacturing, sunscreens and alkaline batteries, where materials play a critical role in enhancing performance, reliability and sustainability. Through its focus on technical excellence and customer collaboration, EverZinc has built long-standing relationships with a broad, global customer base.
Strengthening Core Capabilities and Innovation
The completed transaction is expected to significantly enhance EverZinc’s ability to invest in its core capabilities. With the support of Cerberus, the Company plans to continue strengthening its manufacturing operations, advancing its research and development efforts and maintaining rigorous quality standards across its global network.
Innovation remains central to EverZinc’s long-term strategy. The Company has consistently invested in developing new products and improving existing solutions to meet evolving customer needs and regulatory requirements. With additional capital resources, EverZinc aims to accelerate innovation in specialty zinc materials, including applications related to energy storage, sustainability and next-generation industrial technologies.
The transaction also supports focus on operational excellence. By investing in infrastructure, digitalization and process optimization, the Company intends to enhance efficiency, reliability and scalability across its operations, ensuring it remains a trusted supplier to customers worldwide.
Advancing a Long-Term Strategic Vision
EverZinc’s leadership views the acquisition as a catalyst for executing its long-term strategic initiatives. As the leading global producer of specialty zinc products for high-value end markets, the Company is focused on expanding its presence in attractive growth segments while reinforcing its leadership in established applications.
The partnership with Cerberus is expected to support disciplined growth, including selective expansion into new markets and geographies, as well as potential strategic investments that complement EverZinc’s existing platform. The Company will continue to prioritize safety, environmental stewardship and responsible operations as it pursues these opportunities.
By combining EverZinc’s technical expertise and global reach with Cerberus’s financial strength and investment experience, the Company believes it is well positioned to capture emerging opportunities and respond effectively to industry trends.
Leadership Perspectives on the Transaction
“Today’s announcement marks a meaningful milestone and the start of an exciting new chapter for EverZinc,” said Arnaud de Weert, Chief Executive Officer of EverZinc. “With a world-class investment firm in Cerberus and a strong financial foundation, we are well positioned to enhance our capabilities, invest in our infrastructure and pursue new commercial opportunities. Most importantly, this partnership enables us to continue being the reliable, innovative partner our customers trust.”
De Weert emphasized that EverZinc’s strategy remains centered on delivering consistent quality, technical leadership and value to customers. “This transaction allows us to build on our strengths while remaining focused on our long-term vision. Our customers, employees and partners can expect continuity, stability and a renewed commitment to excellence,” he added.
Cerberus Highlights Growth Potential and Global Platform
Representatives of Cerberus also expressed confidence in future prospects and strategic direction. “EverZinc has developed a strong global platform anchored by trusted customer relationships and a longstanding commitment to innovation,” said Joseph Naccarato, Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Cerberus Business Finance.
“We share the Company’s conviction around the growth potential as zinc solutions continue to play an increasingly important role in some of the world’s most essential industries,” Naccarato continued. “With an established global footprint, a strong management team and a solid financial position, EverZinc is well positioned to meet the opportunities ahead and build on its leading reputation around the world.”
Positioned for Sustainable, Global Growth
Looking ahead, EverZinc plans to leverage its enhanced financial resources to support sustainable growth while maintaining its focus on customer satisfaction and innovation. The Company will continue to invest in people, technology and partnerships that strengthen its competitive position and enable it to serve customers more effectively.
The transaction is expected to benefit all stakeholders by reinforcing EverZinc’s role as a global leader in specialty zinc materials. With Cerberus as a strategic partner, EverZinc enters its next phase with renewed momentum, a clear strategic roadmap and the resources needed to execute on its ambitions.
As industries increasingly rely on advanced materials to meet performance, safety and sustainability demands, remains committed to delivering high-quality zinc solutions that support critical applications around the world.
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