Jan Wetter
Proventis Partners
Pontacol AG
Deal Type
Company sale
Sector
Industrials
Completion Date
28th August 2025
Deal Value
Not disclosed
Company Background
Pontacol AG, based in Schmitten, Switzerland, with a subsidiary in Buxtehude, Germany, is a leading competence center for thermoplastic adhesive films. With over 50 years of experience, the company specializes in the production of ultra-thin adhesive films for industrial applications. These adhesive films bond parts and coat surfaces. The adhesive films marketed by Pontacol worldwide are used in applications such as automotive, textiles, composites, electronics and ballistic protection. Pontacol employs a total of 100 people.
Deal Summary
Proventis Partners advised LAS Holding AG on the sale of Pontacol AG to Covestro Deutschland AG. The transaction is a significant step in implementing Pontacol's growth strategy. Covestro, a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastics and components, has been identified as the ideal partner for Pontacol with its innovative film solutions. The merger will expand the product and technology portfolio and strengthen market presence in Europe. Additionally, further potential along the entire value chain is expected to be realized, enhancing customer benefits. Proventis Partners advised LAS Holding AG as the exclusive M&A advisor throughout the entire process. The Proventis Partners transaction team consisted of Jan Wetter (Partner, Zurich), Jan-Philipp (JP) Pfander (Partner, Zurich), Cédric Mutz (Director, Zurich), Giuseppe Di Tommaso (Associate, Zurich) and Tassilo Pilars (Analyst, Zurich).
Value Added
Proventis Partners with its deep chemicals and materials expertise, acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to the sellers in this cross-border transaction, providing comprehensive support allowing the sellers to realize full value while finding the best owner to develop the full potential of Pontacol.
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