OpenGate Capital Fully Exits Investment in EverZinc
OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, announced that it has exited its investment in EverZinc, a global provider of specialty zinc materials, through a sale to U.S. Zinc, a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
EverZinc is headquartered in Liège, Belgium and has industrial operations in Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, China, and Malaysia. EverZinc specializes in four product lines: fine zinc powders, zinc oxide, zinc for batteries, and Zano®, an ultra-fine zinc oxide. EverZinc products are sold to customers around the world for use in a variety of applications, including anti-corrosion paints, tires, pharmaceutical chemicals, ceramics and glass, and sunscreens.
The business is led by CEO, Vincent Dujardin, and was acquired by OpenGate Capital in 2016 through a corporate carve-out from Umicore. During OpenGate’s ownership, EverZinc grew EBITDA by 2x, and expanded its product mix and geographic footprint, all while further strengthening its ESG attributes.
Julien Lagrèze, OpenGate Partner and Head of Europe, commented on the transaction, stating, “When we acquired EverZinc, we believed the business had tremendous potential for geographic expansion and innovation, and, under Vincent’s leadership, new products were developed and new markets penetrated, which re-positioned the company for growth and enhanced profitability. It has been a truly rewarding experience working with Vincent and his team, and we’re confident that EverZinc is in great hands as it embarks on a new phase of growth.”
EverZinc will join U.S. Zinc, a global zinc chemistry and material science business, manufacturing diversified zinc products including zinc oxide, zinc powder, and zinc metal used in end markets such as tires, chemicals, coatings, and agriculture.
Commenting on the sale, Dujardin stated, “I am incredibly proud of leading EverZinc, which is an innovative, diverse, and global business that is supported by an incredibly dedicated team of people. I am confident that the business will have much success with U.S. Zinc.”
Jefferies served as lead financial advisor and Stifel served as financial advisor to OpenGate Capital.
About OpenGate Capital
OpenGate Capital is a global private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and operation of businesses to create new value through operational improvements, innovation, and growth. Established in 2005, OpenGate Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with a European office in Paris, France. OpenGate’s professionals possess the critical skills needed to acquire, transition, operate, build, and scale successful businesses. To date, OpenGate Capital has executed 40 acquisitions across North America and Europe. To learn more about OpenGate, please visit www.opengatecapital.com.
To view this piece of content from cts.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220601005187/en/
Contact information
OpenGate Media Contacts
Prosek Partners
Email: Pro-opengate@prosek.com
Alanna Chaffin
Co-Head, Investor Relations & Communications
Email: AChaffin@opengatecapital.com
Telephone: +1 310-432-7000
OpenGate Business Development Contact
Joshua Adams
Email: jadams@opengatecapital.com
About Business Wire
For more than 50 years, Business Wire has been the global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure.
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Endorses the Alignment of the Close-out Netting Regulation with International Standards11.11.2025 13:31:00 EET | Press release
The ISDA endorsed the Close-out Netting and related Collateral Arrangements Regulation adopted by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), which came into effect in July 2025, confirming its alignment with international standards. According to a statement published on ISDA's website, the Regulation adopted by the CMA was included within the scope of ISDA's legal opinions consistent with international derivatives agreements, signifying that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become a jurisdiction supporting international netting legislation, strengthening the enforceability of such contracts at the international level. Mr. Raed Ibrahim Alhumaid, CMA Deputy of Market Institutions, explained that the Regulation approved four months ago was designed to regulate netting agreements and related financial collateral arrangements involving a Capital Market Institution. It aims to enhance the stability of the financial system and protect investors, contributing to the growth of investments in the capita
Picsart Expands Creative Platform With AI Products to Empower and Accelerate Vibe Design at Scale11.11.2025 12:00:00 EET | Press release
Picsart, the world’s leading digital creation platform with more than 2 billion downloads and used by 130 million monthly active users in more than 150 countries worldwide, today announced the expansion of its creative platform with AI products built to empower and accelerate vibe design at scale and simplify creative workflows. The announcement was made by Hovhannes Avoyan, Picsart co-founder and CEO, at Web Summit, one of the world’s largest technology conferences hosted annually in Lisbon, Portugal. Picsart enables a diverse set of creators to instantly bring their personal vision to life, offering more than 150 tools, millions of stickers, templates, UGC options, and premium stock content. Picsart is recognized for its engagement with the global Gen Z community, which represents more than 50% of its active user base. The company continues to grow organically alongside this group to provide real-world creative solutions, while equipping a global community of consumers, artists, entr
Infobip Predicts Record 3.9 Billion Brand Messages This Shopping Season as RCS Surges 269%11.11.2025 11:00:00 EET | Press release
Global communications platform Infobip forecasts over 3.9 billion messages exchanged between brands and customers this shopping season, marking a 15% increase year on year. This reflects how AI, mobile commerce, and rich messaging channels are powering more personalized shopping experiences. Rich Communication Services (RCS) will be the fastest-growing channel in 2025, with volumes rising 161% on Black Friday and 269% on Cyber Monday worldwide. SMS remains the leading retail channel with nearly 2.7 billion interactions. In the US, more than 1.9 billion SMS messages are expected, while RCS volumes surge to over 57 million, a dramatic increase from 2024. WhatsApp engagement is up 44%, and email volumes rise more than 50% on Cyber Monday. US consumers surveyed by Infobip plan to spend mainly between $250 and $1,000 on Black Friday. Across Europe, RCS volumes are expected to grow more than sixfold on Black Friday and fivefold on Cyber Monday, with WhatsApp nearly tripling. Email usage surg
SymphonyAI and AML Intelligence Launch FinCrime Frontier 2025–26 Report: Proactive Intelligence Becomes Compliance’s Next Competitive Edge11.11.2025 11:00:00 EET | Press release
SymphonyAI, a global leader in vertical AI product platforms, and AML Intelligence, the leading source of news and insight for the financial crime compliance community, today released the FinCrime Frontier 2025–26 Report. The landmark study defies conventional industry narratives: rather than seeing evolving compliance expectations as a burden, a majority of financial institutions now cite them as the primary opportunity and catalyst for modernization. A sector ready for transformation - if it can break through real dependencies Insights from over 250 compliance, risk, and financial crime leaders show a pivotal mindset shift. Instead of bracing for disruption, 58% of institutions say today’s fast-changing environment is the push they need to invest in proactive intelligence and smarter, data-driven operations. Ambition is high: nearly 80% plan to implement AI-driven compliance solutions within 18 months, and most expect measurable ROI in core areas like transaction monitoring and custo
Qorium Secures €22m Investment to Accelerate Cultivated Leather Commercialisation11.11.2025 10:00:00 EET | Press release
Qorium, the Dutch biotechnology company pioneering cultivated leather, today announced it has secured a €22 million investment from Invest-NL and LIOF alongside existing investors Brightlands Venture Partners and Sofinnova Partners. An influential group of high net worth individuals have also participated in the round while the Invest-NL investment is made under the InvestEU guarantee scheme of the European Commission. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251111669534/en/ Qorium is successfully producing sustainable real leather The cultivated leather market is projected to grow rapidly as demand increases for consistent and high-quality real leather. Qorium’s technology produces beautiful, uniform real leather from a few animal cells, eliminating the need for livestock farming while improving final leather products, reducing production waste and significantly reducing the environmental impact vs. animal-derived le
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom