Rocsa Colombia | 2017 | Fondo MEF III
Business Description
Created in 1997, Rocsa is one of the leading companies in the distribution of commodity and specialty chemicals in the Andean region, combining a wide range of products with value added services
Regional Presence: Colombia and Peru
Closing Date: December 2017
Fund: MAS Equity Fund III
Status: Exited - Resale to funding shareholders (2021)
Website: www.rocsa.com
Investment Highlights:
• With the acquisition of Inproquim, Rocsa becomes one of the leading players in the Colombian chemical distribution market
• Rocsa has a diversified portfolio that includes both specialty and commodity products
• Strong relationship with international suppliers
• Business model focused on offering tailored solutions to its clients
Value Creation
Corporate Governance
• Support in the transition from a family-owned company to a corporate structure
• Establishment of a multidisciplinary Board of Directors
• Creation of a financial committee
• Incorporation of a new CFO
• Implementation of the business plan
Management Support
• Support in the integration process of Rocsa and Inproquim
• Improvement of the capital structure and debt profile
• Monthly management reports
• Optimization of the production plants, logistics and personnel structure
• Support in the evaluation of new projects
Replication and Expansion
• Integration of complementary product portfolios
• Development of new suppliers
• International expansion
