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GCG Deal Announcement | Sentio Partners LLP advised Aston Chemicals

Sentio Partners has advised the shareholders of Aston Chemicals Ltd on the sale of the business to DKSH Great Britain, part of the global DKSH Group.

Founded in the early 1990s, Aston is a leading distributor of speciality ingredients to the European personal care industry. Headquartered in Aylesbury, and with operations in Poland, the business is highly regarded for its integrated service offering, including dedicated R&D and formulation support.

The acquirer Group, Swiss Exchange (SIX) listed DKSH Plc, is a GBP 10bn revenue multinational, operating across 36 markets with more than 28,000 employees worldwide. The acquisition of Aston strengthens DKSH’s presence in the UK and Poland, adding further depth to its European personal care operations.

The Sentio deal team comprised of John O’Gara, Will Arnold and Freddie Parry. Read the press release.



02 October 2025

Sentio Partners LLP

GCG | Geneva Capital Group