Merger creates global leader in Life Science and Advanced Technology materials

Combined revenue over $700 million and 14% organic growth; positions company for continued innovation and growth across bioprocessing, biomaterials, laboratory, diagnostics and high technology markets

Center Valley, PA and Carpinteria, CA (USA) – AvantorTM Performance Materials and NuSilTM Technology LLC, both portfolio companies of New Mountain Capital LLC, have signed a definitive agreement to merge. This merger will create the global leader in ultra-high-purity materials for the life sciences and advanced technology markets, as the demand for such materials grows due to technological advances, market expansion and the increasingly strict regulatory and performance specifications of the life sciences and other industries.

The combined company, to be named Avantor, will provide performance materials and solutions for the production and research needs of over 6,500 customers across the biotechnology, pharmac