Sovereign Specialty Chemicals L.P. announced a definitive agreement to sell 75% of its ownership in Sovereign Specialty Chemicals to an investor group led by AEA Investors Inc.

CHICAGO - Sovereign Specialty Chemicals L.P., the parent of Sovereign Specialty Chemicals Inc., announced a definitive agreement to sell 75% of its ownership in Sovereign Specialty Chemicals to an investor group led by AEA Investors Inc., an international private equity firm. The remaining 25% of the company will continue to be owned by other investors, including Sovereign's current management.

Sovereign Specialty Chemicals, launched in 1996, is a manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants, and coatings for various industrial and consumer applications.