Press Release | Feb 11, 2026Honigman Advises Bain Capital’s Novopor in Acquisition of FAR Chemical

Honigman recently represented Novopor Advanced Science Private Limited, a Bain Capital portfolio company and performance chemicals and material science company, as it acquired FAR Chemical, a leader in custom and complex specialty chemical manufacturing.

The acquisition supports Novopor's mission to drive innovation and deliver custom solutions as well as its commitment to build market-leading business. It also marks a key milestone in the company's strategy to build an integrated specialty chemical platform that delivers end-to-end solutions to customers ranging from early stage process development to commercial scale manufacturing.

Additionally, the new union complements Novopor's existing capabilities, expands its U.S. and high-growth market presence, strengthens its ability to support a broader range of chemistries, expedites its time-to-market for new products, and enhances its ability to support customers across the full product lifecycle.

A Honigman team led by Partner Paul W. Guenther and Associate Justin M. Azar advised Bain Capital in the transaction, with additional support from Partners David W. Billings, V. Sheridan DuPont, Van P. Hilderbrand Jr., and S. Tony Ling, as well as Associates Alexander J. Burridge and Grace A. Canfield.