China has approved merger of Sinochem Group and ChemChina Group, according to the country’s top state assets regulator. Sinochem Group and ChemChina Group have received approval to implement joint restructuring, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) said late Wednesday in a statement on its website. The two companies will … Read more
The Chemours Company, a global chemistry and advanced materials company, announced Monday afternoon that it will explore the sale of its mining solutions division in order to refocus its business and boost share value. Chemours’ has initiated a strategic review to assess the potential sale, the first step for corporations looking to sell off parts … Read more
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited’s (GC) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, has informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on GC’s proposed acquisition of minority shares of Vinythai Public Company Limited (VNT) through a delisting tender offer. Through this acquisition, GC aims to strengthen its tie with downstream chemicals business that is essential … Read more
Axalta announced that it has acquired Anhui Shengran Insulating Materials Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese producer of high-quality wire enamels used in a wide range of consumer electronics, electric vehicle, and industrial applications. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms have not been … Read more
DuPont announced that it would acquire Laird Performance Materials for $2.3 billion from private equity firm Advent International, as it looks to expand its portfolio of advanced electronic materials. The deal is one of several recent investments by chemical makers seeking to tap into growth in the electronics industry. Laird makes chemicals and materials that … Read more
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Nutri Granulations manufacturing asset and associated business to Huber Engineered Materials, a division of J.M. Huber Corporation. “Huber is an important supplier partner for IMCD and we are delighted to reach an agreement on the … Read more
Maroon Group LLC, a US-based chemicals distributor has acquired the raw materials and speciality chemicals distribution business of the Cary Company, a supplier to the paint, coatings, adhesives and plastics markets. Barentz said that the deal with the Cary Company fits with its strategy to support customers and principal suppliers in North America. Financial details … Read more
PQ Group Holdings Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Performance Chemicals business to a partnership established by Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. and Koch Minerals & Trading LLC for a purchase price of $1.1 billion. PQ’s Performance Chemicals business includes sodium silicate and silica derivatives. “We are excited by … Read more
W. R. Grace & Co. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Fine Chemistry Services business (FCS) of Albemarle Corp. for approximately $570 million. The transaction included $300 million paid in cash at closing and $270 million funded through the issuance to Albemarle of non-participating preferred equity of a newly … Read more
India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has started carving out its new oil-to-chemicals (O2C) operation into an independent unit with a $25 billion loan from the parent company. The wholly owned unit’s assets will be funded by the interest-bearing loan, which will be an “efficient mechanism to upstream cash, including any potential capital receipts,” in the … Read more
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% shares in Emerald Kalama Chemical on February 14, 2021. Emerald Kalama is a globally leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, especially for the consumer segment, and is majority-owned by affiliates of the US private equity firm American Securities LLC. The enterprise value of Emerald Kalama … Read more
India’s Bodal Chemicals Limited has entered into Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) with Mawana Sugar Limited (MSL) to acquire its chlor-alkali plant known as Siel Chemical Complex (SCC) at Rajpura, Punjab. Bodal stated that the proposed acquisition will help the Company in diversification of its existing chemicals product line by adding new products. SCC is engaged … Read more
Lonza AG has entered into a definitive agreement with Bain Capital and Cinven to acquire Lonza’s Specialty Ingredients business and operations for an enterprise value of CHF 4.2 billion ($4.7 billion). Both Bain Capital and Cinven have strong experience in the industrials sector and an established track record of successful investments in portfolio companies. The … Read more
AkzoNobel competes with U.S. rival PPG Industries on Monday, by making a $1.7 billion counterbid for Finland’s Tikkurila. AkzoNobel proposal includes an offer price of 31.25 euros ($37.8) per outstanding share, valuing Tikkurila at 1.4 billion euros ($1.69 billion), exceeding the 1.2 billion euros ($1.45 billion) offered by PPG two weeks ago. To obtain merger … Read more
India’s state run oil and gas explorer ONGC’s plan to merge its refining subsidiary Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd ( MRPL ) with Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) has got delayed, according to a report by IANS. The process is now expected to be complete by 2024. The merger was aimed at aligning ONGC’s upstream … Read more
Shell will take a 40% interest in a waste-to-fuels plant using technology developed by Enerkem, a leading Canadian clean tech company. Enerkem announced the project in December 2020, subject to finalization of commercial agreements. The approximately C$875 million (US$686 million) commercial-scale facility will be constructed in Varennes, Québec, and will produce low-carbon fuels and renewable … Read more
Jindal Films has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Italy-based nylon film specialist DOMO Films Solutions Spa (DFS) from private owned group DOMO Chemicals. DFS is one of the major European producers of nylon films (both biax-oriented BOPA and cast extruded CPA) for flexible packaging in food, pharma, medical … Read more
Private equity firm OpenGate Capital is to acquire the amphoteric surfactant manufacturing business from Solvay. The acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of works council consultations and regulatory approvals. The Business is a key player in surfactants, with a focus on the production of amphoterics primarily utilised in body care, hair care, and home care … Read more
Evonik has closed its previously announced acquisition of the Lactel Absorbable Polymers product line from Durect Corporation on December 31, 2020. All Durect employees associated with the Lactel business in Birmingham, Ala., accepted the offer to join Evonik in similar roles, according to Essen, Germany-based Evonik. The deal closed Dec. 31, 2020. Evonik will integrate … Read more
INEOS completed the purchase of the global Aromatics and Acetyls businesses from BP for a consideration of $5 billion. The deal was first announced at the end of June 2020. INEOS is already one of the world’s leading petrochemical companies and this acquisition will extend both the portfolio and the geographic reach of the business. … Read more