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The article discusses the growth in the merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the chemical industry leading to a strong consensus from industry bankers and analysts. Topics include the sale of AkzoNobel's chemical business to private-equity firm The Carlyle Group and Singaporean investment firm GIC, the outlook of bankers for the M&A market, and the implication of some economic issues to the market such as market volatility and U.S. tariffs.

The article discusses the growing trend of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the chemical industry. Topics include the announcement of M&A deals by several transatlantic chemical companies in 2017 amid the surge of M&A in the global chemicals sector according to credit ratings agency S&P, the significance of the surge in cross-border deals, and a list of chemical megadeals worlwide such as Bayer and Monsanto and ChemChina and Syngenta.

The article reports that according to a research there is downfall in the chemicals mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Topics discussed include information on acquisition of Valspar by Sherwin-Williams (SW); views of Telly Zachariades, partner with the Valence Group, on market of the chemical industry; and statements given by Lee Harrs, head of chemicals at Houlihan Lokey, on market demands.

The article reports on the series of merger and acquisition in the chemical industry in 2015 and 2016. Topics include the plan of industry executives to grow in targeted sectors and improve portfolios, the trends about low interest rates and low returns on fixed income, and advantage of private equity firms and companies in terms of money and liquidity.

The article offers information on the merger and acquisitions in the chemical industry. Topics discussed include increase in mergers and acquisition in the industry in 2016 compared to 2011, acquisition of Rohm and Haas chemical manufacturing company by Dow Chemical, views of Mario Toukan, managing director of KeyBanc Capital Markets, on synergies to justify the deal, and concerns of generating business revenue with the merger.

The article examines the merger of chemical companies Dow Chemical Co. and E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2016. Dow and DuPont reportedly expect the merger to result to significant increase in savings which will add billions in market value to the combined firm. The companies have submitted a merger proxy filing in the U.S. in early March 2016. Also discussed is the possible impact of the merger on the chemical industry.

The article discusses merger and acquisition (M&A) in chemical industry. It mentions views of Alain Harfouche, managing director and head of chemicals at KeyBanc Capital Markets, on potential downturn. It presents information on Telly Zachariades, partner with the Valence Group, on M&A. It presents views of Lee Harrs, managing director and head of chemicals at Houlihan Lokey, on private equity.

The article reports on strategic merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the chemicals industry. The value of deals including Eastman Chemical's purchase agreement for Solutia, Lonza biocide company's acquisition of Arch Chemical, and Berkshire Hathaway's purchase of Lubrizol company are discussed. The financial market reaction to strategic deals is also discussed.

The article informs that chemicals company, Tronox has closed its acquisition of the titanium dioxide (Ti02) business of The National Titanium Dioxide, after granting approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

The article reports on LyondellBasell's acquisition of plastics compounder A. Schulman in 2018 in which LyondellBasell will establish an advanced polymer solutions segment consisting of Schulman and LyondellBasell's polypropylene compounding (PPC) assets.

The article reports on the rise in megadeals in coatings, industrial gases, and agricultural chemicals, with industry leaders like Monsanto, Praxair, and Valspar disappearing or have disappeared, and new giants may make things more difficult for smaller competitors.

The article reports that data from investment bank Young & Partners have revealed a significant increase in the value of mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions in the chemical industry in 2017 due to three megadeals.

The article reports on the move of chemical company Air Products & Chemicals Inc. to acquire the coal gasification technology business and a patent portfolio for liquid residue gasification of oil and gas company Royal Dutch Shell in an undisclosed deal.

The article looks at the merger and acquisition activities in the chemicals industry. It highlights the persistence of high valuations for chemical companies, driven by affordable debt and high public stock market valuations. It discusses the strong pricing in the sector despite of economic and geopolitical uncertainty as well as explores the confidence of boards and chief executive officers for the industry.

The article reports on acquisition of Pharmachem Laboratories by chemical company Ashland Inc. and presents the views of Laurence Alexander, an analyst at Jefferies, on increased focus on specialty chemicals.

The article discusses the negative effects of high merger and acquisition (M&A) valuations on the chemical industry in 2014. Topics covered include the importance of M&A activities to the sector as well as robust M&A trend during the year. Also mentioned is the need for companies to be weary about the price of large acquisitions.

The article reports that bankers are predicting that the chemical industry will have a healthy merger market for the rest of 2013. Topics discussed include major chemical industry mergers completed or announced in the first half of 2013, revenue generated by merger and acquisition activities during the first half of the year and reasons behind bankers' optimistic outlook for the rest of 2013. Also discussed is the risk that the financing market will potentially pose on the merger market.

The article discusses the report from consulting firm A.T. Kearney Inc. which revealed that merger and acquisition activity in the chemical industry is set to post a record-breaking year in 2016 as of March 2016. The total value of the top announced deals is reportedly more than a hundred billion dollars which include one by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. Comments from Kearney's partner Andy Walberer on the issue are also presented.

The article reports on the rumors that chemicals firm BASF Corp. is planning to bid to acquire its rival E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. as of March 2016, however the market is skeptical that the rumor is true as it can be potentially expensive.

The article reports that the shareholders of American chemical company Airgas Inc. have approved acquisition of the company by industrial gas and chemical company Air Liquide America Corp. to be closed in 2016.

The article looks at the trends of mergers and acquisition (M&A) activities in the chemical industry as of 2015. Topics discussed include the increase in the volume of completed M&A deals which indicate a strong market, the implication of companies high cash balances and sluggish economic growth as a contributing factor M&A option, and the aspects of M&A valuation.

The article reports on the plan of diversified growth company CSW Industrials (CSWI) to improve through acquisitions. Topics discussed include the effort of CSWI in combining business enterprises into one operating firm, the alignment of its businesses into specialty chemical, industrial products and sealant and adhesive segments, and the consideration of acquisition as the main component of its growth.

The article reports on the significant role of activist hedge fund investors Third Point LLC and Trian Partners LP in the merger between chemical companies DuPont and Dow Chemical Co. in the U.S. Topics discussed include an overview of Third Point and Trian Partners, the activism factor of the merger as an investment strategy, and maintenance of professionalism in dealing with investors.

The article reports on the year-on-year (YOY) growth in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the chemical industry in 2015, focusing on the data compiled by Young & Partners (Y&P), an investment bank. It mentions that M&A activity was slower on annualized basis in terms of completed deals, with a drop in activity from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2015. Peter Young of Y&P refers to unstable economic and financial conditions as the main factors influencing the trend.

The article discusses the report from investment bank Young and Partners LLC which revealed that merger and acquisition activity in the chemicals industry in the U.S. has almost doubled as of the first quarter of 2015 compared with 2014.

The article reports on the decision of American paint and coatings firm Valspar Corp. to acquire specialty chemicals firm Quest Specialty Chemicals Inc.'s performance coatings businesses. It discusses the financial performance of the coatings business which posted millions of sales in 2014. The terms of the deal is explored which is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2015. Also discussed is Valspar's financial performance as of May 2015.

The article reports on the increase of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the U.S. chemical industry in 2014. Topics discussed include the country's high M&A deal equity, chief executive officer confidence issue in M&A, stable financial and economic conditions, and top deals in the chemical industry. The predominance of the strategic buyers in terms of huge deals is also noted.

The article reports on the plan of blank-check fund Quinpario Acquisition 2, created by former Solutia chief executive officer Jeffry Quinn, to acquire specialty adhesives maker Royal Adhesives & Sealants from Arsenal Capital.

The article reports on the acquisition of Yorktown, Texas-based Select Chemicals Ltd. by Midland-based oilfield chemicals company WadeCo Specialties.

The article looks at the global specialty chemicals industry, offering the publication's ranking of the largest companies by specialty chemical sales revenue in 2013 which includes chemical companies BASF, Dow Chemical, and AkzoNobel as the top three firms. Topics include chemical industry mergers and acquisitions and the dominance of U.S. and German firms in the top ten.

The article offers figures on the volume of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the chemical industry for third-quarter 2014 with comparison figures for earlier periods, discussing the locations of M&A deals, the role of private equity firms in acquisitions, and forecasts for 2015.

The article reports on specialty chemical company Lubrizol's planned acquisition of two chemicals-related units of oilfield services firm Weatherford. Topics include other recent divestitures by Weatherford, recent merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the oilfield services industry, and Lubrizol's planned acquisition of Warwick Chemicals.

The article reports on the acquisition of crop protection chemicals maker Cheminova A/S by FMC Corp. for 10.5 billion Danish kroner in debt and cash reserves on September 8, 2014.

The article reports that Eastman Chemical Co. will acquire Taminco for 2.8 billion dollars.

The article reports that building and construction products manufacturer Laticrete International is acquiring the surface-care business of chemical company DuPont, planning to merge DuPont's surface-care products to its own product lines.

The article reports that U.S. chemical industry merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in the 1st quarter of 2014 reached a total of 8 billion dollars, and mentions topics like the overall value of 17 completed deals reaching 32 billion dollars and the role of private equity firms in M&A deals.

The article focuses on the business growth strategy of specialty chemical company Altana through acquisitions. Altana has acquired the clay-based, or rheology, additives business of Rockwood, as well as the specialty coatings business of Henkel. Altana Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Matthias Wolfgruber refers to additives as the priority segment where the company puts its highest innovation spending. Altana also sees value in the pigments, electrical insulation, coatings and sealants segments.

The article reports on the agreement signed by oil and gas company Solvay to acquire privately held chemical manufacturer Chemlogics for 1.35 billion dollars. A number of benefits are expected from the deal including access to technologies, business growth and a broader customer base. Brian Downward, vice president of oil and gas at Solvay Novecare, expresses the intent of Solvay to maintain its solution-and-service oriented business model.

This article discusses the plan of chemical company Huntsman to acquire chemical producer Rockwood's titanium dioxide pigments business. It is noted that Huntsman intends to consolidate Rockwood's titanium dioxide and pigments businesses with its own businesses in the same areas. The impact of the deal on other titanium dioxide mergers and acquisitions is explored.

The article reports on an agreement in which German chemical firm Altana would purchase the rheology and clay additives business of Rockwood Holdings for 635 million dollars, noting that Rockwood also divested itself of its CeramTec ceramics company to private equity firm Cinven in 2013.

The article examines the hostile takeover offer made by chemical industry firm A. Schulman Inc. for Ferro Corp. A two-year contract extension given to A. Schulman Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joseph Gingo that is dependent on the acquisition is discussed. The nomination by a group of Ferro stockholders of three directors of the corporation willing to consider the merger is examined. It is noted directors will be elected at Ferro's May 15, 2013 annual stockholders' meeting.

The article reports that global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the chemical sector fell year-on-year (YOY) during 2012 according to data from investment banker Young & Partners. According to Young & Partners officials, economic uncertainty, such as the euro crisis in Europe, drove weakness in the M&A market. Topics include 2012 deal activity in Asia, a chart showing M&A value from 2003-2012, and deals that have not been completed.

This article discusses water and energy technology company Ecolab's acquisition of oilfield chemicals firm Champion Technologies. Topics include Ecolab's desire to establish its energy business in North America due to the increase in hydraulic fracturing (fracking), natural gas, and oil sands activity, Champion's desire to expand its business outside of North America, and Ecolab's simultaneous sale of its vehicle-care division to cleaning products manufacturer Zep.

The article anticipates a decrease in chemical industry mergers and acquisitions during the second half of 2012 due to economic conditions in the European Union (EU) and subsequent executive caution. Topics include merger financing, the possible purchase of an automotive coatings business by the private equity firm Carlyle Group, and differences in the outlook of Asian, European, and American markets.

The article reports the acquisition of lubricants manufacturer Royal Purple in Porter, Texas by Indianapolis-based chemical company Calumet Specialty Products.

The article reports that specialty chemical companies have reported strong first-quarter results with most exceeding estimates and posting rising profits. The author cites the acquisition of chemical manufacturer International Specialty Products by chemical distribution company Ashland as a contributing factor in the Ashland's strong results and presents statistics on sales and net income in millions for several companies, including Ferro, Rockwood Holdings, and W.R. Grace.

The article discusses 2011 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the chemical industry. The author cites statistics from investment bank Young & Partners in New York that shows deal values more than doubled from 2010 totals, noting that the prevalence of large deals in 2011 was responsible for increased dollar values. Also discussed is the financial strain that the European sovereign debt crisis, which fueled economic uncertainty, put on private equity firms.

The article reports on the possible impact of the volatility in the stock market on the chemicals merger and acquisition (M&A) market. Peter Young, president of Young & Partners, disclosed that some 40 million dollars in chemicals M&A were completed in the first half of 2011. However, Lee Harrs, managing director/chemicals at The PrinceRidge Group, believes that it could be detrimental if market turmoil remains unchanged.

The article focuses on the growth of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the global chemical industry in 2010. During the year, some 36 billion dollars in chemical deals were completed, an increase of 44% from 2009, notes Peter Young, president of Young & Partners. According to Telly Zachariades, partner with The Valance Group, the rise in M&A activity in 2010 was driven by constrained activity in 2008 and 2009. Meanwhile, John Beagle, managing director at Grace Matthews, expects that private equity will be active on the buy and sell side.

The article focuses on the statement made by Young & Partners (Y&P) president Peter Young forecasting an improvement in the chemical mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2010.