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The article offers information on the slowdown of the chemical M&A market in 2023 due to higher interest rates and weak industry performance. Topics include the impact of rising interest rates, uncertainty about the industry's performance, and challenges such as inventory destocking and high energy costs. Despite the challenging environment, potential sellers have been cautious, waiting for improved conditions before making deals.

The article presents the discussion on Mitsubishi Corp. and early-stage lithium firm Frontier Lithium Inc. (Val Caron, Ontario, Canada) have reached a deal under which the companies will establish a joint venture partnership for the PAK Lithium project in Ontario.

The article focuses on Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) acquiring the remaining interest in lithium miner Azure Minerals Ltd. giving SQM access to rich spodumene resources in Western Australia.

The article focuses on Zochem ULC's acquisition of a 40 present stake in lndustrias Electro Quimicas SA (IEQSA), a zinc product manufacturer in Peru, as part of a strategic partnership to enhance their capabilities and expand their zinc oxide markets.

The article focuses on the cooling down of mergers and acquisitions activity in the chemical industry during the first half of 2023 due to weaker demand and economic uncertainty. The topics include the slowdown in deal volume and values, the impact of higher interest rates on financing transactions, and the challenges faced by buyers and sellers in the current economic climate.

The article reports that the merger of the chemical companies Dow Chemical Co. and E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. had been taking the top spot in the Billion-Dollar Club ranking of the chemical makers based on their revenue. It highlights the shift on the revenue of the ranked companies which shows a strong growth of profits. It also cites the decline revenues of Mitsubishi Chemical.

The article reports on the plan of lithium producers Livent and Allkem to accelerate their expansion plans following a merger. It informs about the volume of lithium carbonate targeted for production by 2027 and their expected capital expenditure savings from consolidating construction, procurement and engineering work. Projects of Livent that expected to generate cost savings are a joint venture with economic development agency called Nemaska Lithium and a planned hydroxide plant in Quebec.

The article reports on the expected impact of rising interest rates, in response to the highest inflation in decades, on chemicals merger and acquisition (M&A) market. Topics discussed include forecast made by S&P Global Market Intelligence on a recession in early 2023 in the U.S. and the eurozone, chemical M&A volumes through the third quarter of 2022, and impact of higher rates and relative scarce credit on private equity firms.

The article discusses that fuel cell systems maker, Advent Technologies has been looking to ramp-up growth as it commercializes its latest generation of its high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HTPEM) and fuel cell systems. It mentions that Advent has been expanding into production of fuel cell stacks and systems, which can generate electricity from fuels such as hydrogen and methanol.

The article offers information about merger and acquisitions in the chemical industry. Several topics being presented include the performance of DowDuPont, reportedly the second-largest chemical company by sales and trailing only BASF, as well as the Bayer-Monsanto and Linde-Praxair partnership deal.

The article discusses the issues of capital and growth investments and pressure among the investors in the global chemical industry. It mentions that for the public-traded companies within the industry, there is the pressure to generate business growth amidst the preference for merger and acquisition (M&A). It offers the insights of Howard Ungerleider, vice chairman and CFO of DowDuPont, on the importance of balance in the capital of companies.

The article presents the discussion on buyers including private equity firms adjusting in lowering growth and higher rates. Topics include syndicating loan issuance in slowing a trickle although private debt markets remain open; and global economic expansion projecting to continue at a diminished pace, the risks of a recession being rising.

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 offers information about the environment, social, and governance (ESG) as the factors increasingly become a crucial component of M&A processes. It mentions the best ways to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It discusses the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the chemical industry in the U.S.

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 offers information on the focus of PPG Industries Inc. on organic growth and investments in coatings. The aim of the company to develop new technologies and invest in high-growth markets and adjacent sectors is mentioned. It adds that acquisitions aside from organic growth will still play a key role since PPG sees itself as a consolidator in the coatings space.

The article discusses the mergers and acquisitions activities in the chemical sector in 2013 which has driven by cheap financing, large asset divestitures, and healthy valuations as of March 31, 2014. Topics discussed include expensive deal financing by the bankers in 2013 as compared to 2012, driving of the asset divestitures with the fear of activist investors and views of managing director and head/chemicals at KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Mario Toukan.

The article reports that chemical firm FMC has been making acquisition of chemical firm DuPont's crop protection business that closed in November 2017. Topics discussed include increase in the business revenue of DuPont during the ownership of FMC in 2017, views of Pierre Brondeau, chief executive officer (CEO) at FMC, on the same and growth in crops such as fruits and vegetables.

The article discusses the development of Dow Advanced Materials, a specialty chemical franchise of the chemical company Dow Chemical Co., focusing on business management and the impact of the 2009 acquisition of the advanced materials company Rohm and Haas as of July 2013. Topics include competitive advantages, the sales of advanced materials, business integration, selective aggression, and the management of customer relationships. Comments from executives such as A. N. Sreeram are included.

The article discusses the adhesives and sealants industry as of April 2013, focusing on an increases in demand that have resulted from applications in industries such as the automotive and aerospace industries. Topics include industry forecasts, olefin-based adhesives, and consolidation and merger activity. Demand is mentioned from manufacturers of nonwovens and hygiene products.

The article discusses the chemical industry as of March 2013, focusing on the economic performance of the industry in 2012 and economic forecasts for 2013. According to the article, uncertainty about economic conditions in 2012 adversely impacted volumes despite favorable market conditions. Topics include mergers and acquisitions in 2011 compared to 2012, private equity firm activity in 2012, corporate financing, and executive confidence.

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.

This article reports on the continued recovery in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2010 amid longer deal completion and conflicts over valuation. According to Young & Partners, a total of 32 billion U.S. dollars in M&A deals were completed during the first three quarters of the year. Telly Zachariades of Valence Group explains the preference for smaller deals and the dilemma facing firms. Curt Espeland of Eastman Chemical notes the importance of transparency in the sale of Eastman's polyethyele terephthalate business to DAKAmericas.

The article reports that merger and acquisition (M&A) activities in the chemical industry in the U.S. in the first half of 2010 has improved. Figures from Young & Partners revealed that chemical companies have completed 29 billion U.S. dollars in M&A deals. Some companies involved in such deals are Bain Capital, Styron and Cognis.

The article offers a look at the market condition of the chemical distribution sector. According to the author, the chemical distribution sector has stabilized in 2009, following a year of decreased demand. The results of a survey on the business performance of chemical distributors are discussed, including Ashland Distribution and Brenntag. A description of the merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the sector is also presented.

The article discusses the weak merger activity in the chemical industry. The global economic turmoil has created a slow environment for industry merger and acquisition (M&A) as companies suffer from frozen credit markets which caused the global recession. The number and overall value of deals fell in 2008, at $40 billion. It is also noted that consumer confidence is at a 40-year low, and companies across all industries are cutting jobs.

The article focuses on the Cabot Corporation has agreed to acquire Shenzhen Shansun Nano New Materials Co., a maker of carbon nanotubes in China , for 115 million dollar.

The article reports that consolidation activity has taken hold across the chemical industry over the past few years. Merger and acquisitionin the chemical industry watchers agree that the sector to watch in terms of consolidation in the paints and coatings segment. The 13 5-billion dollars industry is less concentrated than industrial gases.

The article informs about the acceptance of Evonik Industries to sell its methacrylate business to private equity firm Advent International, which mention that the deal include methacrylate, acrylic products and cyanide business lines.

This article discusses the acquisition of Solenis, a polyacrylamide products manufacturer, by German chemical company BASF. The author comments on the financial status and profitability of Solenis, which has sales of $3 billion per year, and examines the impact of the deal on Solenis' entrance into the industrial water treatment and reuse sector.

The article discusses the company Lanxess which is focusing on North America for growth plans with a $580-million investment program supporting recent acquisitions. It states that the company has made several acquisitions in the region such as Chemtura in 2017, Chemours in 2016 and Solvay. It also states that the companies acquired are producing various chemicals including flame retardants, lubricants and phosphorus additives.

The article reports that the $82-billion Linde-Praxair merger is the final step in consolidation in the industrial gases sector. Air Liquide, Air Products, Linde, and Praxair today supply more than 60-70% of the industrial gas business, according to IHS Markit estimates. Linde and Praxair merger would lead to three companies controlling around two thirds of the market globally once the deal is complete.

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 discusses the disappearance of midsize firms in the coatings sector amid mega mergers. It notes that large firms can have benefits in technology and production methods, as well. It refers to the launch of a hostile bid for AkzoNobel by PPG, with PPG becoming the prime example of a coatings maker with substantial internal M&A capability.

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 sale of the additives technology group (ATG) business of chemical company Hexion Inc. to Munzing Chemie GmbH, a privately held additives maker in Abstatt, Germany, for $50 million.

The article informs that paint producer Nippon Paint Holdings has proposed to acquire Axalta Coating Systems. It mentions acquisition deal requires approval from Axalta's board of directors. It also mentions the views of Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander on possible bid per share of Axalta by Nippon Paint.

The article offers information on the announcement from paint and coating companies AkzoNobel and Axalta regarding the potential merger between the two firms.

The article discusses the acquisition of polyurethane system solutions Acella Performance Materials by a private equity firm Arsenal Capital, and provides information on the the purchaser of Acella and manufacturing company Carlisle.

The article reports on the positive merger and acquisition outlook in the chemical industry in the second half of 2017.

The article reports on the integrated structure of the American chemical company Dow Chemical, citing its merger with chemical company DuPont. It cites on investors who have ramped up pressure on the company's spin-off, joined by activist hedge funds Jana Partners and Trian Fund Management. The article also discusses on Andrew Liveris, chief executive officer of the company as the key impediment to spin-off rearrangement.

The article informs that water treatment firm U.S. Water Services is seeking organic growth, capacity expansions, and targeted mergers and acquisitions (M&A) under new chief executive officer (CEO) LaMarr Barnes. It mentions company's plan to add resources for greater capacity in waste treatment and water reuse. It also mentions key trends in water safety and reuse.

The article reports on the acquisition of DuBois Chemical from Aurora Capital by New York-based company Jordan Company and mentions that DuBois has specialization in making middle-market custom chemicals.

The article reports that Huntsman has filed a legal complaint in New York State Supreme Court alleging Rockwood engaged in technology fraud in its color pigments division during discussions leading up to Huntsman's $l.l-billion acquisition of Rockwood's pigments business. The legal complaint, which requests a jury trial, argues Rockwood's mischaracterizations constitute a violation of the companies' purchase agreement for the pigments business.

The article informs that chemicals firm Dow Chemical and gunpowder maker DuPont has announced their merger deal is delayed to the second quarter of 2017. It mentions regulatory concerns over crop protection and innovation as the reason of delay. It also mentions the views of Dow chairman Andrew Liveris on the same.

The article offers information related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the agricultural chemical (agchem) industry. It mentions insight from Lee Harrs, managing director at Houlihan Lokey, regarding the projection on increase in the number of M&As in the industry by 2017. According to Kevin Yttre of investment bank Grace Matthews, M&A will contribute to divestiture activities of businesses.

The article discusses a report from credit rating agency Fitch Ratings Ltd. of Chicago, Illinois suggesting a modest price increases in the energy industries to support higher prices for plastics, petrochemicals and related chemicals, enhance sales, cash flows and earnings of chemical makers in North America in 2017. Information is also provided on the trends merger and acquisition (M&A) activity as one of the factors influencing corporate balance sheets.

The article explores volatility in the chemical industry during 2000s. Topics include the decline in chemical output in the U.S. because of economic recession and the 9/11 terrorist attacks, surge in natural gas prices, and increase in mergers and acquisitions in the industry. Also mentioned are the benefits of the decline of chemical output in the U.S. to the Middle East which has cheap access to feedstock and China which experienced transfer of chemical production from North America.

The article looks at the chemical industry's distribution sector. Discussion topics include the crude oil and natural gas market, how distributors benefit from hydraulic fracturing, and distributors' investment in technical and lab services. Other topics include industry consolidation, cost control, and the distribution business model.

The article reports on the mergers between Canadian fertilizer producers PotashCorp. Of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. It states that the two producers agreed to the merger worth $36-billion on September 12, 2016. It notes that the merged entity would be the largest crop nutrient firm with $20.6 billion in revenues. It mentions that the merger would be completed in the middle of 2017.