Looks Great on Paper, But….

The article looks at the possibility that Dow Chemical may receive a takeover bid. Rumors of a major chemical buyout have circulated since 2006, fueled by the voracious acquisition appetite of private equity firms for ever-bigger deals and the depressed stock prices at some chemical firms. However, while private equity is ready and able, several factors seem to work against such a deal right now. Most important would be the unwillingness of Dow management to consider a deal.