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Chemicals
Thwarted PPG speeds up hunt for deals
Clariant, KMG and SK Capital recently made purchases in the chemicals space.
SK Capital backs chemical producers D.B. Western and Tri-Tex
Hastings, Jordan Co., KMG, Maroon Group and Platte River made purchases in the sector.
Ardian backs chemical storage operator LBC Tank Terminals
The deal reinforces Ardian's interest in U.S. infrastructure and follows the firm's other purchases including SLV.
Axalta makes second coatings acquisition in two months
The Spencer deal follows the buyer’s recent purchase of Valspar’s U.S. division.
Clariant buys Huntsman, as M&A in chemicals surges
Dow Chemical's pending merger with DuPont is another notable deal in the sector.
KMG augments chemical M&A with Flowchem purchase from Arsenal
Hastings, Jordan Co., Maroon Group and Platte River made purchases in the sector.
European coating maker Akzo considers PPG's sweetened offer
PPG, led by CEO Michael McGarry, proposes a new bid as Akzo CEO Ton Buechner is hit with pressure to negotiate.
Axalta buys Valspar’s U.S. coatings division to further diversify business lines
The buyer's chemical products are used in refinishing buildings such as Asia’s Ashgabat International Airport.
Opinion
Chemical producers pursue global growth through M&A
Demitri Diakantonis
Assistant Managing Editor
Mergers & Acquisitions
Axalta, Maroon Group and Sherwin-Williams have been buying companies in the space.
Akzo, led by CEO Ton Buechner, rejects PPG's sweetened offer
The target is considering a breakup, including divesting its specialty chemicals business.
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