M&A Deal Summary

Showa Denko K.K. Acquires Showa Denko

On January 3, 2020, Showa Denko K.K. acquired chemicals company Showa Denko for 8.9B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Showa Denko K.K.’s 3rd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Showa Denko K.K.’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Showa Denko K.K.’s 1st transaction in Japan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-01-03
Target Showa Denko
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Showa Denko K.K.
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 8.9B USD

Target

Showa Denko

Tokyo, Japan
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Showa Denko is a manufacturer of functional chemical materials/products creating solutions to the challenges facing its customers and society as a one-stop, advanced materials partner. Showa Denko was founded in 1962 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Showa Denko K.K.

Tokyo, Japan

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Category Company
Founded 1908
Sector Chemicals
Employees10,253
Revenue 781.0B JPY (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Showa Denko K.K. is a manufacturer of an organic chemical products such as petrochemical basic products such as ethylene and propylene, and derivatives thereof, such as acetyl and allyl alcohol derivatives.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Chemicals) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
Country (Japan) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-21 GMM Development

Hong Kong, China

GMM Development Ltd. is a manufacturer and saler of non-stick coating chemicals applicable to consumer goods including cookware and home electrical appliances.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-28 Showa Aluminum

Tokyo, Japan

Showa Aluminum is an aluminum beverage packaging provider. Showa Aluminum was founded in 1969 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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