M&A Deal Summary

BASF Acquires Ciba Holding AG

On September 15, 2008, BASF acquired chemicals company Ciba Holding AG for 3.8B EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BASF’s 4th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is BASF’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is BASF’s 1st transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-09-15
Target Ciba Holding AG
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) BASF
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 3.8B EUR

Target

Ciba Holding AG

Basel, Switzerland
Ciba is a producer of light stabilizers and antioxidants. The Company is based in Basel, Switzerland.

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Buyer

BASF

Ludwigshafen, Germany
Category Company
Founded 1865
Sector Chemicals
Employees111,855
Revenue 68.9B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to BASF's office in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Entrance to BASF's office in Florham Park, New Jersey.

BASF is a global producer of chemicals. BASF looks to combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. BASF was founded in 1865 and is based in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 20
Sector (Chemicals) 4 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 15
Country (Switzerland) 1 of 2
Year (2008) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-06-12 Engelhard

Iselin, New Jersey, United States

Engelhard Corp. is a surface and materials science company that develops technologies to improve customers' products and processes.

Buy $4.9B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-12-19 Sorex

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Sorex Ltd is a manufacturer of rodenticides and general pest control products.

Buy -
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