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BASF and GPN S.A. Acquire PEC-Rhin S.A.

On January 1, 2009, BASF and GPN S.A. acquired chemicals company PEC-Rhin S.A.

Acquisition Context
  • This is BASF’s 6th and GPN S.A.’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is BASF’s 1st and GPN S.A.’s 1st transaction in France.
Investment Fate
  • PEC-Rhin S.A. was divested to a consortium of strategic buyers in 2011.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date January 1, 2009
Target PEC-Rhin S.A.
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) BASF
GPN S.A.
Deal Type Joint Venture

Target Company

PEC-Rhin S.A.

Ottmarsheim, France
PEC-Rhin is a producer of nitrate fertilizers as well as ammonia, ammonia water and nitric acid for industrial use.
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Buyer

BASF

Ludwigshafen, Germany
Category Company
Founded 1865
Sector Chemicals
Employees110,918
Revenue 65.3B EUR (2024)
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 Context for Buyer #
Overall 6 of 20
Sector: Chemicals 6 of 12
Type: Joint Venture 1 of 1
Country: France 1 of 1
Year: 2009 1 of 1
PREVIOUS 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 -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-04-06 Ciba Expert Services

Germany

Ciba ES provides services in two segments: regulatory testing and consulting services and; environmental and safety testing, to companies in industries including pharmaceutical, chemical, food, healthcare, consumer product and agriculture. The business employs around 200 people across Switzerland, Canada, UK, China, India, Brazil, Italy and Japan and offers a range of services and expertise complementary to Intertek Group’s services and clients.

Sell £4M
Buyer

GPN S.A.

France
Category Company
Sector Chemicals
Employees725
DESCRIPTION

GPN is a France’s manufacturer of nitrogen fertilizers and nitrogen oxide reducers. It supplies about 25% of the French market, with 725 employees in France. Its production facilities are located in Grandpuits in the greater Paris region and Grand Quevilly in Normandy.

Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Chemicals 1 of 1
Type: Joint Venture 1 of 1
Country: France 1 of 1
Year: 2009 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-25 PEC-Rhin S.A.

Ottmarsheim, France

PEC-Rhin is a producer of nitrate fertilizers as well as ammonia, ammonia water and nitric acid for industrial use.

Sell -

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