M&A Deal Summary

Elkem AS Acquires Basel Chemie

On August 16, 2019, Elkem AS acquired chemicals company Basel Chemie for 27M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Elkem AS’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Elkem AS’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Elkem AS’s 1st transaction in South Korea.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-08-16
Target Basel Chemie
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Elkem AS
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 27M USD

Target

Basel Chemie

Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Basel Chemie Co., Ltd. is a downstream silicones producer with a high-end speciality portfolio for both skin care and colour cosmetic applications, and water repellents for the construction industry. Basel Chemie Co., Ltd. was founded in 1999 and is based in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.

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Buyer

Elkem AS

Skøyen, Norway
Category Company
Founded 1904
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

Elkem is a environment-friendly production of materials. Company principal products are solar grade silicon, silicon, special alloys for the foundry industry, carbon and microsilica.

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Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
Country (South Korea) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-30 Polysil

Guangdong, China

Guangdong Polysil Technology Co., Ltd. is a silicone elastomer & resins material manufacturer with strong positions in baby care and food grade silicones, as well as silicone products for the electronics and medical markets. Guangdong Polysil Technology is based in Guangdong, China.

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