M&A Deal Summary

Genesis Energy Acquires Tronox - Alkali Business

On August 2, 2017, Genesis Energy acquired chemicals company Tronox - Alkali Business from Tronox Holdings for 1.3B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Genesis Energy’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Genesis Energy’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Genesis Energy’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Genesis Energy’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-08-02
Target Tronox - Alkali Business
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Genesis Energy
Sellers(s) Tronox Holdings
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 1.3B USD

Target

Tronox - Alkali Business

Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Tronox Ltd. - Alkali Business is a producer of natural soda ash, also known as sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), a basic building block for a number of ubiquitous products, including flat glass, container glass, dry detergent and a variety of chemicals and other industrial products. The Alkali Business produces approximately four million tons of natural soda ash per year, representing approximately 28% of all the natural soda ash produced in the world and, based on current production rates, has an estimated reserve life remaining of over 100 years.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Genesis Energy

Houston, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Employees2,111
Revenue 3.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Genesis Energy is a midstream energy master limited partnership that provides a diverse portfolio of customers, operations and assets, including refinery-related plants, pipelines, storage terminals, and trucking operations. Genesis Energy was founded in 1996 and is based in Houston, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2017) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
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Houston, Texas, United States

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FOLLOWING DEAL
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Houston, Texas, United States

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Sell $300M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Tronox Holdings

Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Sector Chemicals
Employees6,500
Revenue 2.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Tronox Holdings is a provider of mining, production and marketing of inorganic minerals and chemicals. Tronox Holdings is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
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