M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-02-25 |
| Target | Albemarle - Fine Chemistry Services Business |
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Buyer(s) | Grace |
| Sellers(s) | Albemarle |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
| Deal Value | 570M USD |
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Grace is engaged in the production and sale of specialty chemicals and specialty materials on a global basis through three operating segments: Grace Catalysts Technologies, which includes catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications; Grace Materials Technologies, which includes packaging technologies and engineered materials used in consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications; and Grace Construction Products, which includes specialty construction chemicals and specialty building materials used in commercial, infrastructure and residential construction. Grace was formed in 1854 and is based in Columbia, Maryland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 7 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 6 of 6 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 3 of 3 |
| State: North Carolina M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 4 of 4 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-14 |
Albemarle - Polyolefin Catalysts Business
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Albemarle Corp. - Polyolefin Catalysts Business manufactures single-site catalysts as well as metallocenes and activators. |
Buy | $416M |
Albemarle develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals to meet customer needs across a diverse range of end markets. The company's services include petroleum refining, consumer electronics, plastics/packaging, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, crop protection, food safety, and custom chemistry services. Albemarle was incorporated in 1887 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 9 |
| Sector: Chemicals M&A | 7 of 8 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 8 of 9 |
| State: North Carolina M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 4 of 5 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-31 |
Mineral Resources - Wodgina hard rock lithium mine
Applecross, Australia Mineral Resources Ltd. - Wodgina hard rock lithium mine is a mining service provider. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-27 |
Ketjen
Houston, Texas, United States Ketjen manufactures advanced catalyst solutions used to transform, process, and decontaminate crude oil and renewable feedstocks into fuels and chemicals for a wide range of applications, including petrochemicals, transportation, building, and agriculture, among others. The Company’s catalysts and additives enhance customers’ profitability through improvements in reliability, quality, and yield of fuels and chemicals refined from a variety of traditional and renewable feedstocks. Ketjen is headquartered in Houston, Texas. |
Sell | - |
