M&A Deal Summary

Osaka Gas Chemicals Acquires Jacobi Carbons AB

On October 29, 2013, Osaka Gas Chemicals acquired chemicals company Jacobi Carbons AB from AddSorb Holding AB for 400M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Osaka Gas Chemicals’ 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Osaka Gas Chemicals’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Osaka Gas Chemicals’ 1st transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-10-29
Target Jacobi Carbons AB
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Osaka Gas Chemicals
Sellers(s) AddSorb Holding AB
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 400M USD

Target

Jacobi Carbons AB

Kalmar,, Sweden
Jacobi a global coconut shell activated carbon manufacturer with a comprehensive and diverse product portfolio. Jacobi’s activated carbon products are sold to its blue-chip customer base in over 100 countries through wholly owned subsidiaries in 19 countries across the globe.

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Buyer

Osaka Gas Chemicals

Osaka, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1949
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

Osaka Gas Chemicals is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of fine materials, carbon fiber, activated carbon fiber and adsorbents. It has made progress in technical developments for the intensive use of coal tar developed as a by-product of the utility gas production process by Osaka Gas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (Sweden) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

AddSorb Holding AB

Kalmar, Sweden
Category Company
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

AddSorb Holding AB, Incorporated in Sweden, AddSorb Holding AB is the holding company of Jacobi.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (Sweden) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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