M&A Deal Summary

Solvay Acquires The Rhodia Group

On August 24, 2011, Solvay acquired chemicals company The Rhodia Group for 3.4B EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Solvay’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Solvay’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Solvay’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-08-24
Target The Rhodia Group
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Solvay
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 3.4B EUR

Target

The Rhodia Group

Courbevoie, France
The Rhodia Group is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals.

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Buyer

Solvay

Brussels, Belgium
Category Company
Founded 1863
Sector Chemicals
Employees9,000
Revenue 6.0B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Solvay is a chemical company that harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. Solvay was founded in 1863 and is based in Brussels, Belgium.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 16
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 10
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 8
Country (France) 1 of 2
Year (2011) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-02-15 Solvay Pharmaceuticals

Brussels, Belgium

Solvay Pharmaceuticals is a provider of generic drugs and other pharmaceutical products.

Sell $6.1B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-13 Sunshield Chemicals

Mumbai, India

Sunshield Chemicals, an Indian company specializing in surfactants.

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