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Sumitomo Chemical Invests In Tanaka Chemical

On August 31, 2016, Sumitomo Chemical invested in chemicals company Tanaka Chemical

Investment Highlights
  • This is Sumitomo Chemical’s 11th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Sumitomo Chemical’s 5th transaction in Japan.

Investment Summary
Date 2016-08-31
Target Tanaka Chemical
Sector Chemicals
Investor(s) Sumitomo Chemical
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Tanaka Chemical

Fukui, Japan
Tanaka Chemical is engaged in the business of cathode materials for small, high-performance rechargeable batteries for smartphones, laptop PCs, etc., such as lithium-ion secondary batteries and nickel-metal hydride secondary batteries, as well as those for medium and large-sized secondary batteries that are key components of environmentally friendly vehicles, including hybrid cars and electric cars.

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Investor

Sumitomo Chemical

Tokyo, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1913
Sector Chemicals
Employees29,279
Revenue 2.61T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Sumitomo Chemical is a manufacturer of fertilizers from sulfur dioxide emitted from smelting operations at the Besshi copper mine. The company engages in the Petrochemicals & Plastics Sector, Energy & Functional Materials Sector, IT-related Chemicals Sector, Health & Crop Sciences Sector, Pharmaceutical Sector, and Others. Sumitomo Chemical was founded in 1913 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 16
Sector: Chemicals M&A 11 of 13
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 5 of 5
Country: Japan M&A 5 of 5
Year: 2016 M&A 2 of 2
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