31.05.2011 • News

Ashland Buys ISP for $3.2 Billion

Ashland has agreed to acquire privately owned International Specialty Products (ISP), a global specialty chemical manufacturer of innovative functional ingredients and technologies. Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement, Ashland will pay approximately $3.2 billion for the business in an all-cash transaction.

At closing, ISP's advanced product portfolio will expand Ashland's position in high-growth markets such as personal care, pharmaceutical and energy. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Ashland's earnings per share.

The transaction, which is expected to close prior to the end of the September quarter, is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions and receipt of U.S. and European Union regulatory approvals.

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