Keyword: A.T. Kearney

Markets & Companies

Finding the Right Emerging Markets for Growth

28.11.2018 - In the past, much of the attractive growth for specialty chemicals companies came from China and the rebound of the US economy. In the future, companies need to consider a...

Plant Construction & Process Technology

The Expanding Role of Contract Manufacturing

27.09.2017 - In the shifting pharmaceutical landscape, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and big pharma could see significant benefits. The findings of a new A.T. Kearney study can...

Strategy & Management

The “Merger Endgame”

26.04.2017 - After robust yet modest chemicals M&A activity in 2016, expectations for the year ahead are high. The value of completed deals in 2016 decreased slightly against 2015 to around...

News

China now Second-largest Chemical M&A Market

14.03.2016 - After overtaking Germany as world’s largest exporter a few years ago, China is now moving closer to the US as a major participant in global M&A, says a new report from business...

Strategy & Management

Global M&A to Increase in 2014

02.04.2014 - Despite lingering uncertainty about Europe's recovery and global GDP growth, more than 50 % of executives surveyed at leading chemicals industry players and investment banks expect...

News

European Chemical Industry Remains Concerned about Volatility

12.02.2014 - Strategy - The prolonged Great Recession has signaled a new period of sustained market volatility. A recent Chemical Customer Connectivity Index (C3X) survey of 150 chemical...

News

Debt Repayment Triggers Restructuring Tide for Global Chemicals

26.11.2013 - A new analysis by A.T. Kearney paints a turbulent picture ahead for global chemicals players as a $33 billion debt peak in 2016 combines with depressed margins resulting from U.S...

News

C3X Survey 2013: From Collaboration to Excellence in Chemicals

03.09.2013 - In recent years, chemical players have managed their businesses with little clear direction in the light of continuing volatile markets. They aimed to address the key strategic...