08.07.2024 • News
Syensqo Acquires Azerys, a Natural Rosemary Extraction Company
Syensqo has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Azerys, a specialist in rosemary extraction with assets in El Jadida, Morocco.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
01.07.2024 • News
Kemira Acquires Norit’s UK Reactivation Operations
In a move to enter the activated carbon market for micropollutants removal, Finnish chemicals company Kemira has agreed to purchase Norit’s UK reactivation business from Purton Carbons. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of2024. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
01.07.2024 • News
SK Bioscience Acquires Majority Stake in IDT Biologika
South Korea-headquartered contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) SK Bioscience plans to acquire a 60% stake in IDT Biologika, a German CDMO specialized in vaccines, gene and immune therapy and oncolytic viruses, from Klocke Group. Klocke will retain a 40% stake in IDT Biologika and thus remains the company's second-largest shareholder.
29.06.2024 • News
AbbVie Acquires Celsius Therapeutics
AbbVie has acquired Celsius Therapeutics, a privately held biotechnology company developing new therapies inflammatory diseases, for $250 million in cash. The transaction is subject to certain customary adjustments.
27.06.2024 • News
CatSci Acquires Chromatography Provider Reach Separations
In a move to enhance its chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) capabilities, UK-based process research and development contract research organization (CRO) CatSci has acquired chromatography provider Reach Separations. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
27.06.2024 • News
DuPont to Acquire Donatelle Plastics
DuPont has signed an agreement to acquire US medical device contract manufacturer Donatelle Plastics. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
24.06.2024 • News
Dow Acquires Polyethylene Recycler Circulus
Dow has signed an agreement to acquire US company Circulus, a recycler of plastic waste into post-consumer resin (PCR). The transaction includes two facilities, one in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and another in Arab, Alabama, with a total capacity of 50,000 metric tons per year. Dow expects the transaction to close in the third quarter of 2024, subject to customary regulatory approval.
20.06.2024 • News
Shin-Etsu Chemical Offers $431 Million for Mimasu Semiconductor Industry
Japan’s Shin-Etsu Chemical has made an offer to acquire all of the shares in its affiliate Mimasu Semiconductor Industry for ¥68.0 billion (approximately $430.9 million). Shin-Etsu will raise its stake in Mimasu to 100% from the current 43.87%. The tender offer will begin on June 21, with the aim of closing by the end of Aug. 5.
18.06.2024 • News
Siegfried to Buy Early-Phase CDMO Site from Curia
Zofingen, Switzerland-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Siegfried has signed a binding agreement to acquire an early-phase CDMO site in Grafton, Wisconsin, US, from Curia. The transaction is expected to close by July 1, subject to customary closing conditions.
05.06.2024 • News
Biesterfeld Acquires South African Composite Technology Provider Aerontec
In a move to continue its geographical expansion, Hamburg-based German distributor Biesterfeld has acquired Aerontec, a South African supplier and distributor of advanced composite materials and related technology.
03.06.2024 • News
Wacker Buys Manufacturing Assets and Know-how of Bio Med Sciences
In a move to expand its expertise and business in silicone-coated healthcare products, Germany’s Wacker Chemie has acquired the manufacturing assets and know-how of US-based Bio Med Sciences. As part of the acquisition, a majority of Bio Med Sciences’ workforce will also move to Wacker, the company said. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
31.05.2024 • News
LyondellBasell Completes Acquisition of 35% Stake in Natpet from Alujain
LyondellBasell (LYB) has completed the acquisition of a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia-based National Petrochemical Industrial Company (Natpet) from Alujain. The transaction was announced in January of this year.
31.05.2024 • News
ConocoPhillips to Acquire Marathon Oil
US oil and gas giant ConocoPhillips has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Marathon Oil for $22.5 billion, including net debt of $5.4 billion. The transaction, which is subject to the approval of Marathon Oil stockholders, regulatory clearance and other customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.
29.05.2024 • News
MSD to Acquire EyeBio for up to $3 Billion
US drugmaker Merck & Co. (MSD) has agreed to acquire privately held ophthalmology-focused biotechnology company Eyebiotech (EyeBio).
29.05.2024 • News
J&J Acquires Rights to Numab's Bispecific Antibody NM26
US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) agreed to acquire Yellow Jersey Therapeutics (YJT) from biotechnology company Numab Therapeutics in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.25 billion, giving it worldwide rights to the novel, investigational bispecific antibody NM26.
23.05.2024 • News
Biogen Acquires Human Immunology Biosciences
Biogen and Human Immunology Biosciences (HI-Bio), a privately-held clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on targeted therapies for patients with severe immune-mediated diseases (IMDs), have entered into a definitive agreement. Biogen has agreed to acquire HI-Bio for $1.15 billion (€1.06 billion) upfront and up to $650 million (€600.5 million) in potential milestone payments.
22.05.2024 • News
Genmab Completes Acquisition of ProfoundBio
Genmab has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of ProfoundBio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and ADC technologies for the treatment of cancers.
22.05.2024 • News
H.B. Fuller Acquires ND Industries
H.B. Fuller Company, the biggest pureplay adhesives company in the world, has acquired ND Industries, a leading provider of specialty adhesives and fastener locking and sealing solutions serving customers in the automotive, electronics, aerospace, and other industries.
08.05.2024 • News
Ashland to Sell Nutraceuticals Business to Turnspire Capital Partners
US specialty chemicals producer Ashland has signed a definitive agreement to sell its nutraceuticals business to Turnspire Capital Partners. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial details of the transaction were not given.
03.05.2024 • News
Ineos Completes Acquisition of LyondellBasell’s Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives Business
Ineos Oxide and LyondellBasell have completed the sale of LyondellBasell’s Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives (EO&D) business and associated production facilities located in Bayport, Texas to Ineos.
03.05.2024 • News
Novartis to Acquire Mariana Oncology
Swiss drugmaker Novartis agreed to acquire Mariana Oncology, a US biotechnology company based in Watertown, Massachusetts, that develops novel radioligand therapies (RLTs) for the treatment of cancer.
02.05.2024 • News
Ono to Acquire Deciphera for $2.4 Billion
Japan’s Ono Pharmaceutical agreed to acquire US cancer-therapy company Deciphera Pharmaceuticals for approximately $2.4 billion. Deciphera focuses on innovative cancer therapeutics, and specializes in kinase biology.
02.05.2024 • News
Arkema Acquires Dow’s Packaging Adhesives Business
Arkema agreed to acquire Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, a leading producer in this market with annual sales of approximately $250 million (€233 million). This acquisition will expand Arkema’s flexible packaging solutions portfolio, positioning the group as a key player in the industry.
29.04.2024 • News
Syensqo Acquires Ceramides Specialist Jinyoung Bio
Syensqo announced the acquisition of JinYoung Bio, a specialty cosmetic ingredients supplier based in South Korea. This investment expands Syensqo’s portfolio toward more natural and high-value specialty skin care solutions with functional and active ingredients.
24.04.2024 • News
Kühne Holding Acquires Aenova from BC Partners
Kühne Holding has agreed to purchase Aenova Group, a pharma contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), from BC Partners. BC will reinvest and retain a minority stake in Aenova. The financial terms remain undisclosed.
23.04.2024 • News
Aramco in Talks to Acquire 10% Stake in Hengli Petrochemical
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco has entered into discussions with Hengli Group regarding the potential acquisition of a 10% stake in Hengli Petrochemical, subject to due diligence and required regulatory clearances.
19.04.2024 • News
Sumitomo Chemical Divests Chinese Flat Panel Display Companies
Sumitomo Chemical has announced to divest all of its shares in two of its flat panel display (FPD) process chemical subsidiaries in China to Zhenjiang Runjing High Purity Chemical Technology (Runjing Tech). The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of May this year. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
18.04.2024 • News
Arkema Acquires Majority Stake in Proionic for Next-Gen Batteries
Arkema is set to acquire a 78% stake in Proionic, a start-up specializing in ionic liquids production. These components are crucial for future lithium-ion batteries. This acquisition expands Arkema’s solutions and strengthens its position in the materials sector across various battery technologies.
16.04.2024 • News
Versalis Buys Italian Compounder Tecnofilm
Following regulatory approval of the deal, Italian chemical company Versalis has completed the acquisition of compounder Tecnofilm.
11.04.2024 • News
Vertex to Acquire Alpine Immune Sciences for $4.9 Billion
US-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay approximately $4.9 billion in cash to acquire Alpine Immune Sciences, a compatriot biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative, protein-based immunotherapies.
08.04.2024 • News
DKSH Performance Materials Acquires Elite Organic
DKSH has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Malaysia's Elite Organic Sdn. Bhd. This acquisition allows DKSH Performance Materials to enhance its capabilities in the promising pharmaceutical, food, and nutraceutical markets across the Asia Pacific region.
05.04.2024 • News
Brenntag Acquires Specialties Distributor in UK
German distribution giant Brenntag announced the acquisition of Lawrence Industries, an independent specialties distributor in the UK. The transaction, Brenntag said, further strengthens the company’s position within Material Science and across the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), construction, polymer and rubber industries. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
04.04.2024 • News
Azelis Acquires Personal Care Distributor in Indonesia
Azelis continues its acquisition spree, this time adding Indonesian distributor PT Marga Dwi Kencana (MDK) to its portfolio. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
04.04.2024 • News
Genmab to Acquire ProfoundBio for $1.8 Billion
Danish drugmaker Genmab has agreed to buy privately-owned US biotechnology company ProfoundBio for $1.8 billion. ProfoundBio develops novel ADCs and ADC technologies for the treatment of certain cancers, including ovarian cancer and other FRα-expressing solid tumors.
04.04.2024 • News
Clariant Completes Acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
Clariant, a specialty chemical company, announced it has completed the acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a provider of high-value ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industry, from IFF for an Enterprise Value (EV) of $810 million (€746 million). The purchase price will be subject to customary net debt and working capital adjustments.
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