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PQ Sells Performance Chemicals to Cerberus/Koch Partnership

PQ Group has agreed to sell its Performance Chemicals business for $1.1 billion to a partnership established by Cerberus Capital Management and Koch Minerals & Trading. The divestment is part of PQ’s strategy, called Simpler + Stronger, which the group said is aimed at driving greater value for its shareholders.

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PQ Sells Performance Materials to Private Equity

US specialty chemicals company PQ Group has agreed to sell its Performance Materials business to middle-market private equity firm The Jordan Company (TJC) for $650 million. The sale is expected to close by the end of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

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