Clariant aCquires süd-Chemie

摘要

Clariant has agreed to acquire almost all of Süd-Chemie (Munich) in a deal valued at ?2 billion. Clariant expects to complete the transaction in the first half of 2011. The company announced the acquisition at its annual results presentation, held today in Zurich. Clariant will buy One Equity Partners' (OEP) 50.4% stake in Süd-Chemie for ?121/share and acquire about 45% from Süd-Chemie's family shareholders, giving Clariant a stake of just more than 95%.