Eneos-JSR Deal Looks Set to Bring Major Change to Japanese Chemical Industry - Part 2

摘要

With demand expected to decline for fuel oils such as gasoline, Eneos Corp. has decided to acquire JSR Corp.'s (TYO:4185) elastomers business, aiming through this to strengthen its own business for materials. Meanwhile, JSR's decision to let go of its historical elastomers business comes as the company looks to place greater priority on its operations for electronic materials and life sciences. Both companies are therefore approaching the deal with a similar goal in mind: pursuing growth through a daring reshuffle to their business portfolios.