# Univar to acquire Nexeo Solutions for $2 billion

Univar Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nexeo Solutions, Inc. in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion, including the assumption of Nexeo's debt and other obligations.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-09-17
- Where: United States
- Value: $2.00B
- Status: announced
- Products: chemicals, plastics
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Nexeo Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/22082.md) (target)
- [Univar](https://endata.com/companies/25340.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1494319/000119312518275433/d626677dex991.htm), 2018-09-17: "This transformational combination is designed to create the premier global chemical and ingredients distributor, with exciting opportunities for our customers, suppliers, employees and investors."
- [rubbernews.com](https://www.rubbernews.com/article/20180918/NEWS/180919941/univar-to-buy-nexeo-for-2-billion-may-sell-plastics-unit/), 2018-09-18: "Univar Inc. is buying Nexeo Solutions Inc. for $2 billion."
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/keyword/2259-resins-and-base-polymers?page=28), 2018-10-15: "Univar Inc. and Nexeo Solutions Inc. recently announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Univar to acquire Nexeo."

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