# SABIC defers merger discussions with Clariant

SABIC and Clariant have agreed to temporarily defer discussions regarding the merger of SABIC's Specialties business with Clariant due to unfavorable market conditions. SABIC looks forward to continuing discussions when conditions improve.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2019-07-30
- Status: announced
- Products: specialty chemicals, additives, masterbatch
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [SABIC](https://endata.com/companies/3200.md)
- [Clariant](https://endata.com/companies/426.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [ptonline.com](https://www.ptonline.com/news/sabic-defers-discussions-with-clariant-on-merger-with-its-specialties-business), 2019-07-30: "SABIC has confirmed that the company and Clariant AG have reached an understanding to temporarily defer discussions regarding the merger of SABIC’s Specialties business with Clariant."

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