DIC to acquire BASF's global pigments business for €1.15B

BASF and DIC have reached an agreement for DIC to acquire BASF's global pigments business for €1.15 billion on a cash and debt-free basis. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2020.

“We have achieved our goal to find an owner who considers pigments a core strategic business.”basf.com

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• basf.comDIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments businessAug 28, 2019
• adhesivesmag.comDIC to Acquire BASF’s Global Pigments Business | 2019-09-03 | Adhesives & Sealants IndustryBy: Karen ParkerSep 3, 2019
• plastech.plDIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments business - News - Portal Plastech.plSep 3, 2019
• doi.orgDIC Corp agrees to acquire BASF's global pigments business for € 1.15 billionOct 1, 2019
• adhesivesmag.comMergers/Acquisitions - Articles - Page 36 | Adhesives & Sealants IndustryOct 3, 2019
• everchem.comQ3 M&A Activity - Everchem Specialty ChemicalsOct 10, 2019

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