chemicals

Aramco Makes India Move With Reliance Stake
M&A

Aramco Makes India Move With Reliance Stake

The world's biggest oil producer has agreed to buy 20% of Reliance Industries' chemicals and refining business in a deal valued at $15 billion.
By Matthew Heller | August 12, 2019
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Exxon Shares Drop 3.7% on Another Profit Miss
Financial Performance

Exxon Shares Drop 3.7% on Another Profit Miss

In the first quarter, the benefits of higher oil prices were offset by weakness in Exxon's chemicals and refining businesses.
By Matthew Heller | April 27, 2018
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Exxon Settles Air Pollution Case for $303M
Risk & Compliance

Exxon Settles Air Pollution Case for $303M

The settlement requires Exxon to spend $300 million on plant upgrades but activists call the $2.5 million fine "a slap on the wrist."
By Matthew Heller | October 31, 2017
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Activists Derail $20B Clariant, Huntsman Deal
M&A

Activists Derail $20B Clariant, Huntsman Deal

The demise of the merger is a "high water mark for U.S. activist investors, which have increasingly turned their attention to European companies."
By Matthew Heller | October 27, 2017
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BASF to Buy Bayer Seed Businesses for $6.9B
Strategy

BASF to Buy Bayer Seed Businesses for $6.9B

The deal may help clear the way for European authorities to approve Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto early next year.
By Matthew Heller | October 13, 2017
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Huntsman, Clariant To Create Chemicals Giant
Strategy

Huntsman, Clariant To Create Chemicals Giant

“This is the perfect deal at the right time,” Clariant CEO Hariolf Kottman says of the merger of equals.
By Matthew Heller | May 23, 2017
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Evonik to Buy Air Products Unit for $3.8B
Strategy

Evonik to Buy Air Products Unit for $3.8B

The German company's largest-ever deal gives it access to high-margin chemicals used in sun lotion and paint.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 6, 2016
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