The experts within our Chemical Industry Group maintain ongoing contact with a wide range of knowledgeable sources to stay abreast of the issues and trends that could impact the industry’s M&A climate or otherwise influence our clients’ businesses.  Following are a few of the topics addressed in our most recent Chemical Industry Review, which is published quarterly.

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CHEMICALS REVIEW (2008: Q1) (View complete report)

Key Trends

Overview

M&A activity in the chemical industry peaked in 2007, finishing the year with an estimated $82 billion in total transaction value, a 14 percent increase over 2006. This result was expected, as deal volume in the industry has increased dramatically over the past three years. Cross-border transactions are also driving significant deal activity as cash- and resource-rich buyers begin to diversify globally. For example, the two largest deals in 2007, Basell's acquisition of Lyondell and SABIC's acquisition of GE Plastics (which collectively represented over $31 billion in transaction value), were both cross-border transactions. RSM EquiCo is also experiencing this global diversification first hand, as we are receiving more inquiries from strategic buyers in India looking to invest in and increase exposure to North American and European markets.

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