Market Update: Near-Term M&A Outlook Is Improving Grace Matthews January 5, 2026 No Comments A roundup of recent chemicals and materials sector M&A highlights shifting investment priorities, private equity activity and continued consolidation across specialty, water treatment and industrial markets.Read More
DKSH Moves to Take Malaysian Subsidiary Private December 29, 2025 No Comments DKSH announced an offer to acquire remaining minority shares in its Malaysian subsidiary and plans to delist the company from Bursa Malaysia. Read More
PRO-SET Expands European Footprint with Wessex Acquisition December 26, 2025 No Comments PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems announced the acquisition of Wessex Resins and Adhesives to support regional growth in composites. Read More
Diamond Vogel Exits Architectural Retail Through Two Divestments December 16, 2025 No Comments Diamond Vogel announced two architectural retail divestments as it shifts away from company-owned stores. Read More
DKSH Submits Offer to Fully Acquire Private Malaysian Subsidiary December 12, 2025 No Comments DKSH announced plans to take full ownership of a Southeast Asian subsidiary as part of a broader corporate restructuring. Read More
FTC Moves to Block Major Adhesives Deal December 11, 2025 No Comments Federal regulators moved to block a proposed acquisition involving two major construction adhesive brands.Read More
Akzo Completes Strategic Sale December 10, 2025 No Comments AkzoNobel announced completion of a major divestment as the company continues reshaping its long-term portfolio. Read More
Analyst Downgrade Adds Pressure to Akzo–Axalta Merger Outlook December 5, 2025 No Comments Bernstein issued a revised outlook for AkzoNobel as markets assess potential risks tied to its planned Axalta merger. Read More
Cevian Capital Reportedly Backs the AkzoNobel–Axalta Merger November 28, 2025 No Comments New reporting outlines early support from a shareholder. Read More
Shapiro Capital Questions Akzo-Axalta Merger Terms November 28, 2025 No Comments Multiple outlets highlight one shareholder's reservations about the proposed coatings merger. Read More