Materials Chemicals & Natural Resources M&A Transactions

Yara North America acquires Gulf Coast Ammonia facility for $1.3B, enhancing its production capacity and market reach in the US. Lotus Infrastructure Partners divests key asset.

Shell plc exits Na Kika platform and Coulomb tieback in $1.7B deal with Talos Energy and Ridgewood Energy, reshaping its upstream portfolio.

Genel Energy PLC buys Capricorn Energy PLC for $360 million, forming a scaled MENA independent with diversified production and exploration assets.

Messer strengthens its industrial gas market position in Singapore and Malaysia through strategic acquisitions of WKS Group, Wipco, and Kobewel.

B4 Investimenti SGR's third fund takes control of Frana Polifibre, a key player in recycled polymer fibers, to drive expansion and market penetration.

NNS Holding increases its OCI Global shareholding to over 50%, solidifying control in the chemicals and natural resources sector. Details on recent transactions and market context.

Yara International ASA strengthens its North American presence by acquiring the Gulf Coast Ammonia facility for $1.3 billion, enhancing production and energy strategy.

Tradebe strengthens its Life Sciences division by acquiring CitraSource, a U.S.-based citrus ingredient processor, marking its second U.S. acquisition in the sector.

Talos Energy

Talos Energy expands its deepwater portfolio with an $850 million acquisition from Shell Offshore, enhancing oil production and reserves in the Gulf of Mexico.

兴业科技

Xingye Technology's stock fluctuates as it considers acquiring an unprofitable indium phosphide business, marking a departure from its core leather processing operations.

Vam Investments

Vam Investments establishes Groupe Chaumont by acquiring four Swiss watch component makers, creating an integrated luxury horology supply platform.

Sandrini Metalli enhances its market leadership by acquiring Sacap srl, bolstering its specialized metal roofing and rainwater management solutions for construction.

Brenna Chimica strengthens its industrial solutions by acquiring a 70% stake in biotechnology firm BBA Ecotech, focusing on bacterial additives.

CVC Capital Partners acquires Irca, a global food ingredient specialist, from Advent International in a €3 billion deal, signaling strong market growth.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. acquires Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion from American Securities and CD&R, bolstering its professional contractor offerings.

Lowe's Companies acquires FBM for $8.8 billion from American Securities and CD&R, enhancing its professional contractor offerings and Total Home strategy.

SandRidge Energy

SandRidge Energy expands its Mid-Continent operations by acquiring producing assets and leasehold interests in the Cherokee Play for $65 million.

Scandium Canada strengthens its advanced materials portfolio by acquiring Ferreol Technologies, enhancing production of high-performance aluminum-scandium alloys.

Martin Marietta Materials

Martin Marietta Materials acquires Lhoist North America for $13.5 billion in a transformative deal, establishing a leading national lime and limestone producer.

Guangzhi Technology secures majority control of Xianrui Technology for $42 million, boosting its advanced materials and semiconductor capabilities.

GMS strengthens its South Texas market position with the acquisition of Central Materials, broadening its distribution of stucco, EIFS, stone, and masonry products.

Platinum Equity in exclusive talks for Nestlé's water business, including Perrier and S.Pellegrino. Deal valuation and financing are key factors.

Energy Fuels secures Vacuumschmelze for $1.9B, forming a mine-to-magnet rare earth powerhouse critical for EV, defense, and tech sectors.

Platinum Equity

Platinum Equity is in exclusive talks for Nestlé's water unit, including Perrier and S.Pellegrino, after CD&R and PAI Partners withdrew from the bidding process.

Platinum Equity secures Tangent Technologies, a key player in advanced synthetic materials, bolstering its portfolio in the growing construction alternatives market.

Rock Tech Lithium

Rock Tech Lithium expands its Ontario lithium footprint by acquiring the Victory Project, bolstering its supply chain strategy with promising exploration targets and infrastructure.

Paranova Print and Packaging

Kingswood Capital Management rebrands Coveris' paper division to Paranova Print and Packaging, enhancing its European manufacturing and packaging capabilities.

Brewer Science strengthens its advanced materials capabilities by acquiring Heraeus Epurio's semiconductor chemicals business, enhancing its role in the global chip supply chain.

Holcim finalizes acquisition of Xella Group from Lone Star Funds, enhancing its sustainable building solutions and market presence in Europe.