09.19.14
Arkema has announced it has issued a proposal to acquire Bostik, one of the world's largest producers of adhesives for personal care applications and other products.
"Since 2006 Arkema has carried through a successful in-depth transformation of its business portfolio with the aim of becoming a world leader in specialty chemicals. The proposed acquisition of Bostik represents a new major milestone towards this ambition," XXX. "The complementarities between the two companies, the quality of Bostik’s management and teams, the common roots within the total group and the brands and technologies are all factors that will sustain value creation for our shareholders and ensure successful execution of the project."
For Arkema, this new exciting challenge complements the ambitious plan currently in progress to establish acrylics and thiochemicals in Asia through the Jurong and Kerteh projects, restore the profitability of fluorogases, carry through its €100 million savings plan announced recently, and realize the strong growth prospects in the attractive oil and gas segment.
Arkema's offer for Bostik, which is owned by Total, was reported at $2.24 billion. The company hopes to finalize the deal in coming months.
"Since 2006 Arkema has carried through a successful in-depth transformation of its business portfolio with the aim of becoming a world leader in specialty chemicals. The proposed acquisition of Bostik represents a new major milestone towards this ambition," XXX. "The complementarities between the two companies, the quality of Bostik’s management and teams, the common roots within the total group and the brands and technologies are all factors that will sustain value creation for our shareholders and ensure successful execution of the project."
For Arkema, this new exciting challenge complements the ambitious plan currently in progress to establish acrylics and thiochemicals in Asia through the Jurong and Kerteh projects, restore the profitability of fluorogases, carry through its €100 million savings plan announced recently, and realize the strong growth prospects in the attractive oil and gas segment.
Arkema's offer for Bostik, which is owned by Total, was reported at $2.24 billion. The company hopes to finalize the deal in coming months.