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Current Issue:
The new edition of our newsletter on transactions in the global chemicals industry glances back at the significant deals that took place in 2024 and provides further insights on the industry鈥檚 market trends.
- Despite a slow start in 2024, deal activity in the chemicals sector picked up during the year and recorded a 1% Y-o-Y increase in deal volume. This was mainly driven by decline in short-term interest rates and strategic investments focused on expanding global presence, manufacturing capabilities, and product offerings.
- In 2024, domestic transactions accounted for over 70% of total deal volume, indicating chemical firms鈥� emphasis on securing local assets to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Private equity deals, that accounted for 38% of total deals in 2024, are projected to grow as investors have accumulated large dry powder and are facing pressure to deploy these funds. Additionally, there is an increasing pressure on private equity funds to monetize their existing investments.
- Looking ahead to 2025, with further moderation in interest rates, a surge in M&A activity is expected, driven by companies pursuing growth and re-evaluating their portfolios through new product launches or sale of non-core assets.
