Global M&A: Outlook for Chemicals
The chemicals industry is in a period of flux. From the market peak in Q3 2008,chemical prices and company valuations have tumbled. Now that company valuations appear to be reaching a turning point, our analysis of the data and industry insights leads us to believe that increased merger and acquisition (M&A) activity driven by companies in the growth regions of the Middle East and Asia could change the shape of the international chemicals industry.
