Announcement (June 8, 2009):
LANXESS has agreed to acquire the business and production assets of Jiangsu Polyols Chemical.
Following completion of the transaction, LANXESS will integrate Jiangsu Polyols Chemical into its Basic Chemicals unit. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2009.
Jiangsu reported revenues of approximately EUR10 million in 2008 and currently has 170 employees.
Deal Type Acquisition Sub-Category Asset Purchase Deal Status Completed: 2009-09-01
Deal Participants
Target (Company) Jiangsu Polyols Chemical Co., Ltd. - Business and Production Assets Acquirer (Company) LANXESS AG Vendor (Company) Jiangsu Polyols Chemical Co., Ltd.
Deal Rationale
The acquisition is part of the growth strategy of LANXESS in the BRIC countries and would complement the portfolio of Basic Chemicals.

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