LANXESS completes acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical
The enterprise value of Emerald Kalama Chemical was USD 1.075 billion (EUR 900 million). After deducting liabilities, the purchase price was approximately USD 1.04 billion (EUR 870 million), which LANXESS financed from existing liquidity. “Emerald Kalama Chemical gives us another major boost on our growth path.
LANXESS completes acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical
All required regulatory approvals have been received. LANXESS financed the purchase price of around USD 1.04 billion (EUR 870 million) from liquid funds. In 2025, Emerald Kalama Chemical generated global sales of around USD 425 million (EUR 375 million) and EBITDA pre-exceptionals of around USD 90 million (EUR 80 million).
Emerald Kalama Chemical
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Lanxess Completes Acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess announced completion of the acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical, a US-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Cologne, Germany–based Lanxess financed the purchase price of around $1.04 billion (870 million) from liquid funds. In 2025, Emerald Kalama Chemical generated global sales of around $425
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Emerald Kalama Chemical. Today’s toughest, highest performing adhesives, coatings, sealants, and vinyl rely on Emerald’s innovative portfolio of industrial specialties. A wide range of non-phthalate plasticizers, low-VOC coalescents, modifiers, and more deliver critical performance characteristics, such as durability and flexibility.
- How much is emerald Kalama chemical worth?
- The enterprise value of Emerald Kalama Chemical was USD 1.075 billion (EUR 900 million). After deducting liabilities, the purchase price was approximately USD 1.04 billion (EUR 870 million), which LANXESS financed from existing liquidity. “Emerald Kalama Chemical gives us another major boost on our growth path.
- Who owns Emerald Kalama chemical?
- The US-based specialty chemicals manufacturer was majority-owned by affiliates of private equity firm American Securities LLC. All required regulatory approvals have been received. The enterprise value of Emerald Kalama Chemical was USD 1.075 billion (EUR 900 million).
- Why is emerald Kalama chemical a Lanxess company?
- What's more, Emerald Kalama Chemical is perfectly backward integrated – strengthening our value chain in Consumer Protection. This segment is thus an important engine on the way to making LANXESS even more stable and profitable,” said Matthias Zachert, Chairman of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG.
