With the deal expected to close in the second quarter of 2023, Lion Brothers will become part of Avery Dennison's Apparel Solutions business.

This edition of M&A Corner looks back at transaction activity over the past 16 months, discusses some of the key factors shaping the current M&A market, and offers thoughts on the outlook.

In a move to further strengthen its position in China, AkzoNobel has reached an agreement with Sherwin-Williams to acquire its Chinese decorative paints business. 

Duro-Last is the newest addition to the Holcim family.

Westlake Corp. recently announced that Westlake Epoxy’s Pernis, Netherlands, site has completed the first sale of certified mass balanced bisphenol A.

The acquisition is the second investment made from Rotunda’s latest fund, Rotunda Capital Partners Fund III, L.P.

Brenntag recently announced the acquisition of Aik Moh Group, a chemical distributor headquartered in Singapore. 

The British Competition and Markets Authority provided Sika with provisional negative feedback regarding INEOS Enterprises as a prospective buyer for the divestment of MBCC Group’s chemical admixtures assets, due to competition concerns. 

ISG offers a portfolio of high-performance coatings used primarily in packaging and labeling applications in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.

The addition of CENTAURI’s complementary specialty material product portfolio and advanced manufacturing capabilities expands Aurorium’s offering and extends its reach in high-growth end markets.