AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeals & Consolidation: The European Commission approved AkzoNobel’s merger with Axalta, while Mitsui Chemicals agreed to buy chip-materials maker JSR for ¥1.84 trillion, a major bet on electronics materials. Results: Albemarle’s third-quarter sales rose 19% to $1.6 billion on stronger energy-storage pricing and specialty-chemicals volumes. Gevo posted record revenue of $83 million and net income of $23 million; SK Chemicals remained profitable despite the industry slump, while LG Chem’s rising debt highlights continuing pressure. Policy & Liability: The EU opened a safeguard probe into PET resin imports, and US trade officials set preliminary duties on chemicals from four countries. Washington state proposed new restrictions on chemicals in consumer products. Separately, 3M agreed to pay up to $7.35 billion to settle PFAS injury claims, and Chemours faces a shareholder class action alleging securities-law violations. Safety: A chemical spill at a California pomegranate juice plant sent workers to hospital.
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