Chemical compounds: Q4 2011

Chemical compounds is a quarterly analysis of global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the chemicals industry. Each edition includes a review of overall deal activity for the quarter and year-to-date.

Global chemical M&A analysis: Q4 2011

Deal value and volume declined during the fourth quarter, largely due to the 88% decrease in the value of mega-deals (those valued at $1 billion or more). The sole mega-deal was private equity firm Apollo Group's announced acquisition of specialty chemical producer Taminco NV. Overall deal value for 2011 dropped as well, with the year's average deal value falling 29.4%. Deal volume, however, showed a slight uptick during 2011.