DAVID DE BOET
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS DIRECTOR
THE M&A MOMENTUM
Global agrochemical mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is expected to remain buoyant in 2017, building on the strong momentum experienced in 2016, with continued portfolio realignment and consolidation plays in various segments. Companies have an increased focus on developing their core strengths and are looking to acquisitions to deliver growth and greater shareholder value.
In 2016, key chemical segments of fertilizers and agriculture chemicals, diversified, are all likely to experience an uptick in M&A transactions.
Higher deal volumes are likely as companies use M&A as a tactic to deliver growth to counter challenging business conditions, which are expected to continue in these segments.