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The Motley Fool
January 3, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
A New Catalyst for BASF The German chemical giant's hostile offer for Engelhard is interesting on several fronts. If BASF is willing to pay top dollar for a buyout in the space, it's at least worth taking a look and seeing whether other values might not be lurking.   |
The Motley Fool
May 31, 2006
Rich Duprey |
Engelhard's Change of Heart After months of posturing, specialty chemicals manufacturer Engelhard relented in its opposition and agreed to be acquired by Germany's BASF in a $5.6 billion deal. Investors could have seen the buyout coming by reading the SEC filings. |
Chemistry World
June 18, 2007
James Mitchell Crow |
ICI Rejects Bid ICI has rejected a 7.2 billion-pound bid from Dutch chemical firm Akzo Nobel, the British chemical company has revealed. |
The Motley Fool
March 21, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
BASF's Small-Tech Big Bet BASF unveils its plans to invest millions in nanotech R&D. What does it mean to investors? |
Chemistry World
November 20, 2008
James Mitchell Crow |
BASF closes 80 plants as demand slumps BASF is just the latest company to decide to idle plants as demand slumps. US chemicals companies Dow and LyondellBassell have temporarily closed plants, as has UK-based Ineos. |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
OM Group Looks Beyond Metals Diversification could pay off in the long run, but for now, this is still a metals company. Since there aren't tremendously large expectations here just yet, aggressive investors might want to hang around to see whether OM Group really can turn itself around in the coming years. |
Chemistry World
July 3, 2014
Phillip Broadwith |
Ineos takes full control of Styrolution Chemicals conglomerate Ineos is exercising its option to take full control of Styrolution, its 50:50 styrenics joint venture with BASF. |
The Motley Fool
May 3, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Cytec Incites Trouble Strength in one segment won't outweigh troubles in the other. This big cyclical company comes with a significant input price risk and minimal pricing power. Investors may want to look elsewhere. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Can OM Group Carve Out a More Stable Business? Moving further away from basic mining is a risk today but holds potential for tomorrow. Given time and patience, this strategy could produce real value for OM Group's shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
February 22, 2006
Rich Smith |
1001 Teutonic Nights, Part 2 Investors, get to know Germany: BASF... Bayer... SGL Carbon... Pfeiffer Vacuum... |
The Motley Fool
January 21, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Cytec Rides the Cycle Specialty chemicals maker Cytec enjoys a strong quarter because of a cyclical run. |
Chemistry World
May 11, 2011
Hepeng Jia |
BASF chemical plant gets the go-ahead in China German chemical giant BASF has been given the go-ahead to build the world's largest methylene diphenyl diisocyanate plant in China after BASF agreed to help surrounding businesses based in the area protect the environment. |
The Motley Fool
January 9, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
More Big 2005 Nanotech News A recap roundup of big news in tiny tech continues: When Fortune 500 companies weren't partnering with or acquiring promising nanotechnology startups, many of them were investing heavily in their own nanotechnology-related research and development. Investors, take note. |
Chemistry World
July 6, 2012
Andrew Turley |
Brazil hits BASF with worker payout The case relates to a pesticides plant in Paulinia, Brazil, which BASF says in its 2011 annual report was 'significantly contaminated by the production of crop protection products'. |
Chemistry World
March 30, 2012
Andrew Turley |
Half of sun products have BASF UV filters German chemical giant BASF says that 50% of all 'sun care' products sold today contain its organic UV-A filters. |
Chemistry World
August 25, 2006 |
Chemical Giant Releases GM Plans German chemical company BASF has applied to the UK government for permission to conduct two field trials of genetically modified crops next year. |
Chemistry World
May 1, 2014
Phillip Broadwith |
BASF to cut 260 jobs in nutrition and health German chemicals giant BASF is cutting 260 jobs over the next 18 months in its nutrition and health division. |
Chemistry World
September 15, 2008
James Mitchell Crow |
BASF to buy Ciba Struggling Swiss speciality chemicals group Ciba has agreed to a SF6.1 billion ( 3 billion) takeover deal by German chemicals giant BASF. |
Chemistry World
March 13, 2015
Phillip Broadwith |
BASF introduces bio-based polyTHF Chemical giant BASF has begun commercial production of polytetrahydrofuran (polyTHF) derived entirely from biomass feedstocks. |
The Motley Fool
November 24, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
BASF: Everything Old Is New Again A new initiative seeks to improve old products. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 4, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Cytec Getting the Squeeze Sluggish demand and a move toward higher-margin business are keeping a lid on growth at the chemical manufacturer. |
The Motley Fool
February 28, 2006
Rich Smith |
The Olympics and Investing: The Awards Ceremony The gold medal goes to: Germany's BASF... The silver medal goes to: Germany's Deutsche Telekom... The bronze medal goes to Italy's Eni... |
The Motley Fool
December 18, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
BASF's Smaller Focus Nanotechnology is poised to recharge the world of plastics products. If you are looking for a relatively safe way to profit at least modestly from this emerging field, BASF is a good company to consider. |
Chemistry World
January 16, 2013
Andrew Turley |
BASF ups Pronova bid BASF has increased its offer for Norwegian firm Pronova BioPharma, which specializes in omega-3 fatty acids, from 664 million euro to 684 million euro in an attempt to win over reluctant shareholders. |
Chemistry World
August 17, 2012
Andrew Turley |
BASF parts with paints BASF is to sell the decorative paints business of subsidiary Relius Coatings -- based mainly in Germany and France -- to German wholesaler Prosol for an undisclosed price. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
One Word: Plastics Dow Chemical reports hearty sales growth for the third quarter. But there is a lot more for long-term investors to investigate. |
Chemistry World
September 11, 2012
Andrew Turley |
BASF backs automotive growth Chair Kurt Bock said that demand for cars in emerging markets and a trend towards more chemical products in those cars would ensure that BASF investments in this area pay off. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2011
David Lee Smith |
ExxonMobil Is Especially Important in a Wobbly Market Exxon's status as the world's second-largest chemicals manufacturer -- behind Germany's BASF -- often goes unnoticed. |
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
Chemical Industry Slowing? Railroad loadings of chemicals have declined recently. But investors with a contrarian bent, who would also enjoy a 3.1% dividend yield, should look at Dow Chemical. |
Chemistry World
July 7, 2009
Anna Lewcock |
BASF to cut up to 3700 more jobs BASF has not escaped the current global financial turmoil unscathed, and in April presented first quarter results showing a 23 per cent drop in sales compared to Q1 last year. |
Chemistry World
June 13, 2011
Rebecca Trager |
EPA discloses confidential chemical information The US Environmental Protection Agency has made public company data on over 150 chemicals used in more than 100 health and safety studies. |
Chemistry World
August 22, 2006 |
Polyurethane Precursor Production Stepped up China's $1 billion isocyanate plant in Shanghai has started producing two key raw materials for the production of polyurethane. The Chinese polyurethane market is expected to grow by about 10% a year until 2015. |
The Motley Fool
December 3, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Dow Chemical's Nimble New Moves With its Kuwait venture saved and a solid acquisition, Dow Chemical is one to keep an eye on. |
Chemistry World
January 18, 2012
Rebecca Trager |
BASF pulls out of Europe over GM hostility German chemical giant BASF has announced that it will halt the development or commercialization of genetically modified crops in Europe, and move its biotech R&D operations to the US. |
Chemistry World
October 23, 2013
Phillip Broadwith |
BASF to move pigments production to Asia Chemicals giant BASF will cut 650 jobs globally over the next four years in an effort to streamline its pigments manufacturing business. |
Chemistry World
December 21, 2011
Sean Milmo |
Early optimism fades with EU crisis By the end of the year, chemical producers were facing the dilemma of how to deal with the effects of possible economic turmoil. |
Chemistry World
May 14, 2007
Ned Stafford |
Large-Scale Biopolymer Production German chemical giant BASF has taken a decisive step toward starting commercial production of biopolymers for making plastics, announcing that it is financing research to determine the feasibility of large-scale production. |
BusinessWeek
January 24, 2005 |
"We Know What We Own" ABN AMRO's Thyra Zerhusen, who has guided her Mid Cap Fund to strong returns, discusses the advantages of a concentrated portfolio. |
IndustryWeek
August 1, 2002
George Taninecz |
Perry's All Four One Engelhard Corp.'s chairman and CEO is assembling four operating units into a seamless, yet diversified organization. |
