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Deals·October 23, 2026 at 7:15 AM EDT·1 source

BASF Increases Bid for Chemicals Rival Evonik to Over €11 Billion

acquisition, log scale$12B
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What happened

  • BASF SE boosted its takeover offer for Evonik Industries AG to more than €11 billion.
  • The offer is valued at $12.3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Offer value
more than €11 billion
Dollar value
$12.3 billion

Why it matters

The higher bid could affect valuation, financing needs and competitive dynamics in the chemicals sector. Credit and M&A professionals will watch the transaction’s funding and execution prospects.

Deal terms

acquisition
BASF SE → Evonik Industries AG
Value
$12B
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Sources (1)

  1. BloombergOct 23
    BASF Increases Bid for Chemicals Rival Evonik to Over €11 Billion
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