Carlyle wins conditional EU approval for BASF coatings deal
( June 2, 2026, 17:53 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US private-equity firm Carlyle has won EU approval for its acquisition of German chemical company BASF’s coatings business, after agreeing to divest the polysulfides business of Nouryon — a global specialty chemicals company owned by Carlyle. Polysulfides are used for aerospace sealants, in which BASF Coatings is active.Press release is attached. Case number is M.12237....
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