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Dyes And Pigments
Divestment1 Sept 2026, 07:30 am

Sudarshan Chemical Sells VP4 Frankfurt GmbH for EUR 76.5M

AI Summary

Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd. announced the execution of a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement for the sale of its 100% stake in VP4 Frankfurt GmbH, a step-down wholly-owned subsidiary, to Celanese US Holdings LLC. The transaction, valued at EUR 76,500,000, is expected to sharpen the company's focus on its core pigment business. VP4 Frankfurt, primarily a tolling operator for intermediates, contributed EUR 15,722,521 (6.71% standalone, 1.64% consolidated revenue) and had a net worth of EUR 5,670,674 as of March 31, 2026. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions and is not considered a related party transaction or part of a scheme of arrangement. The completion date is pending fulfillment of conditions precedent.

Key Highlights

  • Sudarshan Chemical to sell 100% stake in VP4 Frankfurt GmbH.
  • Sale consideration is EUR 76.5 million, payable on completion.
  • Transaction aims to refocus on core pigment business.
  • VP4 Frankfurt contributed 6.71% to standalone revenue.
  • Buyer is Celanese US Holdings LLC, unrelated to promoters.