BASF is close to finalizing an $8.2 billion agreement to sell its coatings division to Carlyle, according to the Financial Times.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 06 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
BASF's Coatings Business Sale: BASF is in exclusive talks with Carlyle Group for a ~€7 billion ($8.2 billion) sale of its coatings business, surpassing other bidders like KPS Capital Partners.
Financial Context: The sale aims to provide funds for BASF amid rising energy costs due to the Ukraine conflict, as the company has seen its shares remain flat this year but significantly down since the war began.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
