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Sage to acquire Brightpearl

The Sage Group plc (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, today announces that it has agreed to acquire Brightpearl, a cloud native multichannel retail management system for retailers and wholesalers.

December 20, 2021

LANXESS wants to increase number of women in management

LANXESS wants to further promote gender diversity: By 2030, the specialty chemicals company aims to increase the proportion of women in management positions worldwide to 30 percent. At the end of 2020, around 23 percent of these positions were held by women.

December 20, 2021

Change in SEQENS’ shareholding structure

SEQENS is pleased to announce that, on December 16, 2021, funds advised by SK Capital have become the majority shareholder of the group. Two new long-term institutional investors, Bpifrance and Nov Santé are taking part in the transaction alongside SK Capital, management and the historical minority shareholders Mérieux Equity Partners, Ardian and Eximium who are reinvesting into SEQENS.

December 17, 2021

SOCMA Recognizes 2021 Performance Improvement Awards Winners

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce 15 SOCMA member facilities will receive 2021 Performance Improvement Awards. The awards program honors chemical manufacturers’ commitment to environmental, health, safety and security through exceptional site initiatives.

December 16, 2021

Entegris to Acquire CMC Materials

Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG) and CMC Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCMP) today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Entegris will acquire CMC Materials in a cash and stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $6.5 billion.

December 15, 2021

Ascensus Expands Fine Chemicals Production Capabilities for Life Sciences with Acquisition of Wychem

Ascensus Specialties (“Ascensus” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. based provider of specialty materials for life sciences and advanced technology markets, announced today its acquisition of Wychem Limited (“Wychem”), a leading UK-based manufacturer of fine chemicals for pharmaceutical and specialty applications. This transaction complements Ascensus’ existing capabilities and reinforces the Company’s focus on servicing the pharmaceutical sector.

December 13, 2021