Before the boss @SAUgut777 scolds me again for sitting lazily on the sofa all day.... Here is the latest press release from 15.12.2025 from $MUX (-1,1%)
- Leading European manufacturer of ultramarine blue and manganese violet pigments
- Strategic acquisition to strengthen Mutares' Infrastructure and Specialty Industries segment and expand its presence in the specialty chemicals industry
- Sales of around EUR 35 million, strong growth plan and strong market position
- Closing expected in the first quarter of 2026
Munich, December 15, 2025 - Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE000A2NB650) has made an irrevocable offer to acquire Venator Chemicals France SAS, Venator International France SAS and Venator Pigments France SAS (together "Venator Pigments France") from Venator France SAS. The company strengthens the Infrastructure and Specialty Industry segment as a new platform. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to the submission of the opinion of the works council, court approval and customary regulatory approvals.
The company is a leading European producer of ultramarine blue, violet and pink pigments and serves diverse applications in plastics, cosmetics, paints and coatings, building materials and artistic colors. The site is located in Comines, France, near the Belgian border, and has almost a century of industrial heritage and technical expertise, with a turnover of around 35 million euros and a workforce of approximately 110 employees. The company benefits from a strong market position, ranking second worldwide in technical ultramarine pigments and has long-standing relationships with blue-chip customers and distributors in Europe, Asia and America.
For Mutares, the acquisition of Venator Pigments France represents a strategic milestone in the expansion of the infrastructure and specialty industry segment with the entry into the chemical industry and opens up significant synergies and further growth opportunities. The Comines side offers a compelling stock story with a premium product portfolio, a robust recovery plan and a clear organic value creation strategy.
Johannes Laumann, CIO of Mutares, comments: "This acquisition is a strategic step into the Chemicals and Materials segment. The segment has a strong potential to develop into an independent strategic segment for Mutares over time. The technical expertise, premium product portfolio and strong customer relationships of the Comines site make it an ideal addition to the Mutares family. We look forward to supporting the team in realizing their ambitious growth plan and creating further value for all stakeholders."
