Americas top stories: weekly summary

HOUSTON (ICIS)–Here are the top stories from ICIS News from the week ended 13 January.

Sulphur market braces for Asian dry spell

Sulphur sentiment is largely bearish as the market prepares for lacklustre demand from key importers in Asia.

Private equity takeout of Univar could come at $40/share or higher – analysts

A private equity acquisition of US-based chemical distributor Univar Solutions could yield a takeover price of $40/share or more, according to Wall Street analysts.

Upcoming debt maturities to drive portfolio restructuring M&A – banker

Upcoming debt maturities amid a tighter and higher interest rate financing market may drive some mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or restructuring-related transactions, a banker said.

High interest rates, earnings uncertainty holding back chemicals M&A – banker

High interest rates, lack of available financing and economic uncertainty are holding back chemical industry mergers and acquisitions (M&A).