Arkema Finalizes the Financing of Its Acquisition1 Project of Bostik

Regulatory News:

Arkema (Paris:AKE) today successfully completed a bond issue with a 10-year maturity and a 1.50% coupon. Taking advantage of favourable market conditions and supported by a strong oversubscription level the amount of the issue has been fixed at 700 million euros.

This operation represents the last phase in the financing of the project to acquire¹ Bostik following the 700 million euro hybrid bond issue completed in October and the 350 million euro share capital increase conducted in December.

A global chemical company and France’s leading chemicals producer, Arkema is building the future of the chemical industry every day. Deploying a responsible, innovation-based approach, we produce state-of-the-art specialty chemicals that provide customers with practical solutions to such challenges as climate change, access to drinking water, the future of energy, fossil fuel preservation and the need for lighter materials. With operations in more than 40 countries, some 14,000 employees and 10 research centers, Arkema generates annual revenue of €6.1 billion, and holds leadership positions in all its markets with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands.

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¹ Project subject to approval by antitrust authorities in the countries concerned.