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BASF to Acquire Parts of Ciech's TDI Business

13.10.2012 -

BASF and Ciech today announced the acquisition of parts of Ciech's global TDI (toluene diisocyanate) business by BASF. The acquisition is subject to approval by the appropriate antitrust authorities. Closing of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2013. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The agreement involves parts of Ciech's worldwide TDI business. Production facility of Ciech's subsidiary Zachem, Poland, is not part of the transaction. Ciech and BASF will cooperate closely to facilitate an effective transition of supply agreements and support services for Ciech's TDI customers.