Methanex Corporation is a global chemicals company and the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, it supplies methanol to customers in a broad range of industries worldwide.
The company operates an extensive production and logistics network, with plants in the United States (Geismar, Louisiana), Trinidad and Tobago, Chile, New Zealand, and Egypt, supported by storage terminals and a dedicated ocean shipping capability through its subsidiary Waterfront Shipping. Methanol produced by Methanex is used to make formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE and other derivatives found in resins, plastics, paints, textiles, and solvents, and it is increasingly used in energy applications, including fuel blending and marine fuel. Methanex participates in industry efforts to advance methanol’s role in lower-emission energy pathways and to enhance reliable, flexible global supply for chemical and energy markets.
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Board (excluding Nassef and Nadia Sawiris) backs NNS cash offer and court-appointed directors agree to convene an EGM to approve the Orascom transaction, conditional on NNS declaring and settling the offer.
Sold 2,612,962 shares (~3.4%) in a block trade at US$52.85 each on 20 April; net proceeds ≈US$138.1M. May acquire or dispose of such securities in the future.
Block trade on 13 April; ownership fell from ~6.0% to ~3.4%. Transaction was for investment purposes; company may repurchase or further sell shares depending on market and the stock's performance.
OCI sold 3.3 million Methanex shares for $172.6 million, reducing its stake from 12.9% to 8.6%. Future transactions depend on market conditions and Methanex's performance.
Geopolitical tensions raise gas costs, impacting nitrogen production. OCI divests assets, plans merger with Orascom. Court halts shareholder vote pending inquiry. Revenue and EBITDA decline.
The Port of Immingham now offers bio-methanol bunkering, advancing maritime decarbonization and supporting the UK's clean energy goals.
