Peruvian chemical industry news

Acquisition expands Peru footprint: target had 2025 sales $630M, 28% adj. EBITDA; 3 plants (~5Mtpa) and 28 ready-mix/precast sites. Deal ~7.1x EBITDA post $40M synergies; EPS accretive Y1, ROIC Y3.

isobutyl acetate +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm), +$0.28/lb (APAC); n-butyl (excl Eastapure) +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm); n-propyl +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm). Cited higher raw-material and energy costs.

FY2025: sales €3.56bn, EBIT €435m; EPS +2%; dividend +5% to €1.23/€1.22; free cash flow €316m. 2026 outlook: sales ~€3.7bn, EBIT ~€450m

Net sales rose 3%, EBIT margin expanded by 80bps. EPS up 5%, free cash flow at CHF 2.15B. 21 transactions completed, guiding for 2026 growth and increased recycling.

Holcim expands in Latin America with a strategic acquisition, enhancing growth and synergies, aligning with its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy. Transaction expected to close in H1 2026.

Statkraft's Q3 results fell due to low prices and negative hedging. Asset sales aim to reduce complexity and fund growth in prioritized markets and technologies.

Veolia wins a four-year contract to manage a desalination plant and aqueduct in Chile, focusing on renewable energy and local labor, with potential extensions until 2040.