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Rob Hales, CFA
EUR 147.86 For Business Accounts Only

Evonik Acquires Huber Silica Business at Attractive Price

Evonik has agreed to acquire the precipitated silica business from J.M. Huber for $630 million. The boards of both companies have approved the deal, and closing is expected in the second half of 2017. Given the relatively small size of the transaction, we are maintaining our no-moat rating and EUR 30 fair value estimate. However, we view the acquisition favourably, given the attractive price paid for a moatworthy business.
J.M. Huber’s silica business is expected to generate revenue of $300 mil...
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Evonik Industries AG

Steag, through its subsidiaries, is engaged mainly in power generation and related industries. Co.'s business is divided into five units: Power generation, Decentralized Energy Supply, Foreign Power Plants, Gas Distribution, and Coal Trading.

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