International. Dow Chemical is in negotiations with DuPont for a merger project, which is already expected to be one of the largest deals in the chemical industry. The operation is valued at about $130 billion.
After the merger, which will initially have to be analyzed for regulatory issues, the company will be recognized under the name of DowDuPont. It will be divided into two or three companies due to regulatory and other issues, according to information provided by people who requested reservation of their names.
Together, the two companies would be one of the largest chemical companies in the world and will focus on the agricultural chemicals, specialty products and materials sectors.
DuPont Executive Chairman Ed Breen will be the Ceo of DowDuPont, and Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris will chair the Board of Directors.
Dow Chemical shareholders will receive one share of the new company for every share Dow holds, as DuPont investors will earn 1,282 Shares of DowDuPont for every share held by DuPont.
