On the 25th of July 2024, Global New Material International Holdings Ltd. (GNMI), one of the largest pigment producers, signed an agreement with Merck KGAA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, to acquire its Surface Solutions business unit. GNMI’s business and the Surface Solutions business of Merck KGAA are an excellent match due to their highly complementary activities. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction will create a leading global surface functional material player with a strong value proposition for customers and employees. The combined business will strengthen its position and accelerate growth with enhanced focus, resources and commitment to future innovation and investments.
On this page you find relevant information regarding the proposed combination.
Global New Material International Holdings Limited (GNMI) is one of the largest pearlescent pigment producers. Spearheaded by its brands Chesir and CQV, it has deep expertise in research and development, production, and sales of pearlescent materials, synthetic mica, and new energy materials. With approximately 800 employees and main production capacities in China and Korea, GNMI holds a leading position in the mid-to-high market, supplying highly-functional cutting-edge materials to multinational customers worldwide in various sectors such as automobiles, cosmetics, electronic goods, personal cares, plastics, printings, foods, and pharmaceuticals.
Surface Solutions is a business of the Electronics business sector of Merck KGAA, Darmstadt, Germany. It is a highly specialized business with a high-quality portfolio of effect pigments and active ingredients for automotive, cosmetic and industrial applications. Surface Solutions is globally present across major regions, has a strong international sales network and is a supplier in the high-quality segment of its markets.
Merck KGaA
Frankfurter Strasse 250
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
Phone: +49 6151 72-0
Telefax: +49 6151 72-2000
Email: service@emdgroup.com
Legal form: Corporation with general partners
Commercial Register: HRB 6164
Amtsgericht Darmstadt
Registered Office: Darmstadt
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Michael Kleinemeier
Executive Board:
Belén Garijo, MD (Chair & CEO)
Dr. Kai Beckmann (CEO Electronics)
Peter Guenter (CEO Healthcare)
Dr. Matthias Heinzel (CEO Life Science)
Helene von Roeder (CFO)
Value Added Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): DE 811850788
Competent Governmental Authority: Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt (Germany)
Content Responsible (§ 18 para. 2 German Interstate Media Treaty [MStV]): Andreas Schwab
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