Mitsui Chemicals Considers Potential ¥1.3 Trillion Acquisition of JSR

On 4 November, Reuters reported that Japan Investment Corporation was considering selling semiconductor-materials company JSR to Mitsui Chemicals in a transaction potentially worth more than ¥1.3 trillion. Mitsui Chemicals said it was considering options and had not made a decision, so the transaction remains unconfirmed. The potential deal highlights consolidation opportunities in semiconductor materials and advanced manufacturing. HPC can support transaction research, valuation analysis and acquisition due diligence.