Deal facts
- Buyer
- CARLYLE
- Target
- BASF COATINGS
- Deal value
- Not disclosed
- Announced
- 7 April 2026
- Status
- In review
- Sector
- Industrials
- Country
- Not stated
- Consideration
- Not stated
Sources
Carlyle has agreed to acquire BASF Coatings in a transaction announced on 7 April 2026. The deal involves the automotive coatings sector, classified under NaceV2Sector_C_20.30. No financial consideration or deal value has been disclosed to the public at this stage. The transaction structure remains unconfirmed, with no specific details regarding the form of payment or the involvement of management teams available in the current reporting.
The acquisition is currently subject to regulatory review as the last recorded status indicates the deal is in review. Completion has not yet occurred, and no specific date for finalisation has been reported. The transaction remains pending further developments and official approvals before it can be considered concluded.
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CARLYLE to acquire BASF COATINGS
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