Firm intentionEnergy28 May 2026

Johnson Matthey Plc to acquire CORMETECH Inc.

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Deal facts

Buyer
Johnson Matthey Plc
Target
CORMETECH Inc.
Deal value
USD 360,000,000
Announced
28 May 2026
Status
Firm intention
Sector
Energy
Country
United States
Consideration
cash, earn-out
What we know

Johnson Matthey Plc has agreed to acquire CORMETECH Inc. in a strategic acquisition valued at 360 million USD. The transaction involves a mixed consideration structure comprising cash and an earn-out component. This deal represents a cross-border move where the UK-based buyer targets the US-headquartered energy firm. The announcement was made on 28 May 2026, establishing the formal terms of the proposed combination between the two entities.

The transaction remains in the firm intention stage and is currently subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. Completion has not yet occurred as the deal has not been finalised. No specific completion date has been reported at this time. The agreement allows the buyer to integrate the target's technology into its existing portfolio within the energy sector. Further updates regarding the finalisation of the deal will follow once all necessary approvals are secured.

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  1. Firm intention

    Johnson Matthey acquisition of Cormetech

    Disclaimer* 28 th May 2026   Johnson Matthey Plc   THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION   JM to acquire Cormetech, materially enhancing scale in Clean Air Solutions Johnson Matthey Plc ("JM" or the "Group") is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire CORMETECH Inc. ("Cormetech"), the leading and high-growth US manufacturer of Selective Cat

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