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ClearedIndustrials20 January 2026

LB Group Co., Ltd to acquire Venator Materials UK Limited

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LB Group Co., Ltd acquires Venator Materials UK Limited

Deal facts

Buyer
LB Group Co., Ltd
Target
Venator Materials UK Limited
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
20 January 2026
Status
Cleared
Sector
Industrials
Country
United Kingdom
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

UK_CMA_GOVUK
What we know

LB Group Co., Ltd has agreed to acquire Venator Materials UK Limited in a strategic acquisition within the chemicals sector. The target operates from the United Kingdom, and the transaction was announced on 20 January 2026. No financial consideration or deal value has been disclosed to the public at this time. The buyer intends to integrate the target into its existing operations following the completion of the agreement.

The transaction has received regulatory clearance, indicating that all necessary approvals have been secured to proceed. While the deal is cleared, the completion date remains unconfirmed in available records. This development marks a significant expansion for the buyer in the UK chemical market. The parties are now expected to finalise the transfer of ownership without further regulatory hurdles. The deal represents a key strategic move for the acquiring entity in the current economic landscape.

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Deal timeline

1 update
  1. CMA Phase 1 clearance

    LB Group Co., Ltd to acquire Venator Materials UK Limited

    { "title": "LB Group / Venator UK (TiO2 assets) merger inquiry", "parties": [ "LB Group", "Venator UK (TiO2 assets)" ], "opened_date": "2026-01-20", "decision_date": "2026-01-20", "case_state": "open", "sector": "chemicals", "decision_type": "Phase 1 Clearance", "summary_text": "The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by LB Gro

    UK CMA

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