BASF, Carlyle and QIA sign global coatings deal
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BASF SE, Carlyle and Qatar Investment Authority signed a binding deal for automotive coatings and surface treatment businesses, valued at 7.7 billion euros and subject to approvals. BASF SE will retain 40% and receive 5.8 billion euros in pre-tax cash at closing in Q2 2026. BASF India's coatings unit, moved to a wholly owned subsidiary in January 2025, posted Rs.479.6 crore of FY2025 sales, 3.1% of group sales. BASF India is assessing the impact.
The deal may unlock value for BASF's parent, but BASF India has not quantified the earnings or valuation impact. Coatings were 3.1% of FY2025 sales.