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Evonik Industries AG/ADR

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Evonik stock jumps on reports BASF may make new offer; Citi discusses numbers

Evonik Industries' shares rose 2.6% after Reuters reported BASF may submit a new takeover offer. BASF's initial offer of €22.15 per share was rejected in September. Citi analysts estimate a potential €25 per share offer could boost BASF's earnings and cash flow by 20% through 2030, but may reduce return on invested capital to 9%.

Germany Coal Fund Drops Evonik Veto Floor, Opening Path to BASF Takeover

Germany's RAG Foundation, which owns ~44% of Evonik, removed its 25.1% veto floor, allowing potential sale of its stake. BASF is exploring a takeover. Evonik's dividend policy change and RAG's financial needs are key factors. BASF aims to expand its specialty chemicals portfolio. Regulatory scrutiny expected.

Evonik Industries Reportedly Rejects BASF's Acquisition Offer

Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF.PK) rejected a 10.3 billion euro acquisition offer from BASF SE (BAS.DE) as it was deemed too low. BASF offered 22.15 euros per share, valuing Evonik at 14.2 billion euros. Evonik's market cap is 8.4 billion euros, and its enterprise value is around 12 billion euros. Combined revenues of both companies were 74 billion euros last year. Evonik's shares were down 1.28 percent on the Frankfurt Exchange.

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  • Evonik Industries' shares rose 2.6% after Reuters reported BASF may submit a new takeover offer. BASF's initial offer of €22.15 per share was rejected in September. Citi analysts estimate a potential €25 per share offer could boost BASF's earnings and cash flow by 20% through 2030, but may reduce return on invested capital to 9%.

    investing.com · Oct 9, 2026

  • Germany's RAG Foundation, which owns ~44% of Evonik, removed its 25.1% veto floor, allowing potential sale of its stake. BASF is exploring a takeover. Evonik's dividend policy change and RAG's financial needs are key factors. BASF aims to expand its specialty chemicals portfolio. Regulatory scrutiny expected.

    techtimes.com · Sep 30, 2026

  • Evonik likely faces downward pressure as the deal collapse removes a premium‑priced acquisition prospect.

    rttnews.com · Sep 28, 2026

  • Evonik Industries' stock surged 8.1% to €19.54 after BASF SE reportedly proposed a merger, aiming to create a €74B European chemicals giant. Evonik's valuation is €12B including debt. The move follows Evonik's recent struggles, including a 52-week low of €12.49. BASF's approach is part of its strategy to streamline operations and focus on higher-margin businesses.

    investing.com · Sep 25, 2026

  • Evonik Industries' stock rose 2.8% to €17.73 after announcing a transformation plan to cut 3,200 jobs by 2029, reorganize its portfolio, and explore investments in Asia and the Americas. The company also plans to divest two units, Syneqt and Oxeno, and will avoid compulsory redundancies. This follows a recent downgrade by Morgan Stanley.

    investing.com · Sep 22, 2026

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Evonik Industries Reportedly Rejects BASF's Acquisition Offer

Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF.PK) rejected a 10.3 billion euro acquisition offer from BASF SE (BAS.DE) as it was deemed too low. BASF offered 22.15 euros per share, valuing Evonik at 14.2 billion euros. Evonik's market cap is 8.4 billion euros, and its enterprise value is around 12 billion euros. Combined revenues of both companies were 74 billion euros last year. Evonik's shares were down 1.28 percent on the Frankfurt Exchange.

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Why is Evonik Industries stock surging today?

Evonik Industries' stock surged 8.1% to €19.54 after BASF SE reportedly proposed a merger, aiming to create a €74B European chemicals giant. Evonik's valuation is €12B including debt. The move follows Evonik's recent struggles, including a 52-week low of €12.49. BASF's approach is part of its strategy to streamline operations and focus on higher-margin businesses.

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Why is Evonik Industries stock rallying today?

Evonik Industries' stock rose 2.8% to €17.73 after announcing a transformation plan to cut 3,200 jobs by 2029, reorganize its portfolio, and explore investments in Asia and the Americas. The company also plans to divest two units, Syneqt and Oxeno, and will avoid compulsory redundancies. This follows a recent downgrade by Morgan Stanley.

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