At ONEtoONE, we advise chemicals companies, shareholders and investors on M&A across the specialty, industrial and distribution segments. Our specialists understand the technology, regulation and margins that drive value in this industry, and we connect clients with the strategic and financial buyers most active in it. We work to position each business effectively, surface the counterparties willing to pay a premium, and execute transactions with precision as the sector reshapes around the energy transition and the move towards specialty assets.
We specialize in M&A across:
The industry is shifting towards green chemistry, circularity and decarbonisation. M&A is driven by the need to acquire sustainable technologies—like bio-based materials, recycling, and carbon capture—to meet ESG demands and changing consumer preferences.
Chemicals are core inputs for automotive, healthcare, electronics and construction. This deep integration makes chemical assets recurring M&A targets, giving strategic and financial buyers diversified exposure to industrial growth and consumer demand through a single platform.
Large chemical firms are using M&A to reshape their portfolios — divesting low-margin commodity units and acquiring higher-margin speciality or fine-chemical businesses (BASF, DuPont and Dow have all moved this way in recent years).
Acquisitions are often the fastest way for chemical firms to access advanced R&D and proprietary formulations. M&A also helps integrate smart manufacturing and advanced materials, enabling higher-performance, harder-to-replicate products.
