What’s driving the chemical M&A rebound?

Federico Mennella, managing director and head of chemicals and materials at DC Advisory, joins host Vincent Valk for a discussion on the chemical M&A rebound in 2026. Large deals look to be returning as companies grow more comfortable with volatility and pursue portfolio repositioning, while smaller and midsize transactions remain constrained by financing and valuation gaps. Topics include AI-linked surges, private equity hesitation, and which end markets remain the most resilient for dealmaking.

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