GCP Applied Technologies Inc. to delist from New York Stock Exchange as Saint-Gobain received all regulatory approvals for its acquisition

GCP Applied Technologies Inc. to delist from New York Stock Exchange as Saint-Gobain received all regulatory approvals for its acquisition

(PRESS RELEASE) COURBEVOIE, 22-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced that all regulatory approvals for its acquisition of GCP Applied Technologies Inc., a major global player in construction chemicals, are now obtained. Originally announced on  December 6, 2021 the transaction will now close on September 27, 2022. As a result of the deal GCP Applied Technologies Inc. will be delisted from New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

With approximately $1.0bn revenues generated in 2021 by 1,800 employees working on 50 production sites in 38 countries, GCP Applied Technologies provides a global platform with established success in cement additives, concrete admixtures, infrastructure and commercial and residential building materials.

This acquisition is a major milestone in establishing Saint-Gobain’s leading position worldwide in construction chemicals and furthers the Group’s strategy as worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction.

The specialty building materials business in North America (c. $250 million of sales) will be integrated into the CertainTeed business serving local customers in its Region. All other businesses, consisting of mainly concrete admixtures and cement additives (c. $750 million of sales) will be combined with the Chryso business and be part of the High Performance Solutions segment.

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Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€44.2 billion in sales in 2021
166,000 employees, locations in 76 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

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