Berlin/Paris—Dentons has advised Arkema on its acquisition of Polytec PT, a German company specialized in adhesives for batteries and electronics. The planned acquisition will strengthen Arkema's Bostik adhesives division's product offering for the fast-growing battery and electronics markets.

Arkema is a publicly traded, multinational specialty materials manufacturer headquartered in Colombes, France. The company has three specialty materials segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions. The Group reported sales of around €11.5 billion in 2022, and operates in some 55 countries with 21,100 employees worldwide.

Polytec PT, a company based in Germany, develops thermal interface materials for batteries and engineering adhesives for the electronics market.

A Dentons team from Berlin, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Paris advised Arkema on all legal aspects of the transaction.

Advisers to Arkema

Dentons (Berlin/Frankfurt/Düsseldorf): Thomas Schubert (Partner, Lead), Hilke Schmitt (Counsel), Max Purnhagen (Senior Associate, all Corporate/M&A), Dr. Sascha Grosjean (Partner), Lukas Jäger (Senior Associate, both Employment & Labor), Dr. Stefan Dittmer (Partner), Felix Fürstenberg (Associate, both IP&IT), Dr. Christian Schefold (Partner), Sebastian von Haldenwang (Senior Associate, both Data Protection), Laura Appell (Counsel, Public Law)

Dentons (Paris): Ralf Nitschke (Partner, Corporate/M&A), Katell Déniel-Allioux (Partner, Employment & Labour), Emeline Beria Mapote (Associate, Corporate/M&A)

Arkema (Inhouse): Antoine Philippe

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