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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-102559"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ESI"
cik: "0001590714"
company_name: "Element Solutions Inc"
filed_at: "2026-08-28T01:20:35+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-28T10:10:22.990745+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Element Solutions and Solstice mutually terminate merger; no fees paid

## Summary
- Merger agreement with Solstice Advanced Materials, signed July 6, 2026, mutually terminated Aug 27, 2026.
- Termination agreement releases both parties from claims; no break-up payments to either side.
- CEO Gliklich says standalone strategy continues, business momentum in-line with guidance.
- Chairman Ashken cites shareholder feedback as key reason for termination.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-102559
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ESI
- cik: 0001590714
- company_name: Element Solutions Inc
- filed_at: 2026-08-28T01:20:35+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 1.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590714/000110465926102559/0001104659-26-102559-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590714/000110465926102559/tm2624245d1_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001104659-26-102559.txt

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