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DuPont sells Aramids business (Kevlar, Nomex) to Arclin for $1.8B
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Transaction valued at ~$1.8B; DuPont to receive ~$1.2B cash, $300M note, and 17.5% equity stake in Arclin.
- Aramids business includes Kevlar and Nomex brands; expected to close by May 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
- Regulatory clearances needed from U.S., EU, Japan, China, South Korea, and UK.
- DuPont will retain a non-controlling equity interest currently valued at $325M.
- Pre-tax cash proceeds of ~$1.2B subject to customary adjustments.
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