Tag Archives: Versum spinoff

Versum Jilts Entegris At The Altar, Runs Off With Merck KGaA

When last we left Versum(VSM), the Air Products(APD) spinoff was insisting it was sticking by its merger agreement with Entegris(ENTG), come Hell or high water. Versum had dismissed Merck KGaA’s(MKKGY) all cash $48 a share bid, and Merck was preparing to go hostile. Fast forward a month, and the hostilities have ended with Versum firmly in Merck’s arms… Read More »

Air Products Spinoff Versum Is The Subject Of Intense Bidding War

Dearest Readers, we have a confession to make. We fell short of the sacred trust you have placed in us, and were, somehow remiss. You see, it seems, that other than to mention an index change, we never discussed Air Products and Chemicals (APD) October 2016 spinoff of Versum Materials (VSM). We apologize profusely for this breach and… Read More »