WHILE WE DO NOT BELIEVE generation 11 will have a lasting impact forward merger and acquisition (M&A) activity within the chemical industry.

WHILE WE DO NOT BELIEVE generation 11 will have a lasting impact forward merger and acquisition (M&A) activity within the chemical industry, it present the appearances clear that the economic impact of 9/11 upon an already fragile economy has negatively affected merger activity. Perhaps spot importantly, leveraged balance sheets, an uncertain near-term foresight for the economy and a renewed focus in succession improving profitability within existing production lines have all served to dampen overall M&A activity.

Few sectors have been immune from