Cabot Corporation to Acquire Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. from Bridgestone Corporation
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) from Bridgestone Corporation for $70 million. The acquisition includes a reinforcing carbons manufacturing facility in Altamira, Mexico, commissioned in 2005.
The deal strengthens Cabot's global leadership in carbon black production and includes a long-term supply agreement with Bridgestone. The facility's strategic location near Cabot's existing Altamira plant, operational since 1990, positions the company for enhanced operational synergies and growth opportunities.
The transaction, expected to close within three to six months, is subject to Mexican regulatory approval. The facility will support broader customer needs through its capability to manufacture various reinforcing carbon products.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) ha annunciato un accordo definitivo per acquisire Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) da Bridgestone Corporation per 70 milioni di dollari. L'acquisizione comprende uno stabilimento per la produzione di carboni rinforzanti ad Altamira, Messico, operativo dal 2005.
L'accordo rafforza la leadership globale di Cabot nella produzione di carbon black e include un contratto di fornitura a lungo termine con Bridgestone. La posizione strategica dello stabilimento, vicino all'impianto Cabot di Altamira, attivo dal 1990, permette all'azienda di ottenere sinergie operative e nuove opportunità di crescita.
La transazione, che si prevede sarà completata entro tre-sei mesi, è soggetta all'approvazione delle autorità messicane. Lo stabilimento supporterà le esigenze di una clientela più ampia grazie alla capacità di produrre diversi tipi di carboni rinforzanti.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) ha anunciado un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) de Bridgestone Corporation por 70 millones de dólares. La adquisición incluye una planta de fabricación de carbones reforzantes en Altamira, México, puesta en marcha en 2005.
El acuerdo fortalece el liderazgo global de Cabot en la producción de negro de carbón e incluye un contrato de suministro a largo plazo con Bridgestone. La ubicación estratégica de la planta, cerca de la planta existente de Cabot en Altamira, operativa desde 1990, posiciona a la empresa para lograr sinergias operativas y oportunidades de crecimiento.
La transacción, que se espera se cierre en un plazo de tres a seis meses, está sujeta a la aprobación regulatoria mexicana. La planta apoyará las necesidades más amplias de los clientes gracias a su capacidad para fabricar diversos productos de carbono reforzante.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT)는 Bridgestone Corporation으로부터 Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB)를 7,000만 달러에 인수하기로 최종 계약을 체결했다고 발표했습니다. 이번 인수에는 2005년에 가동된 멕시코 알타미라의 강화 탄소 제조 시설이 포함됩니다.
이번 거래는 Cabot의 탄소 블랙 생산 글로벌 리더십을 강화하며 Bridgestone과의 장기 공급 계약도 포함합니다. 알타미라에 위치한 이 시설은 1990년부터 운영 중인 Cabot의 기존 공장과 가까워 운영 시너지와 성장 기회를 확대할 수 있는 전략적 위치에 있습니다.
이번 거래는 멕시코 규제 당국의 승인을 조건으로 하며, 3~6개월 내 완료될 예정입니다. 이 시설은 다양한 강화 탄소 제품 생산 능력을 바탕으로 고객의 폭넓은 요구를 지원할 것입니다.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE : CBT) a annoncé un accord définitif pour acquérir Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) auprès de Bridgestone Corporation pour 70 millions de dollars. L'acquisition comprend une usine de fabrication de carbones renforçants à Altamira, au Mexique, mise en service en 2005.
Cette opération renforce le leadership mondial de Cabot dans la production de noir de carbone et inclut un accord d'approvisionnement à long terme avec Bridgestone. La localisation stratégique de l'usine, proche de l'installation existante de Cabot à Altamira, opérationnelle depuis 1990, offre à l'entreprise des synergies opérationnelles accrues et des opportunités de croissance.
La transaction, dont la clôture est prévue dans un délai de trois à six mois, est soumise à l'approbation des autorités mexicaines. L'usine soutiendra les besoins plus larges des clients grâce à sa capacité à fabriquer divers produits de carbone renforçant.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) hat eine endgültige Vereinbarung zum Erwerb von Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) von Bridgestone Corporation für 70 Millionen US-Dollar bekannt gegeben. Der Erwerb umfasst eine Produktionsanlage für Verstärkungskohlenstoffe in Altamira, Mexiko, die 2005 in Betrieb genommen wurde.
Der Deal stärkt Cabots globale Führungsposition in der Herstellung von Ruß und beinhaltet eine langfristige Liefervereinbarung mit Bridgestone. Die strategische Lage der Anlage in der Nähe des bereits seit 1990 betriebenen Cabot-Werks in Altamira ermöglicht verbesserte operative Synergien und Wachstumsmöglichkeiten.
Die Transaktion, deren Abschluss innerhalb von drei bis sechs Monaten erwartet wird, steht unter dem Vorbehalt der Genehmigung durch die mexikanischen Behörden. Die Anlage wird durch ihre Fähigkeit, verschiedene Verstärkungskohlenstoffprodukte herzustellen, die umfassenderen Kundenbedürfnisse unterstützen.
- Strategic acquisition of MXCB for $70 million enhances global production capacity
- Long-term supply agreement secured with Bridgestone Corporation
- Facility location enables operational synergies with existing Altamira plant
- Additional manufacturing capabilities provide flexibility for future growth
- Strengthens market leadership position in reinforcing carbons
- Transaction subject to regulatory approval in Mexico
- Integration process may require significant resources and time
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Cabot's $70M acquisition of MXCB strengthens manufacturing capacity, secures Bridgestone as a long-term customer, and enhances regional positioning.
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The acquisition creates significant operational synergies as the MXCB facility is located near Cabot's existing Altamira plant that has operated since 1990. This proximity will likely enable shared resources, streamlined logistics, and consolidated management that should improve cost efficiency.
Perhaps more valuable than the physical assets is the commercial arrangement embedded in the transaction. Cabot has secured a long-term supply agreement with Bridgestone, locking in a stable revenue stream from a major customer. This deal structure - acquiring a supplier asset while simultaneously securing the seller as a customer - represents an elegant strategic maneuver that reduces market risk.
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Beyond the Bridgestone relationship, Cabot notes the facility's flexibility to produce various reinforcing carbon products, providing optionality to serve broader markets. This diversification reduces customer concentration risk and allows Cabot to opportunistically shift production based on market demands and margin opportunities.
BOSTON, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) from Bridgestone Corporation. The reinforcing carbons manufacturing facility was commissioned in 2005 and is located in close proximity to Cabot’s current reinforcing carbons facility in Altamira, Mexico, which has operated successfully since 1990. Furthermore, it underscores Bridgestone’s confidence in Cabot as a trusted partner with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable supply.
Under the terms of the acquisition, Cabot will strengthen its longstanding partnership with Bridgestone through the long-term supply of reinforcing carbon products from MXCB for Bridgestone. In addition, the facility also has the capability to manufacture other reinforcing carbon products, providing flexibility to support broader customer needs and future growth opportunities. MXCB is expected to enhance Cabot’s global capabilities and support its long-term growth strategy. The transaction strengthens Cabot’s position as a global leader in carbon black by adding additional production capacity, and reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable supply to key markets.
“We are excited to expand our global reinforcing carbons network and deepen our collaboration with Bridgestone,” said Sean Keohane, president and chief executive officer, Cabot Corporation. “This acquisition aligns with our strategy to grow in core markets and reinforces our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer value. Our long-standing experience in the region and cultural alignment with the local team supports a smooth integration and long-term success. Importantly, this acquisition also further strengthens our position as a global leader in reinforcing carbons, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions and dependable supply to customers.”
The agreement is to acquire MXCB for
About Cabot Corporation
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of reinforcing carbons, specialty carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed metal oxides and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com.
About Bridgestone Corporation
Bridgestone is a global leader in tires and rubber building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company employs approximately 121,000 people globally and conducts business in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
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