DuPont Completes Divestiture of Aramids Business
DuPont (NYSE:DD) completed the divestiture of its Aramids business (Kevlar and Nomex) to Arclin on April 1, 2026, in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $1.8 billion.
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DuPont (NYSE:DD) completed the divestiture of its Aramids business (Kevlar and Nomex) to Arclin on April 1, 2026, in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $1.8 billion. DuPont receives ~$1.2 billion cash (pre-tax), a $300 million note receivable and a $325 million non-controlling equity stake, representing an approximate 16% ownership. The Aramids results were reclassified as discontinued operations beginning in third quarter 2025 for current and historical periods.
Positive
- Transaction value of approximately $1.8 billion
- DuPont receives ~$1.2 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds
- Receives a $300 million note receivable and $325 million equity stake
- Retains an approximate 16% non-controlling interest in Arclin
Negative
- Cash proceeds of $1.2 billion are materially below $1.8 billion valuation
- Sale results reclassified as discontinued operations, reducing continuing operations base
- Non-controlling stake means DuPont loses operational control of Aramids
Details
News Market Reaction – DD
In the Apr 1 session, DD gained 0.90%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
- Transaction value
- $1.8 billion
- Valuation of Aramids business divestiture
- Cash proceeds
- $1.2 billion
- Pre-tax cash proceeds from Aramids divestiture
- Note receivable
- $300 million
- Note receivable received in divestiture
- Equity interest value
- $325 million
- Current value of non-controlling equity interest in Arclin
- Equity stake
- 16%
- Expected non-controlling common equity stake in Arclin
- Reclassification timing
- Third quarter 2025
- Aramids results reported as discontinued operations from this period
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Key Terms
note receivable financial
non-controlling common equity interest financial
discontinued operations financial
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With the close of the transaction, DuPont receives pre-tax cash proceeds of approximately
The results of the Aramids business were reclassified and reported as discontinued operations beginning in third quarter 2025 for current and historical periods.
About Arclin
Arclin is a leading materials science company and manufacturer of polymer technologies, engineered products, and specialized materials for the construction, agriculture, transportation infrastructure, weather & fire protection, pharmaceutical, nutrition, electronics, design, and other industries. Headquartered in
About TJC
TJC, L.P., formerly known as The Jordan Company, has worked for more than 40 years with CEOs, founders and entrepreneurs across a range of industries including Consumer, Diversified Industrials, Healthcare, Industrial Technology, Logistics & Business Services and Digital & Power Infrastructure. With
About DuPont
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