Evonik submitted a binding offer on October 27, 2016 for METEX's entire methionine technology platform. The METEX board agreed on November 3 to consider the offer and begin a consultation with its Workers Council, which may take 15 to 60 days.
The technology covers patents, essential bacteria strains and the inoLa brand.
The pending deal could bring fermentation-based methionine into Evonik's portfolio, which may add competitive supply over time. The consultation period means no immediate price effect.
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