DL Chemical is selling its medical synthetic rubber subsidiary Cariflex to domestic private equity firm Glenwood Private Equity.


DL Group disclosed on the 4th, "DL Chemical is pursuing the sale of Cariflex and signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Glenwood PE today to establish the basic terms before signing a definitive agreement."


DL Chemical Pursues Sale of Medical Rubber Subsidiary to Glenwood PE View original image

DL added, "The parties are discussing specific terms, and we will make a further disclosure once details, including the signing of a definitive agreement, are finalized, or within six months."


According to industry sources, the deal covers DL Chemical's entire 100% stake in Cariflex, and the sale price is reportedly in the mid-to-high 1 trillion won range. UBS is advising on the sale.



Cariflex produces polyisoprene synthetic rubber and latex used in surgical gloves, syringes, and rubber stoppers. It is the only company in the world that manufactures these products using anionic catalyst technology.


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