BASF Japan Completes Legal Process of Acquiring Cognis Japan

We are confident that the completion of the merger with Cognis Japan will contribute to further strengthening our portfolio of specialty chemicals, said Tomoyoshi Naruo, president of BASF Japan.

Aug 2 2011 --- Effective October 1, 2011, BASF Japan will complete its legal consolidation with Cognis Japan. The legal entity of Cognis Japan will be dissolved accordingly.

"The businesses of Cognis and BASF complement each other very well. We are confident that the completion of the merger with Cognis Japan will contribute to further strengthening our portfolio of specialty chemicals, allowing us to offer more attractive products and boost innovations for our customers in the personal and home care, nutrition and health and coating additives market," said Tomoyoshi Naruo, president of BASF Japan. “Sustainable development will continue to underpin our approach.”

Since May 1, 2011, the business operations of Cognis Japan have been part of the BASF Performance Products division.