What was the final purchase price for NextChem's acquisition of the Ballestra Group, and how does it compare to the originally announced amount?

The final purchase price for NextChem's acquisition of the Ballestra Group was €148.2 million, which is higher than the original purchase price of €126.5 million announced in December 2025. This €21.7 million increase reflects adjustments based on an enterprise value of €108.2 million and adjusted net cash of €40.0 million, as stated by Maire.

Which companies are included in the Ballestra Group acquisition, and what is the group's global footprint and employee count?

The acquisition includes Ballestra SpA (Milan, Italy), Swiss firm Buss Chemtech AG, and India’s Ballestra Engineering and Projects Pvt. Ltd. The group has approximately 460 employees and operates across Europe, Asia, and Switzerland, positioning it as a globally active player in chemical plant licensing, engineering, and proprietary technology supply.

NextChem completes €148M acquisition of Ballestra Group

Jun 30, 2026

NextChem, a Maire SpA subsidiary, finalized its €148.2 million acquisition of Italy’s Ballestra Group. The deal expands NextChem’s technology portfolio in fertilizers, detergents, and lithium-ion battery materials, strengthening its chemical engineering capabilities.

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