Mitsui Chemicals announced plans to acquire JSR for approximately ¥1.84 trillion and said it intends to arrange approximately ¥1.64 trillion in bridge financing. Its financial position is expected to temporarily deteriorate.
Mitsui Chemicals announced on 9 November 2026 that it would acquire JSR, a leading semiconductor materials company. The acquisition will proceed through a share transfer agreement with an investment fund managed by JIC Capital. Mitsui Chemicals is said to be arranging the financing jointly with the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ).
The purchase price is reported to be ¥1.84 trillion, with bridge financing of approximately ¥1.64 trillion expected to be arranged as part of the acquisition financing. The report mentions details regarding the timing and terms of the bridge financing.
The transaction is also expected to temporarily worsen Mitsui Chemicals' financial position. Parties involved are closely watching future disclosures and additional information.