Solstice announces $12.5B acquisition of Element Solutions with $4.7B bridge financing

Filed July 7, 2026 · Period ending July 6, 2026 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Solstice enters definitive merger agreement to acquire Element Solutions for 0.500 shares of Solstice stock plus $10 cash per Element Solutions share, structured as a tax-free reorganization.

  Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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  Goldman Sachs commits $4.685B bridge term loan and $1B backstop revolver to fund the acquisition, refinance Element Solutions debt, and cover expenses. Solstice plans to replace with permanent term loan B and unsecured notes before closing.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →
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  Solstice secures voting agreement with Sir Martin E. Franklin, a major Element Solutions shareholder, who commits to vote all his shares in favor of the merger, reducing execution risk.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →