Homburger advised Element Solutions on the acquisition of Micromax from Celanese

On February 2, 2026, Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), a global and diversified specialty chemicals technology company, announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Micromax from Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) for approximately USD 500 m in cash.

Micromax is a leading global supplier of advanced electronic inks and pastes designed for high‑performance electronics and known for their durability, flexibility and performance in harsh environments.

The Homburger team advising Element Solutions on all Swiss law aspects of the transaction comprised Andreas Müller and Caspar Wehrle (both Corporate / M&A), Angela Casey (Employment and Executive Compensation), Philippe Gobet, Miriam Kämpf and Philippe Weber (all Tax) as well as Luca Dal Molin (Data Protection).