Lotte Chemical to Acquire Engro Polymer for Rs 19.7 billion
Engro Holdings will sell its 56.19% stake in Engro Polymer & Chemicals to Lotte Chemical Pakistan for Rs 19.7 billion, aiming to recycle capital into new growth opportunities.
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Engro (ENGRO) will recycle capital and pursue new growth, creating a Buy bias for the ticker.
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Open on ProPakistani## Transaction Overview
Engro Holdings Limited announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited to sell its entire 56.19% holding in Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited. The deal values the shares at Rs 38.6 each, amounting to a total consideration of Rs 19.7 billion.
## Strategic Rationale
The sale is part of Engro’s post‑2025 portfolio restructuring, which created Engro Holdings as the group’s investment arm. Engro Holdings’ CEO Abdul Samad Dawood said the transaction will allow the group to recycle capital, strengthen portfolio resilience and pursue new investment opportunities, while unlocking synergies for Engro Polymer within a larger petrochemical platform.
## Lotte Chemical’s Perspective
Lotte Chemical Pakistan CEO Adnan Afridi highlighted that the acquisition will create a stronger platform for sustainable growth, operational excellence and innovation. The combined entity is expected to benefit from complementary strengths and identified synergies, enhancing competitiveness in the chemicals market.
## Regulatory and Shareholder Context
The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Earlier in the year, Mitsubishi Corporation sold its 11.0% stake in Engro Polymer, which was subsequently acquired by Liberty Daharki Power Limited. Lotte Chemical had previously announced its intention to acquire control of Engro Polymer in March 2026, including a potential public offer for an additional 17.5% of the company.
## About Engro Polymer & Chemicals
Founded in 1997, Engro Polymer is Pakistan’s only fully integrated producer of PVC resin and caustic soda, supplying a range of downstream industrial customers. Its product portfolio includes PVC, vinyl chloride monomer, caustic soda and hydrogen peroxide.
## Outlook
Engro Holdings will keep the Pakistan Stock Exchange informed of any material developments related to the transaction. The deal is expected to free up capital for Engro to invest in higher‑growth sectors while positioning Lotte Chemical as a stronger player in the local petrochemical landscape.