Technip Announces Plans to Acquire Zimmer Polymer Technologies

Regulatory News:

Technip  (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708) (ADR:TKPPY) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Germany to purchase all of its Zimmer® polymer technology business. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, the business includes technologies for the processing of polyesters and polyamides¹, research and development facilities, and a team of around 40 skilled engineers, researchers and project teams.

The new polymers business will diversify and strengthen Technip’s portfolio of downstream technologies in its Onshore segment by:

• Enhancing Group’s position as a technology provider to the petrochemicals industries
• Reinforcing relationships with clients and partners worldwide, backed by the Zimmer recognized expertise
• Diversifying the Onshore segment, adding revenue based on technology supply
• Adding skilled resources, notably in technology development in Europe

Technip plans to integrate the new polymers technology business through Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology, the Onshore global business unit formed in 2012 to manage the company’s expanding portfolio of downstream process technologies.

Stan Knez, Senior Vice President, Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology, commented: "The state-of-the-art Zimmer polymer technology portfolio and the team’s 60 years of experience in the industry will reinforce our focus on technology as a way to differentiate us from our competitors. We look forward to welcoming this talented group to the Technip team.”

Technip has a strong track record in major project execution and is uniquely positioned to provide services for our clients ranging from conceptual studies, PDPs², FEEDs³, and detailed engineering through procurement and construction.

The transaction is expected to close by year-end, subject to customary approval.

¹ Polyester and polyamides are a class of polymers used in applications such as engineering plastics and textiles, packaging (such as bottles) and fabrics.

² Process Design Packages

³ Front End Engineering Design

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