Argus Media Acquires Oleochem Analytics

Argano Acquires Pharosity Consulting

January 27, 2026

Consulting

Argano has acquired Pharosity Consulting, a life‑sciences-focused consulting firm specializing in gross‑to‑net, government pricing, commercial contracting, and advanced analytics. The deal, announced January 27 and closed in December 2025, expands Argano's life sciences capabilities and deepens its finance, revenue, and analytics offerings for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

ADNOC and OMV to Create Borouge Group International via Acquisition of Nova Chemicals

March 4, 2025

Manufacturing

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and OMV announced they will merge to form Borouge Group International, a new polyolefins chemicals group. As part of the transaction, Borouge Group International will acquire Nova Chemicals from Mubadala for $13.4 billion, with the overall deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Adrian Binks and General Atlantic Consolidate Stakes in Argus Media; Hg Exits

January 22, 2024

Data & Analytics

Argus Media has entered a strategic recapitalization in which chairman‑CEO Adrian Binks and growth investor General Atlantic will consolidate their stakes, acquiring shares from minority investor Hg, which will fully exit. Following the transaction Adrian Binks will become the majority owner, General Atlantic will remain a large minority shareholder, and Argus management will continue to hold shares; the deal is expected to close next month with terms undisclosed.

Argus Media Acquires Mercaris

June 27, 2023

Data & Analytics

Argus Media has acquired Mercaris, a US provider of sustainable agriculture price assessments, analytics and forecasts for organic and non-GMO commodities. The deal (terms undisclosed) will expand Argus's agriculture pricing and analytics capabilities in the Americas and accelerate product development into related markets such as biofuels and agricultural inputs.

Argus Media Acquires Pipe Logix

September 12, 2022

Data & Analytics

Argus Media has acquired Pipe Logix, a US-based provider of pipe and tube market information and price assessments for OCTG and line pipe markets. The acquisition expands Argus's metals coverage and analytics capability, enabling broader product development and service extension into the steel and pipe markets; terms were not disclosed.

Ardian Acquires 50% Stake in ANGUS Chemical Company

October 13, 2020

Manufacturing

Ardian has acquired a 50% ownership stake in ANGUS Chemical Company from Golden Gate Capital at an enterprise value of approximately $2.25 billion. Golden Gate Capital will retain the remaining 50% and Ardian will partner with ANGUS management to accelerate growth through investment in core markets, development of new molecules and a global buy-and-build strategy.