Mitsui Chemicals Considers Over ¥1 Trillion Acquisition of Semiconductor Materials Maker JSR

Mitsui Chemicals is reportedly considering acquiring JSR, a major Tokyo-based semiconductor materials manufacturer, in a deal potentially exceeding ¥1 trillion. This transaction, which could be the largest acquisition in Japan's chemical industry, aims to strengthen Mitsui Chemicals' semiconductor business, a key growth area, by integrating JSR's significant share in the global photoresist market.