Honeywell to Acquire UK-Based Johnson Matthey Unit in $2.4B Energy Deal
- On May 22, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C., Honeywell announced its agreement to purchase the Catalyst Technologies division of Johnson Matthey for $1.8 billion in cash.
- The acquisition follows Johnson Matthey's strategy to divest Catalyst Technologies amid pressure from activist investor Standard Industries and aims to refocus the company.
- Catalyst Technologies, headquartered in London with about 1,900 employees and global sites, complements Honeywell UOP by broadening capabilities in refining, petrochemical catalysts, and sustainable fuels.
- Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur stated that the acquisition expands the company’s position as a leading provider of essential energy solutions that support future growth, reinforcing their strategy of integrating process technologies with automation.
- The transaction, expected to close by first half of 2026 pending regulatory approval, will expand Honeywell's portfolio with accretive earnings, enhanced renewable fuel production, and strategic cost synergies.
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Honeywell to acquire UK-based Johnson Matthey unit in $2.4B energy deal
Charlotte-based Honeywell will buy Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies business for $2.4 billion, adding key energy tech to its sustainability portfolio. The deal boosts Honeywell’s push into low-emission fuels and continues CEO Vimal Kapur’s $11B acquisition spree since late 2023.
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The deal with Honeywell International includes its involvement in a project in Teesside with Willis Sustainable FuelsJohnson Matthey confirmed it had agreed sale of its Catalyst Technologies division to Honeywell International as its hydrogen business faced write downs.
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