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Ticker · AKE ISIN · FR0010313833 LEI · 9695000EHMS84KKP2785 PA Manufacturing
Filings indexed 1,412 across all filing types
Latest filing 2014-05-13 M&A Activity
Country FR France
Listing PA AKE

Arkema is a global leader in specialty materials, leveraging its expertise in materials science to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. The company designs and manufactures a broad range of products, including high-performance polymers, adhesives, coating resins, and specialty chemical additives. These materials address the growing demand in markets focused on sustainability and technological advancement, such as new energies, battery technology, lightweighting for transportation, and the circular economy. Arkema's solutions are integral to various applications, from components for electric vehicles and recyclable composites like its Elium® resin to bio-based materials and products for energy efficiency.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Communicated under the obligation to provide permanent information / Activity of the issuer (acquisition, sale, partnerships, etc.)
M&A Activity Classification · 85% confidence The document announces a strategic business development: the formation of a joint venture between CECA (Arkema's subsidiary) and Watan Industrial Investment to operate an oilfield production chemicals blending plant in Saudi Arabia. This is a specific corporate action related to expansion, investment, and market strategy, rather than a routine financial filing (like 10-K, ER, or IR). It does not fit the definitions for AGM-R, DVA, DLST, DIRS, NAV, DIV, or DEF 14A. It is not a transcript (CT) or a formal audit report (AR). Since it details a significant business transaction (M&A/Joint Venture activity), the most appropriate category is M&A Activity (TAR). However, TAR is defined as 'merger proposals or takeover bids.' This is a joint venture/investment. Given the options, and since it is a significant corporate transaction announcement, it is closest to Capital/Financing Update (CAP) or M&A Activity (TAR). Since it involves establishing a new operational entity and market presence, it is a strategic investment announcement. If a specific 'Strategic Alliance' or 'Joint Venture' code were available, it would be preferred. Comparing TAR (Takeover/Merger) and CAP (Fundraising/Financing), this is more about strategic market entry and investment than raising capital. Given the context of corporate actions, and the lack of a dedicated JV code, TAR is often used broadly for significant structural business changes, but CAP relates more directly to investment/expansion. However, looking closely at the content—it's an announcement about a new operational facility and market entry—it is a strategic business update. Since it is not a formal regulatory filing (RNS) and doesn't fit the other specific financial reports, and it's not a proxy or remuneration document, I will re-evaluate. It is a press release announcing a strategic investment/partnership. If we must choose from the list, and it's not a takeover (TAR), it's a major business development. In many databases, major strategic investments that aren't pure financing fall under a general 'Corporate Action' or 'News Release' category. RNS is the general regulatory fallback. Given the nature of the announcement (a press release detailing a new operational JV), and the absence of a specific 'Strategic Partnership' code, RNS (Regulatory Filings/General Announcement) is a safe fallback, but TAR (M&A Activity) often covers significant structural changes. Since this is a joint venture, which is a form of business combination/transaction, TAR is a plausible fit, although imperfect. Let's check CAP again: 'Updates on company fundraising, financing activities, or capital structure changes.' This is an investment, not fundraising. Therefore, TAR remains the closest fit for a major structural business transaction announcement, even if it's not a hostile takeover. I will classify it as RNS as it reads like a standard press release announcing a business development, which often defaults to RNS if no specific M&A/JV code exists, as it's not a formal financial report.
2014-05-13 English
Communiqués au titre de l'obligation d'information permanente / Activité de l'émetteur (acquisitions, cessions, partenariats, …)
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a press release dated May 13, 2014, announcing a strategic joint venture between CECA (an Arkema subsidiary) and Watan Industrial Investment to establish a production site for oil additives in Saudi Arabia. This type of announcement, detailing a significant business development, partnership, or strategic move that is not a routine financial filing (like 10-K, ER, or IR), typically falls under general corporate news or regulatory announcements. Since it is a specific announcement about a strategic transaction (a joint venture/investment), it is most closely related to M&A Activity (TAR) or a general corporate announcement. Given the focus is on establishing a new industrial presence and partnership rather than a takeover bid (TAR), and it is a formal press release, it fits best as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) or potentially a Capital/Financing Update (CAP) if the focus was purely on the funding structure, but here the focus is the operational expansion. However, none of the categories perfectly capture a 'Strategic Partnership Announcement' outside of M&A. Since it is a formal announcement of a significant business development, and it is not a standard financial report, it is classified as a Regulatory Filing (RNS) as the most appropriate general category for non-standard corporate news releases, although it shares characteristics with M&A (TAR). Given the context of global corporate filings, this is a standard press release announcing a strategic move, which often defaults to RNS if a more specific category like TAR (Takeover/Merger) is not strictly applicable (this is a JV, not a takeover). I will use RNS as the best fit for a general corporate announcement not covered elsewhere.
2014-05-13 French
Information relating to the total number of voting rights and shares making up the capital
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled 'INFORMATION RÉGLEMENTÉE' (Regulated Information) and explicitly states it is a statement about the 'number of shares and voting rights' in compliance with French commercial code and AMF regulations. It provides a table detailing the total number of shares and voting rights as of April 30, 2014. This content directly relates to the official declaration of voting rights and share structure, which aligns best with the 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' category (DVA). It is not a full annual report (10-K), an earnings release (ER), or a general regulatory filing (RNS), as it concerns a specific, recurring statutory disclosure about voting power.
2014-05-12 English
Information relative au nombre total de droits de vote et d'actions composant le capital
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled "Déclaration relative au nombre total de droits de vote et d'actions" (Declaration relating to the total number of voting rights and shares) and explicitly references French regulatory articles (Code de commerce and AMF general regulation). It provides a table detailing the number of shares and voting rights as of a specific date (30/04/2014). This content directly relates to reporting voting rights and share capital structure, which aligns best with the 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' category (DVA). It is not an AGM presentation, a full annual report, or a management change announcement.
2014-05-12 French
Communicated under the obligation to provide permanent information / Communication relating to accounts, results, and turnover
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is a comprehensive quarterly financial report for Arkema for the first quarter of 2014. It contains detailed financial statements, including sales, EBITDA, net income, and segment performance analysis, as well as management's outlook. It is not a mere announcement (RPA) or a short release, but a substantive report of financial results for an interim period. Q1 2014
2014-05-07 English
Communiqués au titre de l'obligation d'information permanente / Communiqué sur comptes, résultats, chiffres d’affaires
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is a quarterly financial report for Arkema for the first quarter of 2014. It contains detailed financial statements, including EBITDA, net income, revenue breakdowns by business segment, and cash flow analysis. It is not a mere announcement or a short summary, but a comprehensive interim report. Therefore, it fits the definition of an Interim / Quarterly Report (IR). Q1 2014
2014-05-07 French

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