Methanex Gets Green Light for OCI Global's Methanol Business Buyout

Methanex Corporation MEOH recently announced that the regulatory review period under the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act has expired. As a result, all regulatory clearances required for Methanex to complete its previously announced acquisition of OCI Global's international methanol business have been secured. The transaction is expected to close on June 27, 2025, pending the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Under the deal terms, MEOH will purchase 100% of the equity interests in OCI Methanol, comprising 100% of OCI's U.S. and European methanol assets. Given its comprehensive integration strategy, Methanex anticipates moving fast following the deal closing to realize the strategic benefits of this purchase.

Shares of Methanex have lost 25.1% in the past year compared with a 25.2% decline of the industry.

The company expects its 2025 production to be lower than its previously estimated 7.5 million tons (Methanex interest) because of an unplanned G3 outage. Second-quarter 2025 results will include an update for production guidance for 2025. Quarterly production may vary depending on gas availability, turnarounds, unscheduled outages and unanticipated events.

The company expects lower adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter than in the first quarter, owing to fewer produced sales caused principally by the G3 outage and a lower average realized price. Based on its April and May stated prices, the company expects the average realized price to be between $360 and $370 per ton for these two months.

Methanex Corporation Price and Consensus

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MEOH’s Rank & Key Picks

MEOH currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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