ContextLogic Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of gChem, a specialty chemicals company, for $850 million. gChem, known for its high-quality dimethyl sulfoxide products used in pharmaceuticals and other industries, will become ContextLogic's second operating business after US Salt. The deal is expected to boost free cash flow per unit and includes a rights offering for shareholders to invest further. The acquisition aims to strengthen ContextLogic's portfolio with a long-duration, niche business and is expected to close by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
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