Wendel Finalizes Sale of Stahl Stake to Henkel for 1.14 Billion Euros

Key Facts

1Wendel has officially completed the sale of its stake in specialty chemicals company Stahl to Henkel.

Wendel has officially completed the sale of its stake in specialty chemicals company Stahl to Henkel on October 1, 2026. GlobalNewswire reported that the net divestment proceeds for Wendel amounted to 1.14 billion euros, representing 6.3 times the firm's total investment in Stahl since 2006.

The stock MF.PA closed at 80.4 euros on September 30, 2026, prior to the finalization of the deal which aligns with Wendel's portfolio management strategy. The transaction proceeds represent a premium of nearly 20% compared to Stahl's last valuation in Wendel's net asset value published in September 2025.