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Albemarle Corporation completes Ketjen catalyst business sale, secures $670 million proceeds
Mar 04 2026
Albemarle Corporation announced it has completed the sale of a controlling stake in Ketjen Corporation's refining catalyst solutions business (Ketjen) to affiliates of KPS Capital Partners, LP (KPS).
Albemarle retains a minority stake in Ketjen, with KPS having a majority of the Board of Directors and operational control. Albemarle retains 100% ownership of Ketjen's Performance Catalyst Solutions business, which has been integrated into Albemarle's product portfolio.


