Forvis Mazars Japan advises Westlake on the divestment of a non-core business in Japan
The Forvis Mazars Japan Deal Advisory team acted as exclusive sell-side financial advisor to Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) on the divestment of its non-core business in Japan.
As part of its global business restructuring strategy, Westlake entered into a share purchase agreement on 4 November 2025 to transfer its Japanese non-core business to Daikyo Kasei Kogyo Co., Ltd. The transaction was completed on 15 December 2025.
The Forvis Mazars Japan Deal Advisory team advised Westlake throughout the transaction, including support on transaction structuring, buyer negotiations, and execution through to completion. The team also assisted with key closing considerations, including employee continuity and the smooth transition of IT systems.
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