OCI Chemicals B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of OCI Global, sold 2 million common shares of Methanex Corporation on April 9 2026. The sale, announced the following day, represented about 2.6 % of Methanex’s outstanding shares and generated net proceeds of roughly $115.3 million after fees and expenses. The transaction reduced OCI’s ownership stake from 8.6 % to 6.0 %.
Methanex’s Q4 2025 results highlighted a net loss of $89 million, or $1.15 per share, compared with a $7 million loss ($0.09 per share) in Q3 2025 and a $45 million profit ($0.67 per share) in Q4 2024. The company also reported an adjusted net loss of $11 million for Q4 2025. The cash inflow from the sale can support Methanex’s deleveraging program, as the company ended 2025 with $425 million in cash and had already repaid $200 million of its Term Loan A using operating cash flows.
OCI Global’s divestment aligns with a broader transformation strategy that has included the sale of its global methanol business to Methanex in June 2025 for $1.6 billion. The company has indicated that it may still buy or sell additional Methanex securities depending on market conditions and the company’s financial health. The sale therefore reflects OCI’s continued focus on core assets and portfolio simplification.
The reduction in OCI’s stake diminishes its voting influence at Methanex, but OCI remains a significant shareholder. The proceeds provide Methanex with additional liquidity that can be deployed to reduce debt, fund operational initiatives, or support future growth. The transaction also signals to investors that OCI is actively managing its portfolio and that Methanex is receiving a substantial cash injection amid a period of earnings volatility.
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