Clariant says PolyOne unit sale still on, mulls payout changes

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss speciality chemicals maker Clariant aims to finalise the $1.6 billion sale of its masterbatches unit to PolyOne Corp by September, Chairman Hariolf Kottmann said on Thursday, dismissing concerns the coronavirus outbreak could derail the deal. A 1 billion Swiss franc ($1.03 billion) shareholder payout hinges on disposal of the unit that makes colours, additives and concentrates for plastics. U.S.-based PolyOne indicated last week it remains committed to the..