Singapore: Messer, the world's largest privately held specialist in industrial, medical, electronic, and specialty gases, has acquired WKS Group, a Singapore-based industrial gas platform with operations across Singapore and southern Malaysia. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Messer reported consolidated sales of approximately EUR 4.5 billion for its 2025 financial year. This acquisition marks a significant expansion of Messer's operations in the Southeast Asian region, strengthening its presence and service capabilities in the industrial gas sector. The Japan Corporate Advisory Institute played a pivotal role in advising the sellers during this transaction.