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Ineos Founder Jim Ratcliffe Negotiates Asset Sales Amid Debt Crisis

2/25/2026

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Jim Ratcliffe, founder of Ineos, is negotiating to sell assets from Ineos Inovyn to raise funds for growing debts, according to the Financial Times.
The company faces a challenging chemicals market, with over £18 billion in borrowings, pressure from credit rating agencies, and Ratcliffe's criticism of Europe’s climate policies and rising carbon costs.
Ineos has received €200 million in new equity and is exploring refinancing to maintain liquidity amid losses.

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Jim Ratcliffe, founder of Ineos, is negotiating to sell assets from Ineos Inovyn to raise funds for growing debts, according to the Financial Times.
The company faces a challenging chemicals market, with over £18 billion in borrowings, pressure from credit rating agencies, and Ratcliffe's criticism of Europe’s climate policies and rising carbon costs.
Ineos has received €200 million in new equity and is exploring refinancing to maintain liquidity amid losses.