Global chemicals M&A deal value rose 13% last year and is expected to increase in 2015, according to the fourth edition of the Chemicals Executive M&A Report by AT Kearney, a global management consulting firm. The global survey of chemical executives and members of the M&A community showed that 60% of these chemicals executives see increased mergers and acquisitions in 2015, driven by portfolio restructuring and an overall focus on companies’ core businesses.   “Focus on the cor...