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Core Insights - Methanex Corporation (MEOH) has secured all regulatory approvals for its acquisition of OCI Global's international methanol business, with the transaction expected to close on June 27, 2025 [1][8] - The acquisition involves purchasing 100% of OCI Methanol, including all of OCI's U.S. and European methanol assets, and Methanex plans to quickly pursue integration post-closing to realize strategic benefits [2][8] - Methanex's shares have declined by 25.1% over the past year, closely mirroring the 25.2% decline of the industry [2] Production and Financial Outlook - The company anticipates lower production in 2025 than the previously estimated 7.5 million tons due to an unplanned G3 outage, with updates on production guidance expected in the second-quarter results [3] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter is expected to be lower than in the first quarter, primarily due to reduced sales from the G3 outage and a lower average realized price, projected to be between $360 and $370 per ton for April and May [4]