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Legal Entity Operationalisation
Shared Supplier Information
Univar Solutions is implementing a legal entity change in the Nordics as part of its wider Legal Entity Operationalisation programme.
From 1 November 2026, suppliers who provide products or services to both Chemical Distribution & Services (CD&S) and Ingredients & Specialties (I+S) will need to create new Univar Solutions customer records and update their systems to transact with the new country-specific CD&S legal entities in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Transactions relating to I+S will continue to be managed through the existing Univar Solutions B.V. Entity.
This page provides all information, supporting documents and guidance needed to identify impacted transactions, complete the required updates and ensure a smooth transition with no disruption to business operations.
For specific requests relating to account set-up or onboarding associated with the new legal entities, please contact the dedicated LEO Task Force, who will coordinate the appropriate support and actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why
are you making this change?
We are aligning our legalentity structure with our organisational structure as recently announced.This means parts of our business will operate under a new legal entity, while others will continue as they are.
The organizational evolution aligns Univar Solutions around distinct, customer-focused segments:
- Chemical Distribution & Services: Focused on bringing together a full portfolio of chemistries with a robust global logistics network to provide best-in-class, local service.
- Ingredients + Specialties: Dedicated to serving targeted industries with a premier portfolio of specialty chemicals and ingredients supported by a global network of formulation labs and test kitchens to solve technical challenges and help bring better products to market, faster.
- ChemPoint: Will continue to help suppliers and customers uncover new opportunities for growth through on demand creation and multi-channel digital marketing campaigns for a wide range of chemicals and ingredients.
Thismeanspartsofourbusiness willoperateunderanewlegalentity,whileotherswillcontinueasthey are.
What does this change mean for us?
You will continue to purchase from Univar Solutions, but your ordering may be split across two accounts for each country that you purchase from across the Nordics if you buy products from both portfolios:
- One account remains unchanged: Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions (I+S)
- One account will require a new vendor/supplier setup and updated details for Chemical Distribution & Services (CD&S) products
Will my Univar Solutions contacts remain the same?
TherearecurrentlynoplannedchangestoyourUnivarSolutionscontacts.Ifthatchanges,wewillletyou know in advance.
How can we avoid disruption?
- Setupthenewvendoraccountbeforethe1stNovember2026
- Sharethisinformationwithyourprocurementteam
- Ensureyourteamunderstandswhichaccounttouseforeachproduct
We operate in multiple countries – does this apply everywhere?
ThiscommunicationrelatestochangesintheNordics.TherewillbesimilarchangeshappeningintheUK, France and Belgium that take effect from the 1stof February 2027. If you also buy from these countries, separate communications will follow regarding changes in those regions.
I am both a Univar Solutions customer and a supplier; how do these changes affect me?
IfyoubothbuyfromandsupplyUnivarSolutions,wewillprovidetherelevantguidanceforeach relationship separately, so you know what action, if any, is needed.
Account Management
Will we need to manage two accounts going forward?
Yes. You will manage:
- Your existing account (unchanged products under our I+S portfolio)
- A new account (products that belong to our CD&S portfolio)
When do we need to set up the new account?
Before 1st November 2026, to avoid any disruption to your orders. We will contact our customers with additional information and guidance as we get closer to this date.
What will I need to set up a new vendor record?
Youwillneedthecompanyname,address,VATnumber,contactdetailsandbankaccountinformation.We will share all of this in our next communication.
Products
Will all products move to the new legal entity?
No. Only Chemical Distribution & Services products will move to a new legal entity. You will receive clear guidance on which products are affected.
How will I know which Univar Solutions division supplies my usual products?
YouraccountmanagerwillcontactyouwiththisinformationnolaterthanAugust 2026.
Orders
What happens to orders placed before go-live, but delivered after go-live?
Before go-live orders must be placed with Univar Solutions BV as per current processes. However, if a deliverytakesplaceaftergo-live,dependingonthetypeofmaterial,itmaybeprocessedunderthenew entity and VAT number.
Contracts & Payment Terms
Are there any changes to my payment terms?
ForyourI+Sportfoliopurchases,thereisnochange.
ForyourCD&Sportfoliopurchases,thereisnochangeotherthanthecontractualrelationshipwillbe transferred to CD&S entity operating in the country where you purchase products.
I have a written sales agreement with Univar Solutions BV, how is it affected?
YouraccountmanagerwillliaisewithyoutoaddressthetransferoftheCD&Sportionoftheexisting written sales agreement to the relevant CD&S entity(es) in the Nordics pursuant to the terms and conditions of such agreement.
