Croda International shares jump after Standard Industries unit discloses stake

Croda share price [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Gemini_Generated_Image_sw2wp2sw2wp2sw2w-scaled.jpg] Shares of Croda International Plc surged 4.7% on Thursday, marking the British chemicals supplier’s strongest daily gain since April 23. The rally came after a filing revealed that Standard Latitude Master Fund Ltd., an investment vehicle of Standard Industries, had accumulated more than 5% of Croda’s voting rights. The filing showed that Standard Latitude holds 2.54% of Croda’s voting rights attached to shares, and a further 2.94% through financial instruments. The disclosure propelled Croda into the spotlight after a challenging year in which the company’s stock has fallen more than 30%. Despite the recent rally, Croda continues to trade well below past levels, reflecting broader concerns around the chemicals sector, cost pressures, and global demand trends. The new stake, however, may raise expectations of potential strategic interest or investor influence, given Standard Industries’ history of activism in specialty chemicals. STANDARD INDUSTRIES’ TRACK RECORD IN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS Standard Industries, a privately held US-based industrial conglomerate, has built a reputation for pursuing significant positions in specialty chemical firms. In 2022, the company disclosed a stake in Johnson Matthey…