BERLIN -- Total, the parent company of Atotech plans to sell the company, saying that it "no longer falls within (its) strategic vision."

Total did not disclose a proposed asking price for the specialty chemicals and equipment division, which has annual sales of about $1 billion.

The company's CEO, Patrick Pouyanne, said Total was looking for a buyer that was committed to sustaining Atotech's current strategy.

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