Chemicals and healthcare group Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) is poised to announce the acquisition of U.S. seeds company Monsanto Co (MON.N) on Wednesday for more than $66 billion, clinching the biggest deal of the year, people...
Bayer exploring sale of dermatology business: Bloomberg
German chemicals and crop pesticides firm Bayer AG is exploring the sale of its dermatology business to push forward its deal with Monsanto Co, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. Bayer is working with JPMorgan Chase...
Bayer shareholder says opposes new Monsanto takeover terms
A leading shareholder in German pharmaceutical and crops manufacturer Bayer said he did not support the revised terms of a takeover offer for U.S. rival Monsanto. John Bennett, the fund manager at Henderson, which had...
LG Chem says mulls merger with LG Life Sciences
South Korea’s LG Chem (051910.KS) is considering a merger with its pharmaceutical affiliate LG Life Sciences (068870.KS), an LG Chem spokesman said, adding that nothing has been decided. South Korean media...
Bayer increases Monsanto bid again as takeover talks advance
Bayer AG sweetened its takeover bid for Monsanto Co. a second time as the German chemical company said it’s in advanced talks to snare the US seed giant in what would be the largest agriculture-related takeover. Bayer...
U.S. watchdog clears ChemChina takeover of Syngenta
U.S. regulator has cleared ChemChina’s blockbuster takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta, the companies said on Monday. “China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) and Syngenta today...
ChemChina’s Syngenta acquisition close to clearing U.S. review – sources
ChemChina’s $43 billion acquisition of Syngenta AG (SYNN.S) is in the final stages of being cleared by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), which scrutinizes deals for national...
EU regulators to investigate Dow, DuPont $130 billion merger
EU antitrust regulators have opened a full investigation into Dow Chemical (DOW.N) and DuPont (DD.N)’s proposed $130 billion merger, saying the deal may reduce competition in crop protection, seeds, and some...
Gujarat Fluorochemicals sells stake in Chinese JV Ltd
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd, a diversified company active in refrigerants, chemicals, entertainment and renewable energy, has agreed to sell a stake in its Chinese JV Xuancheng Hengyuan Chemical Technology Company...
Dow and DuPont stockholders approve merger
Dow Chemical Co:
* Dow and DuPont stockholders approve merger
* Companies expect merger transaction to close in second half of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +1-646-223-8780).
Fairfax to acquire 51% stake in Privi Organics
Fairfax India Holdings Corporation is to acquire 51 per cent equity in Privi Organics, for Rs 370 crore ($55 million). It has entered into a share subscription agreement with Privi Organics and a share purchase...
BASF India’s parent to buy Germany’s Chemetall for $3.2 bn
NEW DELHI: Chemical firm BASF IndiaBSE -1.36 % today said its parent firm has signed an agreement to acquire specialty chemicals firm Chemetall for $3.2 billion. Germany-based Chemetall supplies specialty chemicals...
