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DIC seeks EU approval to buy BASF's pigments business

By Andrew Boyce
  • 18 May 2020 10:02
  • 18 May 2020 10:02
Japanese chemicals company DIC has sought European Commission approval to buy BASF’s global pigments business.
The EU regulator has set an initial June 24 deadline to decide on the deal, according to an update today on its register of notified cases.

DIC announced the acquisition in August, saying it would

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Andrew Boyce

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Andrew is a reporter covering merger reviews and competition policy for MLex in Brussels. He joined MLex in 2015 and holds a degree and a master’s degree in history from the University of Liverpool.

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