March 22, 2010
EU regulators approve Akzo Nobel's takeover of ICI
Published: 14 Dec 07 11:14 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/9407/20071214/
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EU antitrust regulators approved on Friday Swedish-Dutch chemicals and paints group Akzo Nobel's purchase of British peer ICI after receiving promises that some assets would be sold to ensure competition.
- Akzo Nobel completes takeover of ICI (2 Jan 08)
- Akzo Nobel shareholders approve takeover of ICI (5 Nov 07)
- Akzo Nobel reported to police (14 Aug 07)
The European Commission gave its approval on condition Akzo "divest activities in the UK, Ireland and Belgium as well as a shareholding in the adhesives manufacturer Purbond."
Last August, Dulux manufacturer ICI agreed to be bought by its Dutch rival for £8 billion ($16.3 billion).
The transaction is expected to close on January 2nd, 2008.
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