European Commission approves Reichhold-Polynt merger subject to divestment

The European Commission approved the merger between Reichhold and Polynt, conditional on the divestment of Reichhold's Etain plant in France to Ashland. Both produce unsaturated polyester resins.

“The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the merger between chemical producers Reichhold (US) and Polynt (Italy).”poandpo.com

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• poandpo.comEurope approves merger between Reichhold and Polyn, subject to conditions | Companies | POST Online MediaMay 15, 2017
• prnewswire.comReichhold and Polynt complete merger to create a global specialty chemicals groupBlack DiamondMay 18, 2017
• chemxplore.comPolynt and Reichhold Finalize Merger to Form Global Specialty Chemicals GroupMay 18, 2017
• coatingsworld.comReichhold and Polynt Complete Merger to Create a Global Specialty Chemicals Group - Coatings WorldBy: KERRY PIANOFORTE EditorMay 19, 2017
• firstonline.infoPolynt and Reichhold, merger completed - FIRSTonline

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