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Chemical giants agree purchase deal

10/07/2008

Dow Chemical will buy its leather chemicals rival Rohm and Haas in a deal worth more than $18 billion.The boards of the two companies approved the purchase on July 10; Rohm and Haas shareholders and the regulatory authorities have still to give their approval.Reports suggest Dow Chemical has raised part of the capital to fund this deal from...

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