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Shell Canada unit agrees to buy 30% in Bay du Nord
MNA | Oct 09, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC
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Mergers and acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Tuesday:** Britain's Vesuvius LSE:VSVS said that Austria-based RHI Magnesita N.V LSE:RHIM proposed to buy the metal flow engineering fi
EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC
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Evonik Industries Reportedly Rejects BASF's Acquisition Offer
LUDWIGSHAFEN (dpa-AFX) - Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF.PK) has rejected a 10.3 billion euros acquisition offer from its larger rival BASF SE (BAS.DE) as the proposal was too low to warrant negotiations or due diligence, ac
MNA | Sep 28, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC
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Evonik rejects $11.7 billion BASF takeover bid, sources say
German chemicals manufacturer Evonik XETR:EVK has rejected a €10.3 billion ($11.70 billion) takeover bid from larger rival and BASF XETR:BAS for being too low, sources close to the negotiations told Reuters on Monday.BAS
MNA | Sep 28, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC
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Evonik rejects BASF offer as too low, sources say
German chemicals maker Evonik XETR:EVK has rejected a takeover offer of about €22.15 per share from larger peer BASF XETR:BAS as too low, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.The Financial Times had
MNA | Sep 28, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC
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Evonik rejects $11.7 billion BASF takeover bid, FT reports
Evonik XETR:EVK has rejected a €10.3 billion ($11.7 billion) takeover bid from BASF XETR:BAS for being too low to warrant formal negotiations or to allow its competitor to carry out due diligence, the Financial Times rep
MNA | Sep 28, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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The Logistics Report: Soaring Transport Costs Spread Through U.S. Economy — WSJ Newsletter
By Mark R. LongThere is virtually no way for businesses to avoid paying more to transport goods, costs that are likely to bleed through to virtually all corners of the U.S. economy, the WSJ's Esther Fung, Laura Cooper an
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC
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BASF Would Need to Work Smartly in Potential Evonik Takeover — Market Talk
A merger between BASF and Evonik would need good execution, AlphaValue's Akash Nandy says, after German chemicals giant BASF last week revealed it had made an overture to its smaller rival. The appeal of such a tie-up li
MNA | Sep 28, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC
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BASF's Evonik deal chemistry outweighs the doubts
By Yawen ChenThe €45 bln group's investors are cool on a swoop for its German peer that may cost €15 bln including debt. True, any deal has to suit Evonik's big shareholder and labour unions. But amid weak demand and hig
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 10:24 AM UTC
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BASF's Move for Evonik Makes Sense, Citi Says — Market Talk
There is a clear rationale for a tie-up between chemicals makers BASF and Evonik, Citi analysts write in a note. Germany's BASF last week said it made an opening move for its smaller rival, a merger that would be consist
MNA | Sep 28, 2026, 09:53 AM UTC
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Maybe BASF Has Better Takeover Options Than Evonik — Market Talk
BASF might do better to look at other targets than Evonik, JPMorgan's Chetan Udeshi writes. The German chemicals group said last week it had approached its smaller rival Evonik over a takeover, without naming a price. Co
MNA | Sep 28, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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BASF's Approach for Evonik May Prove Rocky — Market Talk
A tie-up between BASF and Evonik could prove complicated, analysts at Bernstein write in a note. German chemicals giant BASF said last week it had opened talks with its smaller rival, noting its interest in acquisitions
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC
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AVGP Limited Reduces Evonik Stake To 2.81% From 4.999%
EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG XETR:EVK
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
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Weekly Recap: BASF takeover approach for Evonik (EVK) and 3,200 job cuts
Evonik Industries AG (XETR:EVK) jumped after confirming a nonbinding takeover approach from BASF and contact with major shareholder RAG—Stiftung, even as the company announced cuts of 3,200 jobs, exits of underperforming
MNA | Sep 28, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Chemicals Giant BASF Moves for Rival Evonik — Update
By Najat KantouarGerman chemicals producer BASF said it entered initial talks over a takeover of smaller peer Evonik, a tie-up that would bolster BASF's dominant position in Europe's chemicals industry.BASF said Friday i
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 04:27 PM UTC
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BASF confirms talks on Evonik takeover, says outcome remains open
German chemicals group BASF XETR:BAS on Friday confirmed it is holding exploratory talks with Evonik XETR:EVK and its largest shareholder, RAG Foundation, about a potential takeover of its smaller rival."The course and o
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC
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BASF: Course, Outcome of Exploratory Talks Remain Open at This Stage
BASF: Course, Outcome of Exploratory Talks Remain Open at This Stage
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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BASF Confirms Exploratory Talks Regarding Potential Takeover Of Evonik
BASF SE XETR:BAS
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC
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Evonik Confirms Receipt Of Non-binding Takeover Offer From BASF, But No Talks Taking Place
LUDWIGSHAFEN (dpa-AFX) - Specialty chemicals company Evonik Industries AG (EVKIY.PK) confirmed Friday media reports about the receipt of a non-binding approach from larger rival BASF SE regarding a potential takeover off
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC
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Evonik Gets Takeover Offer From Rival BASF
By Najat KantouarEvonik said it received a takeover approach from rival BASF for all its shares.In European afternoon trading, Evonik shares were up 9% at 19.69 euros. Year to date, shares have risen more than 40%.The Ge
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC
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RAG Foundation says it was approached by BASF over possible Evonik offer
The RAG Foundation, Evonik's XETR:EVK largest shareholder, confirmed on Friday that it had been contacted by BASF XETR:BAS regarding a potential voluntary public takeover offer for Evonik.
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC
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RAG-Stiftung Currently Holds Around 43.8% of Evonik Issued Shares
RAG-Stiftung Currently Holds Around 43.8% of Evonik Issued Shares
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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Evonik Shareholder RAG-Stiftung Confirms Takeover Approach by BASF
Evonik Shareholder RAG-Stiftung Confirms Takeover Approach by BASF
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC
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BASF Reportedly Seeks To Acquire Rival Evonik In Potential Merger
LUDWIGSHAFEN (dpa-AFX) - Germany-based chemical producer BASF SE (BAS.DE) has approached its rival Evonik Industries AG (EVKIY.PK), a global specialty chemicals company, and Evonik's largest shareholder, the RAG Foundati
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC
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Evonik: No Talks Taking Place Currently on BASF Offer
Evonik: No Talks Taking Place Currently on BASF Offer
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC
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Evonik: BASF Offer is Nonbinding
Evonik: BASF Offer is Nonbinding
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC
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Evonik Gets Takeover Offer From BASF
Evonik Gets Takeover Offer From BASF
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 01:14 PM UTC
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Evonik, BASF in contact over potential deal, says source
Evonik XETR:EVK and BASF XETR:BAS are in contact over a potential merger deal, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.The Financial Times reported earlier that BASF had approached rival Evonik and its l
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC
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Evonik Shares Jump After Report on Takeover Approach by Rival BASF — Market Talk
Shares in German chemical company Evonik rise nearly 10% following a media report suggesting a potential takeover approach by rival BASF. According to the Financial Times, BASF has made a merger proposal to Evonik and it
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC
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BASF approaches rival Evonik with merger proposal, FT reports
Germany's BASF has approached rival Evonik and its largest shareholder, the RAG Foundation, with a proposal for a merger, the Financial Times reported on Friday, sending Evonik shares to a three-month high.A source famil
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC
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BASF Recently Made A Merger Proposal To Evonik And Its Biggest Shareholder - FT
BASF Recently Made A Merger Proposal To Evonik And Its Biggest Shareholder - FT
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
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Evonik to cut 3,200 jobs worldwide, ~2,150 in Germany
Evonik Industries AG (EVK.DE) said it will slash 3,200 jobs worldwide, including around 2,150 in Germany, to reduce costs and improve operating performance, citing decisions by interim CEO Claus Rettig.
EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
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Evonik to launch restructuring second phase in 2027
Evonik said it will launch the second phase of its restructuring programme in 2027, including sales of two businesses, with the next phase running through 2029.
EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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European shares slip as banks drag, oil-driven inflation fears weigh
By Sudeshna GhoshalEuropean shares hit three-month lows on Tuesday, with banks leading losses, as surging oil prices and bond yields sapped risk appetite ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this we
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 15, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC
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VCI says Iran war masks chemicals troubles; targets higher 2026 sales
German chemicals lobby VCI expects industry sales growth this year, but calls the recent business-condition improvement a “breather” tied to the Middle East conflict rather than a sustained recovery. It now targets highe
EARNINGS | Sep 03, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Evonik expands lipid-based drug delivery with new GMP facility in Vancouver
Evonik says it is expanding its lipid-based drug delivery capabilities with a new GMP manufacturing facility in Vancouver.
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Ifo says German chemical industry mood turns positive after four years
Ifo reports German chemical industry mood turned positive for the first time in four years.
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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Evonik names Claus Rettig interim CEO and deputy chair
Evonik has named Claus Rettig interim CEO and deputy chair.
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC
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Evonik appoints Claus Rettig as interim CEO
Evonik appointed Claus Rettig as interim CEO.
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 01:11 PM UTC
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Evonik appoints Claus Rettig as interim CEO
Claus Rettig will serve as interim CEO of Evonik Industries.
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC
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Moody’s upgrades EVK rating to Baa1; outlook turns stable
Moody’s Ratings upgraded Evonik’s rating to Baa1 from Baa2 and changed the outlook to stable from positive.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 05:34 PM UTC