Huntsman, Hexion extend merger deadline
07 April 2008 15:48 [Source: ICIS news]
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--US producer Hexion Specialty Chemicals has extended the termination date of its Huntsman merger agreement by 90 days to 4 July, the companies said on Monday.
The extension would give more time for US regulators to review the proposed merger, Huntsman said.
The two companies said they would continue co-operating with regulators.By: Al Greenwood
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