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EDITORIAL
Does size bring strength – or mainly confusion? On the prospects of BASF acquiring Evonik / Editorial by Christian Preiser and Sven Arnold
The news has potential: BASF and Evonik could join forces. The timing of the announcement is cleverly chosen. In two weeks, plastics trade fair Fakuma opens its doors in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Industry gatherings of this kind, with several thousand visitors and exhibitors, are always an ideal breeding ground for hot gossip. So the fact that the two German chemical giants are making their merger plans... (29.09.2026)
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BASF
German chemicals giant confirms interest in acquiring speciality chemicals producer Evonik / Purchase price, timing unclear
— By PIE staff — BASF has confirmed that it is exploring a possible takeover of smaller rival Evonik. In a statement issued on 25 September, the world’s largest chemical group said it was holding exploratory talks with Evonik and its largest shareholder, RAG-Stiftung, regarding a potential acquisition.... (28.09.2026)
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Eurozone growth picks up sharply / German business climate keeps improving / UK growth slows as inflation pressures return
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