The head of Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog (FAS) said on Wednesday he sees no obstacles to a merger of potash firms Uralkali and Silvinit, which would create the world's No. 2 player.
"The creation of such a monopoly could be approved," Igor Artemyev told reporters.
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
Building on the April 2025 announcement, Dow will take actions across its three operating segments to support European profitability, resulting in the closure of sites in Germany and the UK.
Compelling solutions through strategic partnerships
Novo Nordisk announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 9,000 positions to streamline operations and reinvest DKK 8 billion (€1 billion) in growth opportunities for diabetes and obesity treatments.
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
