FTC requests Dow for more details on Rohm and Haas deal

Fri Sep 5, 2008 9:06am EDT
 
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NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co (DOW.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), the largest U.S. chemical maker, said on Friday it has received a request for additional information from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regarding Dow's proposed $15.3 billion acquisition of Rohm and Haas Co (ROH.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz).

Dow said it intends to comply with the request in a timely fashion and will work with the FTC, European Commission and other regulatory authorities to ensure a successful and expeditious close of the acquisition. (Reporting by Euan Rocha; editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)

 

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