BASF 'surprised' at Evonik's unwillingness to enter takeover negotiations
BASF 'surprised' at Evonik's unwillingness to enter takeover negotiations BERLIN, Oct 30 (Reuters) - BASF expressed surprise on Friday that Evonik was not prepared to enter into takeover negotiations considering its "attractive offer" for the company and "extensive commitments made regarding employees and sites."
"However, we acknowledge Evonik's willingness to engage in discussions," the German company said in a statement.
(Reporting by Matthias Inverardi, Writing by Friederike Heine
Editing by Ludwig Burger)
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