Brief: Evonik submits bid for Metex methionine technology platform
03/11/2016 16:45
Nov 3 (Reuters) - Evonik Industries AG EVKn.DE
* Submits bid for Metex methionine technology platform
* Says has submitted a binding offer on october 27th
* Says transaction also includes a license agreement for
continued use of base technology by Metex
* Says companies also intend to explore possibility of a
research cooperation on technological development of
biotechnologically produced amino acids
* Says have agreed to exclusivity and not to disclose any
information on next steps until agreement has been signed
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