Clariant has not held takeover talks, no offers or contact from suitors received
Clariant, the Switzerland-based listed chemicals company, has not received a takeover offer, Basler Zeitung reported. Asked if he has received an offer or been contacted, Clariant Chief Executive Hariolf Kottmann told the Swiss daily he has not received an offer and has not been contacted. Kottmann said there have been no talks regarding a merger or sale of the company and there would not be in the future. Clariant has an attractive portfolio which is tempting for other companies and speculation can be considered a compliment, Kottmann told the paper.
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Basler Zeitung