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An Update on the Monsanto-Bayer Proposed Merger
Bayer recently filed for an extension with European Union regulators, which pushed back the merger with Monsanto to early 2018.
Air Products and Chemicals Completes Acquisition of ACP Europe SA
In a press release today, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) announced that it had completed its acquisition of ACP Europe SA.
W. R. Grace Bags New UNIPOL Technology Client
On April 24, W. R. Grace (GRA) announced that it would be licensing its UNIPOL PP Process Technology to Inter Pipeline to be used in its Heartland Petrochemical complex in Alberta, Canada
What Could Drive DowDuPont’s Adjusted Earnings in 4Q17?
DowDuPont (DWDP) is expected to post an adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $0.66 in 4Q17. DowDuPont posted an adjusted EPS of $0.55 in 3Q17.
PPG’s Industrial Coatings Segment’s Margins Continue to Contract
PPG Industries’ (PPG) Industrial Coatings segment is its second reporting segment. The segment represented 42.3% of the company’s total revenue in 4Q17 compared to 42.0% in 4Q16.
Can Praxair Meet Analysts’ Adjusted Earnings Per Share Estimate?
As of January 15, 2018, analysts are expecting Praxair (PX) to report adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.48, an increase of 5.7% on a year-over-year basis.
The Bayer-Monsanto Merger Concerns
Some anti-trust agencies have pushed back their merger approval deadlines over anti-competitive concerns the deal will likely create.
The Bayer-Monsanto Merger Deal: An Update
On September 14, 2016, Bayer signed an agreement with Monsanto (MON) to acquire it for $66 billion, or $128 per share. The offer represented a 44% premium over Monsanto’s stock price.
How Strong Is DowDuPont’s Interest Coverage?
In 3Q17, DWDP’s interest expense was reported at $283 million as compared to the $220 million in 3Q16 on a proforma basis.
