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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8194

18 April 2002
Contents Publication in full By article 23 / 37
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/competition
Green light for Bayer's acquisition of Aventis Crop Science, creating world number two in agri-chemical sector

Brussels, 17/04/2002 (Agence Europe) - As expected, the European Commission has decided to clear Bayer's acquisition of Aventis Crop Science (ACS), subject to substantial divestitures. As initially notified, the operation would have led to the creation or strengthening of dominant positions on about 130 markets for crop protection, professional pest control and animal health products. Bayer has offered a complex set of commitments, which has allayed the Commission's concerns. Amelia Torres,...

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