Brussels, 07/10/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 6 October, the European Commission authorised the proposed acquisition of Hercules by Ashland, both US specialty chemical producers. The activities of both companies within the European Economic Area (EEA) only overlap for the provision of specialty chemical products used for the paper industry. The Commission's examination of the proposed transaction showed that the overlaps between the activities of Ashland and Hercules are limited and that...