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Sven Edelfelt

Saint-Gobain : GCP: a little American Sika with as yet untapped potential

>GCP Applied Technologies, leader in building chemicals - Saint-Gobain announced the acquisition of US firm GCP Applied Technologies. The deal was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of Saint-Gobain and GCP. Saint-Gobain secured commitments from shareholders representing 33.1% of the capital to vote in favour of the deal (Starboard and Standard Investments for 8.9% and 24.2% of the capital, respectively). Based on a premium of 39% to the share price ...
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Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain manufactures, produces, and distributes industrial materials. Co.'s activities are divided into four sectors: Innovative Materials (Co. makes, processes and sells glass and glazing products for the building, the automotive and solar energy industries; Co. also manufactures Ceramics and Plastics, Abrasives, and Textiles), Construction Products (Co. offers products for the Insulation, Gypsum, Exterior Products, Pipe and Industrial Mortars), Building Distribution (Co. distributes building materials (plumbing, heating and sanitaryware products) and ceramic tiles), and Packaging - Verallia (Co. manufactures glass containers and jars for foodstuffs and beverages).

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Oddo BHF

​Oddo Securities provides securities brokerage and research services. The company offers equity, economic, and derivatives research and credit analysis services. It focuses on insurance, automotive, building materials, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, information technology, and agri-food industries.

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Sven Edelfelt

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