Aventis intends to divest its crop-protection division
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Aventis SA is planning to sell off its crop-protection operations as part of a strategic overhaul. Such a divestiture could raise as much as 8 billion euros.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Hoechst still unsure of merger backing; but strides made toward Rhone-Poulenc union
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A merger between two agrochemical and pharmaceutical giants awaits the decision of a major shareholder. Hoechst AG and Rhone-Poulenc SA have been delayed in consolidation discussions due to objections from Kuwait Petroleum Corp., a major shareholder in Hoechst. A reduction in new products in recent years has effected both companies.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Roche plans to spin off fragrance division in 2000
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Roche Holding Ltd. announced plans to spin off its fragrances and flavor operations to shareholders in 2000. The company's flavor and fragrance units have a estimated market of 12 billion Swiss francs (7.53 billion euros) worldwide every year.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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