PPG raises offer for Finland's Tikkurila, tops Akzo bid

MOSCOW (MRC) -- Finnish paints maker Tikkurila said on Thursday Pittsburgh-based PPG has raised its all-shares offer for the company to 34.00 euros per share, topping a rival bid from Akzo Nobel, reported Reuters.The two industry heavyweights are seeking to tap into Tikkurila's strong position in Finland, Sweden, the Baltics, Russia and Poland."Today's bid values Tikkurila ...well above

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