Versum Materials Rejects Mercks USD5.9 bn takeover offer

MOSCOW (MRC) -- Versum Materials Inc. rejected a USD5.9 billion takeover offer from Merck KGaA, and said it's committed to completing the previously announced merger with Entegris Inc., said Bloomberg."After careful review and consideration, conducted in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, the Versum board concluded that Merck KGaA's proposal is not a superior

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