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edit Rohm acquisition is a possibility in the near future

Rohm and Haas (R&H) approached Dow Chemical and two other companies in early June to gauge their interest in acquiring R&H, a move that resulted in Dow’s July 10 acquisition agreement, says a recent R&H SEC filing. The surprise move late last year by the Haas family trusts, which control 32% of R&H shares, to seek the sale of its stake was the driver behind the R&H sale. Dow’s $18.8-billion, or $78/share, bid bested a $75/share offer from another chemical maker identified in the filing only as “company A.” BASF told CW last month that it placed a bid but declined to reveal the amount of its offer (CW, July 7/14, p. 7).Dow responded with an initial offer of $74/share on June 16, which prompted R&H to conduct a “targeted process” among Dow and the two other potential acquirers, the filings say. Company A responded with an offer of $70/share. R&H requested definitive acquisition proposals, which resulted in a $76/share bid from Dow, and a $75/share bid from company A. R&H once again contacted the two companies seeking higher bids.

Dow submitted a $78/share bid on July 9, and company A submitted a revised agreement that improved certain terms but did not increase its offer, R&H says. Dow and R&H signed a definitive agreement that included a voting agreement with the Haas trusts.

In the very near future shareholders will be sitting back enjoying the fruits of this deal....very near...

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edit Diversified customer base

sells its products to a vast array of industries, so it is not crippled by slumps in individual industries

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edit operates in a cyclical industry meaning its revenue is often predictable

operates in a cyclical industry meaning its revenue is often predictable

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edit attains its revenue from several regional economies

attains its revenue from several regional economies

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