Germany’s Brenntag in takeover talks with US rival


Brenntag chief executive Christian Kohlpain

MUNICH: Brenntag SE says it held preliminary discussions with US rival Univar Solutions Inc regarding a potential acquisition, as the German chemicals distributor seeks to expand its footprint in the United States.

The move comes after Brenntag chief executive Christian Kohlpain this month said the company was eyeing the North American market with more interest.

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