Klebstoffe: Gericht bestätigt Stopp von Henkel-Übernahme in den USA
Mit der Übernahme von Liquid Nails wollte Henkel sein Klebstoffgeschäft in den USA stärken. Doch nach Bedenken der Kartellbehörden stoppt ein Gericht den Deal nun.
A US court has ruled against a merger between Henkel, a German consumer goods giant, and Pittsburgh Paint Co., a US competitor in the liquid adhesive market. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) argued that the union would create a monopoly, likening it to a "Coke and Pepsi" scenario in the adhesive industry. Judge Katherine Polk Failla issued a permanent injunction against the deal following a week-long trial in July.
Henkel, the maker of Loctite and LePage, declined to comment on the ruling, stating that they do not engage in legal disputes. The FTC argued that the merger would lead to higher costs for essential construction and home improvement products across the United States. Henkel maintained that Loctite and Liquid Nails compete in different markets, with Liquid Nails focusing on cheaper adhesives and Loctite on higher-end, pricier products.
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