ADNOC Poised to Win EU Approval for $16.6 Billion Covestro Takeover

ADNOC Poised to Win EU Approval for $16.6 Billion Covestro Takeover

Abu Dhabi’s state oil giant ADNOC is reportedly on track to secure unconditional EU antitrust approval for its €14.7 billion ($16.6 billion) acquisition of Germany’s Covestro, sources told Reuters on Tuesday. The European Commission, expected to decide by May 12, sees no competition issues with the deal due to the lack of overlap between ADNOC and Covestro’s operations. That paves the way for ADNOC’s largest-ever acquisition—and a major mileston…

Adnoc expects EU approval for Covestro deal

Abu Dhabi state oil major Adnoc is set to secure unconditional European Union (EU) antitrust approval for its €14.7 billion ($16.6 billion) takeover of German chemicals company Covestro, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said. The deal, Adnoc’s biggest ever, underscores Middle East countries’ plans to diversify their investments and reduce dependence on oil amid the global transition to cleaner energy. The European Commission does n…