Thursday, July 19, 2007

PPG in talks to buy Dutch SigmaKalon for $3 bln

(Reuters) - "This acquisition would give us a more balanced coatings business in Europe, approximately doubling our European sales," PPG Chief Executive Charles Bunch said in a statement.




Bain had put the company up for auction, and sources familiar with the matter earlier this week tipped PPG as a bidder along with Sherwin-Williams Co. and four private equity firms. Sherwin-Williams also confirmed on Thursday it took part in the auction.


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