Hexion says deal for Huntsman may not happen

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Wed, 06/18/2008 - 20:14

Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc. said Wednesday it no longer thinks that will be able to acquire fellow chemicals maker Huntsman Corp. because of the deterioration of Huntsman's finances.

Huntsman shares fell nearly 38 percent.


 

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