On August 31, 2015, Danaher completed the merger of Pentagon Merger Sub, Inc., a New York corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher, into Pall and, as a result, Pall has become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher. In the merger, each outstanding share of Pall common stock was cancelled and (except for shares held by Danaher, Pentagon, Pall and their respective subsidiaries) converted into the right to receive $127.20 per share in cash, without interest.
Pall’s common stock will cease to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Detailed instructions will be sent to former Pall shareholders outlining the steps to be taken to obtain the merger consideration of $127.20 per share in cash, without interest.
Source: Danaher
BASF will build a commercial scale battery recycling black mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. This investment strengthens BASF’s cathode active materials (CAM) production and recycling hub in Schwarzheide. The site is an ideal location for the build-up of battery recycling activities given the presence of many EV car manufacturers and cell producers in Central Europe.
Clariant says it is reducing its number of businesses from five to three, by merging units, under a reorganization that is in line with the company’s purpose-led strategy and cultural transformation. The moves will position Clariant for long-term sustainable growth, the company says.
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