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ADNOC to acquire German chemicals company Covestro for $16 bn

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ADNOC to acquire German chemicals company Covestro for $16 bn

- Abu Dhabi's ADNOC acquires German chemicals company Covestro for $16 billion, making it ADNOC's largest-ever acquisition. - The deal aims to reduce the Gulf state's dependence on oil and increase investment in cleaner energy sources. - ADNOC plans to expand its presence in petrochemicals, gas, and renewable energy through the acquisition. - The transaction includes a cash deal of 62 euros per share and the assumption of around 3 billion euros in debt. - Covestro is seen as a growth platform for ADNOC, with expectations that the chemicals sector will outpace GDP growth. - The acquisition includes measures to limit ADNOC's control over Covestro, such as maintaining labor representation and securing management's strategic direction.

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