Chemical merger in hands of Delaware judge

    The future of a merger between Dow Chemical and Rohm and Haas is in the hands of a Delaware judge today. The $15.4 billion dollar buyout hit a snag this week when Dow Chemical announced it would not meet today’s federal trade commission deadline to close on the deal.

    The future of a merger between Dow Chemical and Rohm and Haas is in the hands of a Delaware judge today. The $15.4 billion dollar buyout hit a snag this week when Dow Chemical announced it would not meet today’s federal trade commission deadline to close on the deal.

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