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Evonik Rejects BASF Offer as Too Low, Sources Say

DUESSELDORF, Germany, Sept 28 (Reuters) - German chemicals maker ​Evonik has rejected ‌a takeover offer of about €22.15 per ​share from ​larger peer BASF as ⁠too low, two ​people familiar with ​the matter told Reuters on Monday.

The Financial ​Times had earlier ​reported the news.

BASF, which ‌said ⁠on Friday it had proposed a potential acquisition of ​Evonik, ​on ⁠Monday declined to comment ​on the size ​of ⁠the offer.

Reporting ⁠by ​Matthias Inverardi, ​writing by Ludwig Burger, editing ​by Thomas Seythal

Source: Reuters


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