Acquisition speculation surrounds Croda

Published: 28-May-2015 Featured companies: Givaudan Active Beauty Croda Beauty
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Givaudan, Evonik and Dow are all suitors

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British specialty chemicals company Croda International is attracting more M&A scrutiny with flavours and fragrances company Givaudan, and specialty chemical companies Evonik Industries and Dow Chemical all in the frame as potential suitors.

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