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Saudi Arabia’s SABIC Gets Green Light to Buy 24.99% stake in Clariant, Creates Joint Venture

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Saudi Arabia's SABIC has received a green light to go ahead with its planned acquisition of 24.99% of Swiss chemical company Clariant, and is now proceeding with a new joint venture with the company, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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