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US FTC sues to block Henkel AG & Co. KGaA's proposed $725 million acquisition of Liquid Nails

( December 11, 2025, 22:02 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Henkel AG & Co. KGaA’s $725 million proposed acquisition of Liquid Nails from private equity firm American Industrial Partners, alleging it would combine the two largest brands of construction adhesives due to Henkel's manufacturing of Loctite brand construction adhesives. The commission voted 2-0 to seek a permanent injunction, and the complaint was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.Full release follows:...

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