Holcim offers EU remedies over Xella deal
By Andrew Boyce ( May 26, 2026, 14:28 GMT | Insight) -- Swiss building materials maker Holcim has offered concessions to address EU competition concerns over its €1.85 billion purchase of German walling specialist Xella. The proposal has prompted the European Commission to extend its deadline for deciding on the deal to June 12.Swiss building materials maker Holcim has offered concessions to address EU competition concerns over its €1.85 billion ($2.15 billion) purchase of German walling specialist Xella....
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