( August 14, 2026, 23:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Henkel AG&Co. KGaA's proposed acquisition of A-Paint Topco was enjoined by a federal judge, who found that the merger would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act and Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC challenged the merger on Dec. 11, 2025, arguing that Henkel's Loctite and A-Paint's Liquid Nails were top competitors in the US retail construction adhesives market. The parties have until Sept. 11, 2026, to file a joint letter suggesting redactions to the Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law.See attached file....
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