Merger of Henkel, A-Paint blocked by US judge
By Wesley Brown ( August 17, 2026, 16:42 GMT | Insight) -- A US judge has enjoined Henkel AG & Co. KGaA from acquiring A-Paint due to Loctite and Liquid Nails being top competitors in the US retail construction adhesives market. The decision came through an order from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on Aug. 14. The finding of facts and conclusions of law were sealed, and the order requires parties to file a letter suggesting redactions on or before Sept. 11.A US judge has enjoined Henkel AG & Co. KGaA from acquiring A-Paint due to Loctite and Liquid Nails being top competitors in the US retail construction adhesives market....
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