( October 2, 2026, 01:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Olin’s proposed acquisition of Huntsman is under review by Australia's competition watchdog. Olin, headquartered in Missouri, manufactures and distributes chemicals and supplies Australian customers with caustic soda, epoxy resins and curing agents through imports. Huntsman, headquartered in Texas, produces polyurethane systems in Victoria and imports other chemicals into Australia. In a statement posted Thursday, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said it is seeking comments on the deal by Oct. 9 and has until Nov. 13 to make its determination.Statement follows. Questionnaire attached. ...
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