US Federal Trade Commission clears Linde's proposed acquisition of BOC

摘要

The US Federal Trade Commission(FTC)has cleared the proposed acquisition by Linde AG of The BOC Group plc,UK.The clearance is subject to certain divestitures to address FTC's concerns relating to atmospheric gases and wholesale bulk liquid helium.As a condition to FTC clearance,Linde has agreed to divest eight air separation units in the United States.It has also agreed to divest three liquid helium purchase agreements with suppliers in the United States,Russia,and Poland,as well as associated assets.