Abu Dhabi state oil firm ADNOC and Germany's Covestro have received the final outstanding regulatory approval from the German economy ministry for their 14.7 billion euro ($16.9 billion) takeover deal, the chemicals company said on Friday.
The regulator said Adnoc's offer to share Covestro's sustainability patents with some competitors would help balance out concerns about the impact on the EU's internal market.
Abu Dhabi state oil firm ADNOC has received the EU's conditional greenlight for its 14.7 billion euro ($17 billion) bid for German chemicals company Covestro , the European Commission said on Friday.
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Markus Steilemann CEO | XMUN Exchange | US22304D2071 ISIN |
| DE Country | 17,598 Employees | 6 May 2022 Last Dividend | 14 Dec 2016 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Fuse Battery Metals Inc. is a company engaged in the early stages of development, focusing on the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of energy metal projects. Originally known as Fuse Cobalt Inc., the company shifted its brand identity to Fuse Battery Metals Inc. in January 2023, to better reflect its broadened commitment towards the energy metals sector, encompassing not just cobalt but also lithium, among potentially other metals. Incorporated in 1998 and based in Coquitlam, Canada, Fuse Battery Metals Inc. positions itself within the rapidly evolving energy metals market, targeting resources critical for the burgeoning battery industry and renewable energy sectors.
Cobalt is a critical component in the manufacturing of rechargeable batteries, which are extensively used in electric vehicles (EVs), various portable electronic devices, and for energy storage solutions. Fuse Battery Metals Inc. conducts exploration activities aimed at identifying and developing viable cobalt deposits, thereby contributing to the global cobalt supply chain essential for these technologies.
Lithium is another pivotal element in the production of lithium-ion batteries, which power a wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, and EVs. The company's exploration endeavors extend to lithium, aiming to uncover and exploit lithium resources. By doing so, Fuse Battery Metals Inc. seeks to support and capitalize on the increasing demand for lithium spurred by the expanding battery market and the shift towards renewable energy sources.