Market Chatter: Evonik Reportedly Rejects BASF's Takeover Proposal

MT Newswires · 22h ago
10:56 AM EDT, 09/28/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Evonik Industries (EVK.F) rejected fellow German chemicals company BASF's (BAS.F) 22.15 euros per share takeover proposal, London's Financial Times reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The target company reportedly found the current bid price to be too low to open its books for due diligence or to kickstart formal talks. BASF confirmed exploratory discussions Sept. 25. The two companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)