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Commission gives Asahi-Interpane glass merger the all-clear

By  |  May 29, 2012

The European Commission has cleared AGC Glass Europe’s proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in Interpane Glas and Interpane Glass Holding. AGC Glass Europe is controlled by Japan-based Asahi Glass. The Hesselbach family will continue to hold the remainder of Interpane, as well as a controlling stake, through holding company Helgejos Glass.

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    Following an investigation into various glass markets, the Commission determined that sufficient competition would remain after the transaction.

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