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July 14, 2008

A Jewel in the Crown

Robert Westervelt Robw@Chemweek.Com

Dow Chemical’s quick strike to acquire Rohm and Haas (R&H) for $18.8 billion demonstrates that attractive assets can still draw strong prices even in turbulent times. The appeal of R&H’s portfolio outweighed concerns about the near-term...

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