Israel seeks details on PotashCorp bid for ICL

The Israeli government says that, for now, it does not intend to approve plans by Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan to acquire Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL; Tel Aviv). Israel’s ministry of finance issued a statement on 1 November 2012, expressing its “professional reservation” about a possible takeover of ICL by PotashCorp. “The subject of a possible merger between Israel Chemicals and PotashCorp is not currently being considered,” the statement says. “The Israeli government, which holds a golden share in Israel Chemicals, will not allow any deal that...

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