Following examination by the Swiss Takeover Board, BASF  published the offer prospectus for the public takeover offer to the shareholders of Ciba Holding AG, Basel, Switzerland. The offer period begins on October 1, 2008, and ends on October 28, 2008 (4:00 p.m. Central European Time, CET). All information on the BASF offer including the offer prospectus can be downloaded from www.basf-info.com. The shareholders of Ciba Holding AG will be notified about the offer and the required steps they m...