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Ciba Specialty Chemicals to Sell Textile Effects Business to Huntsman

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Ciba Specialty Chemicals has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Textile Effects business to Huntsman Corporation for a consideration of CHF 332 million ($253 million), in cash and assumed debt.  The divestment is expected to be concluded in the third quarter of 2006 after a comprehensive separation process and the necessary regulatory approvals. All approximately 3,300 employees of Textile Effects, along with 900 Group supporting staff will transfer to Huntsman.  The Textile Eff...

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