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ADNOC bid for Germany’s Covestro probed by EU regulators

Regulators are concerned that the Abu Dhabi oil company’s state funding gives it an unfair advantage that could hamper fair competition

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ADNOC headquarters in Abu Dhabi

ADNOC’s $14 billion bid to acquire German plastic maker Covestro may be in trouble.

European Union regulators announced a formal investigation on Monday over concerns that the Abu Dhabi oil company’s state funding gives it an advantage...