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Loctite, Liquid Nails deal hits another snag
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A New York judge ruled that Henkel's proposed $725 million acquisition of Liquid Nails violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act, siding with the FTC's argument that the merger would reduce competition and harm US consumers.
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Antitrust enforcement has stepped in to block major consolidation in construction adhesives in the US. If you compete in this space, expect ongoing regulatory vigilance and shifting market opportunities from firms divesting or blocked from deals.
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