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Loctite, Liquid Nails deal hits another snag

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17 August 2026

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regulatory

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United States

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Read at hbsdealer.com

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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.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Other.

◆ The Wire takeaway

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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1 source · 17 Aug 2026

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