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FTC Blocks $725M Loctite-Liquid Nails Merger

2 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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2 September 2026

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United States

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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FTC successfully obtained a federal court injunction blocking Henkel's $725 million acquisition of Liquid Nails, citing concerns that the merger would reduce competition in the US construction adhesive market dominated by Loctite and Liquid Nails.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Other, and 2 sources have reported it between 24 Aug 2026 and 2 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your US construction adhesive venture faces less consolidation risk as major merger deals now face strict FTC scrutiny. This is a window to strengthen your market position before larger rivals attempt similar mergers.

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2 sources · first reported 24 Aug 2026 · latest 2 Sep 2026

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