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News that China’s Sinochem will not launch a counterbid for Potash Corp., removes one of the biggest potential obstacles to BHP Billiton’s $39 billion offer for the Canadian fertilizer giant.
The fate of Potash is far from certain, however, as other white knights may emerge, and BHP faces regulatory hurdles on the one hand and demands from Potash for a higher bid on the other. Get the full story »
Potash Corp. searched for a white knight Friday as BHP Billiton formally launched it $39 billion hostile offer for the world’s largest fertilizer firm.
Potash is soliciting alternative bidders willing to pay more than the $130 a share offered by BHP, the world’s largest mining company, a source close to the matter said. Get the full story »
