Air Liquide–Airgas deal subject to shareholder and antitrust approvals

The acquisition was unanimously approved by both boards but is conditioned on Airgas shareholder approval and antitrust/regulatory clearances.

“The transaction has been unanimously approved by each of Airgas’ and Air Liquide’s boards of directors, but it is subject to Airgas shareholders’ approval, receipt of necessary antitrust and other regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions and provisions.”

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