Federal Trade Commission v. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA et al
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January 27, 2026
Adhesive Cos. Push Back On FTC Merger Concerns
The makers of Loctite and Liquid Nails told a New York federal court that the Federal Trade Commission will be unable to show their planned $725 million merger will hurt competition for construction adhesives.
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December 11, 2025
FTC Challenges $725M Construction Adhesives Deal
The Federal Trade Commission filed suit Thursday in New York federal court to challenge a $725 million merger combining Loctite with Liquid Nails, arguing that joining "the clear top two brands of construction adhesives" would drive up costs for home building and improvement.