OMV

Austrian petchem group accelerates realignment

LOGISTICS

Deutsche Bahn considers sale of cargo subsidiary / World trade takes a winter nap / Container freight rates experience sharp crash

LANXESS

Speciality chemicals group wants to buy DSM's plastics division: German newspaper / Report says cooperation with financial investor Advent / Dupont's PA sale plans also entering critical phase

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE

Private equity investors said to be considering takeover bids / Holding as yet focused on IPO

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

Owner SVP reportedly launching renewed sale attempt / Rigid film producer to change hands for up to EUR 1.5 bn

BRITAX CHILDCARE

Nordic Capital acquires car safety seat manufacturer in a EUR 525m deal