Deals
LafargeHolcim Is in Talks to Buy Firestone Building Products
- Deal for Firestone Building Products may be reached this week
- Swiss cement maker eyes deal after cost cuts, asset sales
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LafargeHolcim Ltd., the world’s largest cement maker, is in advanced talks to acquire Bridgestone Corp.’s Firestone Building Products unit, people with knowledge of the matter said.
The Swiss company could reach an agreement as soon as this week, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Negotiations could still be delayed or fall apart, according to the people.