The transaction, unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, is expected to close in the first half of 2014 and is subject to customary closing conditions.
Prior to entering into this agreement with Minerals Technologies, Amcol terminated its merger agreement with Paris-based Imerys SA. In accordance with that agreement, Amcol has paid Imerys’ US subsidiary a termination fee of $39m.
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