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...The former ABB, Aventis and Hoechst boss was selected for his international experience and management skills....
...But Friday’s sale comes after the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) last year reduced its 13.5 per cent stake in Aventis following the takeover by Franco-German group Sanofi-Synthelabo....
...The company, created through the acquisition of Aventis by Sanofi-Synthelabo, confirmed that pre-tax synergies from the merger would total €1.6bn by 2006. Sanofi shares rose 1.8 to €61.50....
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