Australian materials giant Rinker’s board has recommended a $14.2bn (£7.2bn) takeover offer from Cemex.
It now needs shareholder approval before finalisation in mid-May.

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Australian materials giant Rinker’s board has recommended a $14.2bn (£7.2bn) takeover offer from Cemex.
It now needs shareholder approval before finalisation in mid-May.
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