Advent Emerges as Frontrunner for Carbon Black

Private equity firm Advent is the frontrunner in the bidding for the Carbon Black unit of German chemical maker Evonik, Reuters reported. Advent is among three investors who have made bids of about 1 billion euros ($1.39 billion) for the business, which supplies carbon particles used in tires, laser printer and photocopier toners, Reuters wrote.

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