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Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated•Originally published 19 October 2026•Updated 19 October 2026•
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H.B. Fuller Rejects Ancora's Revised $1.4B Adhesives Business Bid

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1H.B. Fuller rejected a revised $1.4 billion bid from Ancora Holdings for its adhesives business unit.

H.B. Fuller rejected a revised $1.4 billion bid from Ancora Holdings for its adhesives business unit. Seeking Alpha reported that the company's board unanimously declined the proposal, arguing that the cash offer ranging from $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion undervalues the division.

The rejection follows pressure from activist investor Ancora Holdings to implement strategic changes to unlock shareholder value. Shares of FUL closed at $51.32 on October 16, 2026, having traded between a low of $51.12 and a high of $52.68 during that session.

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    Update: H.B. Fuller announced plans to consider selling its non-core business units following the rejection of the latest bid. The move marks a strategic shift as the company evaluates its portfolio in the wake of the acquisition proposal.