Idemitsu Kosan, Showa Shell mull tie-up prior to merger

Idemitsu Kosan, Showa Shell mull tie-up prior to merger

Combined photo taken in December 2014 in Tokyo shows signs at gas stations bearing the logos of Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K. (L) and Idemitsu Kosan Co. It was reported on Dec. 7, 2016, that the two oil distributors are in talks for a capital and business tie-up ahead of a planned merger. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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