Acquisition expected to strengthen 3M in office supply sector

3M announced Tuesday that it will acquire California-based Avery Dennison Corporation for $550 million in cash. The company specializes in labels, binders, presentation products, and highlighters. The move is expected to strengthen 3M's position in the worldwide office-supply sector.
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3M announced Tuesday that it will acquire California-based Avery Dennison Corporation for $550 million in cash. The company specializes in labels, binders, presentation products, and highlighters. The move is expected to strengthen 3M's position in the worldwide office-supply sector.

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