Shares in chemicals giant BASF
rose on Friday after a report that Abu Dhabi National
Oil Co is exploring an acquisition of the German group s
energy business Wintershall Dea. BASF stock.
The state-owned Middle Eastern company has been studying a possible bid as it seeks to boost its global footprint, people familiar with the matter said. Any deal could value Wintershall Dea at more than €10 billion ($11 billion), the people said.