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Description: A maker of plastics formerly known as GE Plastics, based in Pittsfield, Mass.
Size of deal: $11.6 billion
Date deal announced: May 21, 2007
Seller: General Electric (GE)
Buyer: Saudi Basic Industries (2010)
Buyer location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia