Activist hedge fund Elliott Management acquired an interest in Air Liquide (AI.PA), London's Financial Times reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The unnamed sources said Elliott Management engaged with the French industrial gases company in recent weeks after building its stake.
Air Liquide and Elliott did not immediately respond to requests for comments from.
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