Saint-Gobain sells Dahl business to Kesko for $1.7 billion

June 15 (Reuters) - France-based construction group Saint-Gobain agreed to sell its specialist distribution business in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, primarily under the Dahl brand, to Finnish retailer Kesko for €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion), the company said on Monday. 

The deal is due to close in early 2027, subject to antitrust clearance and employee consultation. 

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(Reporting by Lucie Barbier; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)