UPDATE 2-BASF, Evonik in contact over possible deal, source says

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* FT says BASF made merger proposal to Evonik, RAG Foundation * BASF declines to comment * Evonik shares up 7%, BASF down 3% (Recasts, adds context) DUESSELDORF, Germany, Sept 25 (Reuters) – German

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