--Heidelberg Materials is interested in doubling its stake in Turkish cement producer Akcansa Cimento in order to gain majority control, Bloomberg said, citing unnamed sources.
--The German building-materials maker has been holding talks to buy a nearly 40% stake from joint-venture partner Haci Omer Sabanci Holding, Bloomberg said.
--Heidelberg Materials has held talks in the past to buy out industrial group Sabanci, but discussions stalled over price, the sources told Bloomberg.
--Representatives for Heidelberg, Sabanci and Akcansa didn't respond to requests for comment.
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