BRIEF-Ineos debt plans 96 pct approved by lenders

LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - British petrochemical company Ineos said on Thursday 96 percent of a lender consortium had approved proposals for new terms on its debt.

The proposals required approval by two-thirds of the group's loan holders.

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