GBL


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GBL

abbr.
gamma-butyrolactone
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GBL

abbreviation for
(Elements & Compounds) gamma butyrolactone: a dangerous chemical which may illegally be contained in some dietary supplements and which the body converts to GHB
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GBL, directly and through its subsidiaries, acquired during the period from August 19 until August 23,
Investment firm KKR on Wednesday announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell a majority stake in the Webhelp group to Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL).
Cuy said GBL has been usedas a date-rape drug, as strong doses of the substance can cause sleepiness, confusion and dizziness, which makes victims vulnerable to sexual assault.
GBL - converted to gamma hydroxybutyrate in the body - is a clear liquid which when consumed can made the user feel euphoric and then sleepy.
For each share of AC Class A common stock that is validly tendered and not validly withdrawn, an AC stockholder will receive 1.9 shares of GBL Class A common stock, together with cash in lieu of any fractional share of GBL Class A common stock.
"The problem is that the GBL, unlike gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) or liquid ecstasy, is not yet covered by RA 9165," Carreon said.
In light of this, the competition element in GBL has inconsistent findings, and contextual considerations require further investigation.
For each share of AC Class A common stock that is validly tendered and not validly withdrawn, an AC stockholder will receive 1.35 shares of GBL Class A common stock (the "exchange ratio"), together with cash in lieu of any fractional share of GBL Class A common stock, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes.
Prosecutor David Baird told Southwark crown court: "It was thought initially they were builders." Parkin and two others were allegedly caught with 6.8 litres of "liquid ecstasy" GBL, which is popular in the gay chemsex scene.