UPDATE 1-EU regulators to probe U.S. drinks can maker Ball's bid for Rexam
July 20, 2015 at 13:19 PM EDT
BRUSSELS, July 20 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust regulators have opened an in-depth investigation into whether U.S. drinks can maker Ball Corp's 4.4 billion pound ($7 billion) offer for Britain's Rexam Plc will lead to higher prices for companies and consumers.