The South African Competition Tribunal has conditionally approved the proposed acquisition of MultiChoice Group Limited by French media giant Canal+, subject to an extensive package of public interest and competition-related commitments. The decision allows Canal+ […]
Category: M&A
Merger control, foreign investment screening;
China Blocks Pharmaceutical Merger in Rare Antitrust Move
July 23, 2025 – Beijing China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has blocked the proposed acquisition of a 50% stake in Shandong Beida Gaoke Huatai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Shandong Huatai Pharmaceutical) by Wuhan Yongtong […]
US FTC Seeks Public Input on Modifying EQT–Quantum Energy Merger Order
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comments on a petition to revisit a 2023 consent order governing EQT Corporation’s $5.2 billion asset-and-stock acquisition from Quantum Energy Partners. The order, originally issued to prevent […]
EU Opens In-Depth Probe into UMG’s Proposed Acquisition of Downtown
Brussels, 22 July 2025 — The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into Universal Music Group’s (UMG) proposed acquisition of Downtown, citing preliminary concerns that the deal could harm competition in Europe’s music distribution […]
CNMC Cracks Down on Companies Failing to Honor Merger and Competition Commitments
21 July 2025 – Madrid Spain’s National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) has initiated multiple enforcement actions in recent months against companies that failed to comply with commitments and conditions set out in merger […]
Vivendi Faces EU Charges Over Early Implementation of Lagardère Acquisition
Brussels, 18 July 2025 — The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to Vivendi, alleging the French media group breached EU merger rules by implementing its acquisition of Lagardère before receiving full regulatory […]
US FTC Vacates Consent Order Blocking Chevron-Hess Board Appointment
17 July 2025 – Washington, D.C.:The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to reopen and set aside the final consent order related to Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of Hess Corporation. The January 2025 order had prohibited […]
US FTC Reopens and Vacates Final Order on Exxon-Pioneer Merger
17 July 2025 – Washington, D.C.:The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to reopen and set aside the final consent order related to Exxon Mobil’s acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. The original order, finalized in […]
Norway Approves Retriever–Infomedia Merger with Conditions
Oslo, 16 July 2025 — The Norwegian Competition Authority (NCA) has conditionally approved the merger of media monitoring firms Retriever and Infomedia under the newly formed Infomedia Retriever Holding. To address serious competition concerns, the […]
ACCC Flags Concerns Over Acciona’s Bid for East Rockingham Waste-to-Energy Facility
July 17, 2025 – Canberra, Australia — The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised preliminary concerns over Acciona’s proposed acquisition of the East Rockingham Waste to Energy Project, warning that the deal could […]
