Washington, D.C., May 28, 2025 — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will require Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys, Inc. to divest key software assets to proceed with their $35 billion merger, citing […]
Category: M&A
Merger control, foreign investment screening;
ACCC Flags Competition Concerns Over Elders’ Proposed Acquisition of Delta Agribusiness
Canberra, 29 May 2025 – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised preliminary concerns that Elders Limited’s proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness could significantly reduce competition in the supply of rural merchandise, potentially […]
Wabtec/Dellner Merger Under Extended Review Amid Competition Concerns in Vienna
Vienna, May 28, 2025 — The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde, BWB) has escalated its examination of the proposed merger between Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (Wabtec) and Couplers HoldCo AB (Dellner) by filing an […]
Rema 1000 Faces Fine Over Misleading Merger Information — Potential Penalty Exceeds $700,000
Copenhagen, May 28, 2025 — The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (DCCA) has found that Rema 1000 Denmark provided “incorrect, incomplete or misleading” information during its 2023 merger filing with Aldi Denmark — a move […]
Sweden Updates Merger Notification Rules
The Swedish Competition Authority (KKV) has introduced updated regulations and guidance for the notification and review of mergers, aiming to simplify procedures and enhance predictability for companies. The new rules, KKVFS 2025:1, came into force […]
CADE Challenges Bimbo’s Acquisition of Wickbold, Recommends Structural Remedies to Address Competition Concerns
May 27, 2025 – Brasília — Brazil’s antitrust authority is set to scrutinize Bimbo do Brasil Ltda.’s proposed acquisition of bakery rival Wickbold, following concerns that the deal could harm competition in key segments of […]
KPPU Flags Potential Monopoly in TikTok–Tokopedia Merger, Recommends Conditional Approval
Jakarta, May 28, 2025 — Indonesia’s antitrust watchdog has warned that TikTok’s acquisition of e-commerce giant Tokopedia may trigger monopolistic practices and harm fair competition in the digital marketplace. Following an in-depth review, the Commission […]
Swiss Watchdog Launches In-Depth Probe into DERTOUR’s Planned Takeover of Hotelplan
Bern, May 27, 2025 – Switzerland’s Competition Commission (WEKO) has opened an in-depth investigation into DERTOUR’s proposed acquisition of Hotelplan, citing concerns that the deal could create a dominant market player in the Swiss travel […]
Schlumberger’s Acquisition of ChampionX Approved With Conditions
May 26, 2025 | Oslo – The Norwegian Competition Authority (NCA) has conditionally approved Schlumberger’s acquisition of ChampionX, citing concerns that the merger would have otherwise significantly weakened competition in key oilfield service markets. The […]
KPPU Urges Caution Over Speculated Grab-GoTo Merger
Jakarta, May 21, 2025 — Indonesia’s antitrust regulator, the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), has issued a statement addressing widespread speculation about a potential merger between ride-hailing and tech giants Grab and GoTo, warning that […]
