The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched an investigation into Brink’s acquisition of the Dutch branch of German cash-in-transit company Ziemann. The ACM is concerned that the deal could harm competition due […]
Category: M&A
Merger control, foreign investment screening;
US FTC Moves to Block GTCR’s Acquisition of Surmodics
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to block private equity firm GTCR’s acquisition of Surmodics, alleging the deal would harm competition in the critical market for outsourced hydrophilic coatings used in medical […]
Swedish Court Overturns Competition Authority’s Block on Apotekstjänst Acquisition
The Patent and Market Court of Appeal has overturned the Swedish Competition Authority’s (SCA) decision to block Apotekstjänst’s acquisition of Svensk Dos, clearing the way for the transaction to proceed. In April 2024, the SCA […]
ACCC Releases Guidance on Merger Reform Transition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published guidance to assist businesses navigating the transition to Australia’s new merger regime, set to take effect on 1 January 2026. Under the new rules, all acquisitions […]
Austrian Authority Ends Investigation into Suspected Illegal Merger of Supernova and XXXLutz
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) has discontinued its investigation into a suspected illegal merger between Supernova Invest GmbH and XXXLutz subsidiary SAR Leasing Gesellschaft mbH. The probe began after media reports suggested that former […]
CNMC Moves Curium/Irab Merger to Second Phase of Review
Madrid, 28 February 2025 – Spain’s National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has escalated its review of Curium Pharma Holding Spain’s acquisition of Institut de Radiofarmacia Aplicada de Barcelona (Irab) to a second phase, […]
CADE Orders Notification of Grupo Sinal’s Transactions in Automotive Sector
Brasília, Brazil – February 26, 2025 – The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has mandated that Grupo Sinal, a key player in Brazil’s automotive industry, notify authorities of multiple past transactions within 30 days. […]
Norwegian Competition Authority Extends Review of Schlumberger’s Acquisition of ChampionX
The Norwegian Competition Authority (NCA) has announced it will conduct further analysis of Schlumberger’s proposed acquisition of ChampionX due to concerns over weakened competition in key markets. Both companies supply production chemicals to oil and […]
KFTC Reports 2024 Merger Review Trends: $152.41 Billion, 798 Transactions Assessed
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) reviewed 798 merger cases in 2024, representing a 13.9% decline from the previous year due to expanded exemptions for low-risk transactions. The total transaction value also dropped by 35.9% […]
Indoneisa’s KPPU Fines Trusty Cars $96,000 for Late Acquisition Notification
Jakarta (24/02) – The Indonesia Competition Commission (KPPU) has fined Trusty Cars Pte. Ltd. approximately $96,000 (Rp 1.5 billion) for failing to notify the regulator on time about its acquisition of PT Mitra Pinasthika Mustika […]
