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 […]
Category: M&A
Merger control, foreign investment screening;
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 […]
Dutch ACM Approves Foresco’s Acquisition of DWP and Vierhouten, Examines Serial Acquisition Strategy
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has granted a license for pallet seller Foresco to acquire its competitors, DWP and Vierhouten. Despite concerns over market consolidation, ACM has determined that the acquisition will […]
Spain’s NCA Moves Esseco/Ercros Merger to II Phase Review
February 25, 2025 – Spain’s National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has escalated its review of Esseco’s acquisition of Ercros to a second-phase analysis due to potential competition risks in the potassium hydroxide and […]
Swedish Competition Authority Proposes Stricter Merger Control Rules
The Swedish Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) has proposed amendments to the country’s competition law, aiming to enhance merger control, particularly in small and local markets. The agency has submitted its recommendations to the government, advocating for […]
German NCA Discontinued JenaValve/Edwards Merger Review
The Bundeskartellamt has discontinued its review of the proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology Inc. by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, notified in September 2024. The authority determined that the merger was not subject to notification under German […]
UK CMA Raises Competition Concerns Over GXO-Wincanton Merger
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an interim report raising concerns over GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton. The CMA’s independent inquiry group found that the deal could reduce competition in dedicated warehousing services […]
US FTC and DOJ’s 2023 Merger Guidelines Now in Effect
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced (18 February) that the FTC and DOJ’s joint 2023 Merger Guidelines are now in effect, shaping the agency’s merger review process. Ferguson emphasized the importance of stability in enforcement, […]
CMA Investigates Safran-Collins Merger
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into Safran S.A.’s proposed acquisition of part of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business. Announced on 18 February 2025, the investigation will assess […]
