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Bondalti-Ercros’ Approval Likely Hinges on Divestitures

In March 2024, Bondalti Chemicals launched an unsolicited takeover bid for Spanish…

ESSECO-Ercros Deal Faces un Uphill Road for Approval

The Esseco/Ercros deal presents an unusual dilema for the regulator: either it…

Telefónica, TIM, and Digi Push for More M&A, But Regulators Hit the Brakes

Telefónica, Telecom Italia, Digi, and Orange are poised to shake Europe’s telecom…

German Antitrust Regulator Clears Unicredit’s 29.9% Bid for Commerzbank

UniCredit continues clearing all the regulatory hurdles to acquire 29.9% of Commerzbank,…

$3.1 Billion SES–Intelsat Satellite Deal Triggers UK CMA Review

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a Phase 1…

EU Regulator Clears DSV’s €14.3 Billion Bid for-Schenker

On April 8, the European Commission unconditionally cleared the merger between the…

GVS’s profits are above CMA’s safe heaven, but below threshold to raise concerns

As part of its ongoing market investigation into veterinary services for household…

Liberty Media-Dorna Sports’ €4.2 Billion Deal May get Unconditional Nod

The Liberty-Dorna merger, which has faced regulatory scrutiny in Europe, may receive…

EU and UK Regulators Approve €1.8 Billion Safran-Collins Deal With Conditions

On April 4, the European Commission and the UK's Competition and Markets…