The Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic (AMO) has officially opened administrative proceedings to evaluate a major proposed concentration in the domestic information technology sector. The watchdog is assessing the acquisition of exclusive control over RHOMBUS, s.r.o. by the corporate entity SYNTECA, a.s., both of which are based in Bratislava.
The administrative action, which commenced on November 17, 2025, marks the beginning of a crucial phase in determining whether the merger of the two IT players will significantly impact competition in the Slovak market. The concentration falls under the category of J. 62.09, which encompasses ‘Other information technology and computer services,’ a broad but vital segment of the digital economy.
While the specifics of the competitive overlap remain under wraps, available information suggests RHOMBUS is a significant provider in areas such as cybersecurity, IT infrastructure management, and classified information protection, holding high-level security certificates from the National Security Authority (NSA). A consolidation in this specialized, high-demand segment is likely what has triggered the competition review.
The commencement of proceedings is a standard, yet critical, step in the regulatory process, where the AMO evaluates the potential for the merged entity to create or strengthen a dominant market position, thereby restricting fair competition.
In a move to gather comprehensive data on the market effects of the transaction, the AMO is actively soliciting input from external parties. Natural and legal persons who may be affected by the concentration—including competitors, customers, and suppliers—are being urged to submit comments, objections, or information.
Crucially, the AMO has requested a rapid response from these third parties, asking for submissions within one week of the public notice. This tight deadline reflects the competition authority’s intent to process these critical market perspectives during the initial phase of its assessment, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.