The European Commission is set to announce its decision on the proposed acquisition of contract drug manufacturer Catalent by Novo Holdings, the primary shareholder of pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, by December 6, 2024. This follows an official submission for approval filed by Novo Holdings on October 31, as noted on the Commission’s website. The decision […]
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The European Commission, in its ongoing pursuit to ensure fair competition within the aviation industry, has recently announced the suspension of its antitrust inquiry into International Airlines Group’s (IAG) proposed acquisition of Spanish carrier Air Europa. This decision, detailed in an update published on the commission’s website, marks a significant development in the regulatory process […]
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The European Commission has initiated an extensive antitrust investigation into Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot, a leading smart vacuum manufacturer. This move by the European Union (EU) comes after the United Kingdom’s antitrust regulator approved the acquisition, highlighting the divergent views on the potential impact of the deal. The investigation aims to evaluate whether the […]
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Adobe’s proposed $20 billion acquisition of cloud-based design platform Figma is facing significant challenges as European Union (EU) antitrust regulators prepare to launch a formal investigation. The move comes amid concerns over potential market consolidation, reduced innovation, and higher prices. EU Antitrust Probe: A Lengthy Investigation According to individuals familiar with the matter, European antitrust […]
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In a significant setback for Microsoft’s ambitious $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a US federal judge has temporarily blocked the deal in response to a request from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The move comes as the FTC pursues a legal challenge against the acquisition, citing concerns about potential anticompetitive practices and a breach […]
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