Together, But Not Quite: Spain Approves BBVA–Sabadell Merger with Strings Attached
Spain’s Council of Ministers has conditionally approved BBVA’s acquisition of Banco Sabadell,…
Ercros: A Risky Bet With a Good Margin is Coming to an End
If you’re considering taking a position on this merger, there’s still time…
The CNMC Conducts New Inspections in the FBO Services Market at Spanish Airports
The Spanish Competition Authority investigates potential anticompetitive practices in the management and…
BBVA-Sabadell Acquiring Market: Moat or Anticompetitive?
The Spanish government is expected to decide by the end of June…
Spain Probes UEFA Over Super League Block
Spain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has launched a formal…
The Future of BBVA’s Takeover of Sabadell Rests with the Spanish Government
The Spanish Ministry of Economy has officially referred BBVA’s takeover bid for…
Spain Urges Overhaul of RFEF’s Tender for Football Broadcast Rights
Spain’s competition authority, the CNMC, has raised red flags over how the…
Spain Investigates Telefónica for Breaching 2015 Merger Commitments
Spain’s Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) has opened…
Spain Fines Mémora for Breach of Merger Commitments
The Spanish competition authority imposes a €108,000 fine on Mémora for failing…
BBVA–Sabadell Merger Approved with Strings Attached
Spain’s competition authority, the CNMC, has conditionally approved the proposed takeover of…
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…
