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…
Pets, Brexit and Excessive Prices (Part 1)
In February 2024, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a…
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…
Volkswagen’s Golf was the best-selling car of the ’90s — now it’s €1Bn liability.
Volkswagen, Ford, Stellantis, BMW, Renault, and nearly every major car manufacturer have…
When Do High Profits Signal a Lack of Competition? Above This Threshold
In the past five years, competition authorities around the world have increasingly…
Temu’s Rapid Growth May Come to a Halt in 2025
Temu – the Chinese e-commerce app known for ultra-cheap goods – has…
Danone, Nestlé Risk Margin Erosion After CMA Baby Formula Report
The CMA's final report challenges infant formula makers with new rules on…
Coles and Woolworths Maintain Margin Growth Amid Regulatory Inertia
A new report by Australia’s competition regulator finds Coles and Woolworths have…
WPP’s 22% Growth in India Under Scrutiny After Antitrust Raids
While all the companies under investigation have shown modest revenue growth in…
Visa, Mastercard Likely to Dodge Fee Cap as UK Scraps Regulator
Visa and Mastercard are probably the biggest beneficiaries of the UK government's…