Follow the Money: Chinese Subsidies and the Future of MediaMarkt
On 28 May 2026, the European Commission opened a full-scale investigation into…
Did JD.com Overpay for Ceconomy? EU’s First Question in FSR Probe
On 28 May 2026, the European Commission opened a full-scale investigation under…
Uber’s $10 Billion Delivery Hero Bid Unlikely to Be Delivered
Uber Technologies has approached Delivery Hero with an indicative offer of €33…
Stellantis and Dongfeng Move to Form European Joint Venture for EV
Automotive giants Stellantis and Dongfeng Group have signed a non-binding Memorandum of…
Price increases at Paramount and WBD likely to draw regulators’ attention
Both Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery reported Q1 2026 earnings in the…
Worldline: From European Champion to Takeover Target
Worldline was once worth over €20 billion. In early 2026 it approved…
KONE-TKE €29 Billion Deal: Financial and Legal Analysis
KONE and TKE agreed on a €29.4 billion merger. The deal was…
The EC’s New Merger Guidelines Put the Business Model at the Centre.
The European Commission is rewriting its merger guidelines for the first time…
The Netherlands Joins the Vet Crackdown. Private Equity Should Take Note.
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has published its final report on veterinary…
Tesco, Delhaize Published a Metric that May Bring Antitrust Scrutiny
For more than a year, competition authorities have scrutinized grocery prices closely.…
Stellantis Explores Renewed Partnership with Dongfeng Amid Rising Competitive Pressures
Stellantis is reportedly considering a renewed industrial partnership with Dongfeng Motor, as…
Unilever-McCormick $44 Bn Deal: Antitrust and Financial Analysis
On 31 March 2026, McCormick & Company and Unilever announced a definitive…
