Brussels Pressures Italy to Lift Golden Power Hurdles on UniCredit Deal
UniCredit found a powerful ally on its bid for Banco BPM, the…
BBVA-Sabadell Acquiring Market: Moat or Anticompetitive?
The Spanish government is expected to decide by the end of June…
GXO Stock Could Jump on an Upcoming Merger Approval by end of June
Securing regulatory approval is a critical milestone in any merger or acquisition.…
PZU–Pekao Deal Signals De Facto Control of Alior Bank
PZU SA and Bank Pekao SA have announced plans to merge and…
A Telefónica-Vodafone Tie-Up Can Satisfy Regulators or Shareholders, Not Both
Telefónica's CEO has made no secret of his ambition to drive consolidation…
Microsoft Made $30 Billion By Tying Teams, Closing the EU Probe Will Cost A Tiny Fraction
On May 16th, Microsoft submitted proposed remedies to the European Commission in…
Romania Opens Public Consultation on Vodafone-Digi’s Proposed Remedies
The Romanian Competition Council has launched a public consultation on the proposed…
CVS Share Soars 17% After CMA Report, Strategic Moves Cushion Margin Risks
CVS’s stock surged following the CMA’s publication of its remedy report, as…
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…
Amazon’s bet on AI, Cloud, and Satellites is a Genius Move, Despite a Few Regulatory Hurdles
Amazon’s ambitions to dominate cloud computing, satellite connectivity, and AI chip development…
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…
