( August 17, 2026, 12:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Fines totaling more than 279 million Koruna ($13.3 million) levied on meal voucher issuers Pluxee, Edenred and Up Česká Republika last year have been confirmed by the head of the Czech antitrust authority. Petr Mlsna, the chairman of the watchdog, rejected appeals against the size of the fines, saying the authority's approach was correct. In 2022, the companies were fined for coordinating their terms and conditions regarding retail chains concerning the maximum number of meal vouchers allowed per purchase. Statement follows....
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