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​Comment: Recent batch of blocked mergers sheds light on deals that could face more Brazilian scrutiny

By Ana Paula Candil ( March 7, 2018, 17:19 GMT | Comment) -- The Brazilian competition authority's decision to block Ultragaz's planned takeover of Liquigás last week, as well as three national mergers last year, sheds light on what type of transactions will face more scrutiny at the agency. They involve national markets whose products are sold directly to end-consumers — such as gas, oil and meat — and that have competition issues related to price increases and cartel-like conduct.The Brazilian competition authority's decision to block Ultragaz's planned takeover of Liquigás last week, as well as three national mergers last year, sheds light on what type of transactions will face more scrutiny at the agency. They involve national markets whose products are sold directly to end-consumers — such as gas, oil and meat — and that have competition issues related to price increases and cartel-like conduct....

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