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Killer acquisition approach in Germany set for court verdict in Adobe dispute

By Nicholas Hirst and Lewis Crofts ( February 20, 2025, 08:05 GMT | Comment) -- Germany’s rules for reviewing potential killer acquisitions face judgment next week, with a Düsseldorf court set to rule on a legal challenge by Adobe. The outcome will be the latest verdict on how enforcers review M&A activity based on the size of the transaction, rather than turnover. With watchdogs around Europe wondering how to catch certain tech and pharma deals, the ruling could indicate the broader likelihood of a deal being reviewed in Germany.Germany’s rules for reviewing potential killer acquisitions face a judgment next week, with judges set to rule on a legal challenge by Adobe that could determine how Europe’s biggest economy wields its power over huge transactions....

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