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Holcim's acquisition of Alkern gets review by France's antitrust watchdog

( October 2, 2025, 09:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The French competition authority will review plans by Holcim Investments, a cement group, to acquire sole control of the Alkern Group, following a referral by the European Commission, the national antitrust enforcer said on Thursday. The EU merger regulator referred the deal on Wednesday, following a request from the Holcim Group, saying the French watchdog was best placed to assess the transaction. Alkern Group, mainly a producer of pre-cast concrete elements and aggregates, is owned by Kernal Invest. Statement follows. ...

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