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Brazil's CADE rejects deadline extension in Bimbo–Wickbold merger control agreement

( January 12, 2026, 15:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex summary: Brazil’s antitrust authority has denied Bimbo do Brasil's request to extend deadlines set in its merger compliance agreement with Wickbold. The agreement, part of the acquisition of Wickbold by Bimbo, requires timely implementation of measures such as proof of initial communication and the operationalization of a whistleblower channel. The authority's investigatory unit concluded that the original terms already allow for these actions even without a monitoring trustee, recommending strict adherence to the agreed schedule. The decision also approved three candidates to act as divestiture trustees, subject to adjustments ensuring compliance with obligations tied to the Nutrella brand divestment.See attached file....

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