Brazil’s CADE rejects Petlove appeal, ends Petz-Cobasi merger review
By Henrique Santiago ( January 23, 2026, 19:24 GMT | Insight) -- The Brazilian competition authority has rejected third party Petlove's appeal of a decision approving the merger between Petz and Cobasi, the two largest pet care companies in Brazil. The rival company is the main potential buyer of divestment assets approved under an agreement with the regulator.The Brazilian competition regulator rejected a final appeal seeking clarification of its ruling on the Petz-Cobasi merger, which was cleared by a majority vote in December, subject to the signing of a concentration control agreement (ACC). The decision was published in the country’s Official Journal on Wednesday....
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