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Linde's Acaíl takeover draws Portuguese in-depth probe

( February 24, 2026, 09:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Industrial and medical gas giant Linde has seen the Portuguese merger regulator open an in-depth inquiry into its takeover of Acaíl Gas, a supplier for home healthcare services and also industrial and medical gases. The competition authority said the deal risked reducing competition between direct competitors, while also allowing Linde to exploit its position as a wholesaler to distort competition.Press release follows. ...

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