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Adobe’s Semrush acquisition cleared in Germany

( March 20, 2026, 09:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Adobe’s takeover of Semrush, a US provider of software to improve brand visibility online, has received approval from Germany’s competition authority. The Federal Cartel Office said “sufficient alternatives are available” and there was no risk of product bundling. The regulator said Adobe and Semrush were leading players in their fields so the deal required “extensive” investigation. Statement follows....

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