Orizon acquisition of Vital, Orbis, GBio Energia cleared in Brazil
By Maria Júlia Baumert ( April 1, 2026, 16:39 GMT | Insight) -- Brazil’s competition authority has cleared Orizon’s acquisition of solid‑waste companies Vital Engenharia Ambiental, Orbis Ambiental and GBio Energia. Horizontal overlaps were considered not competition-relevant and vertical overlaps did not support any viable theory of harm, according to the investigatory unit.Brazil’s competition authority has cleared Orizon’s acquisition of solid‑waste companies Vital Engenharia Ambiental, Orbis Ambiental and GBio Energia. Horizontal overlaps were considered not competition-relevant and vertical overlaps did not support any viable theory of harm, according to the investigatory unit....
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