High-level meetings in Saipem-Subsea7 review in Brazil suggest settlement talks
By Flavia Fortes and Maria Júlia Baumert ( October 7, 2026, 19:48 GMT | Comment) -- Top executives of Saipem and Subsea7 have been meeting with Brazilian competition officials, suggesting settlement talks may be underway to address competition concerns over their proposed merger. The lead councilor handling the case has also included the authority’s Department of Economic Studies in the discussions, a step the Tribunal has recently been taking during settlement negotiations.Top executives of Saipem and Subsea7 have been meeting with Brazilian competition officials, suggesting settlement talks may be underway to address competition concerns over their proposed merger....
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