By Jean Comte ( October 29, 2026, 09:29 GMT | Insight) -- GE Vernova's intended acquisition of Trench Group will need EU and US antitrust approval, the company said in a statement. The deal, which is due to close in late 2027, will grant the US energy equipment company access to Trench's high-voltage equipment.GE Vernova's intended $9 billion takeover of Trench Group will be notified to the European Commission and to US antitrust authorities, as well as other regulators globally, the company said in a statement on Wednesday....
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