SES's Intelsat purchase clearance published by EU regulator
( November 4, 2026, 13:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Satellite operator SES's EU regulatory approval decision for its $3.1 billion acquisition of rival Intelsat was published by the European Commission on Wednesday. The European regulator cleared the deal in June 2025, saying that it raised no antitrust concerns, given the presence of “credible competitors”. The commission also pointed to how sufficient competitive pressure would be placed on SES by terrestrial alternatives such as fiber services.Decision is attached....
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