Danish agricultural company Brødr. Ewers fined for acquisition without clearance
( November 11, 2026, 13:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Danish agricultural company Brødr. Ewers has agreed to pay a 3 million Danish krone fine ($450,000) for acquiring wood pellet supplier Hjaltelin without prior notification or regulatory approval. The acquisition was completed in July 2025 and reported to the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority in October, before receiving clearance in January 2026 after raising no competition concerns. The fine was reduced because Brødr. Ewers voluntarily reported the breach and cooperated with the investigation.The statement follows:...
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