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Nexstar-Tegna suit by US states suggests loss of faith in federal merger control
The decision by eight state attorney generals to sue to stop the Nexstar-Tegna merger — bypassing the federal government — marks a pivotal moment in the deteriorati... (more story)
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American Water, Essential Utilities biggest merger risk likely comes from PUCs
American Water Works’ acquisition of Essential Utilities will probably draw scrutiny from federal antitrust enforcers over monopsony concerns, though it is the stat... (more story)
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Novartis-Avidity Biosciences deal gets early clearance in US
Novartis and Avidity Biosciences have received antitrust clearance for their $12 billion deal from the US competition authorities. On Dec. 17, the agencies granted ... (more story)
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Australia’s merger laws overhaul and move to a mandatory, suspensory regime were the result of shared frustration between regulators and business, a senior Australian Competition & Consumer Commission official... (more story)
The Czech Republic is preparing a significant overhaul of its competition law, with the national watchdog angling for sharper tools to tackle lagging competition and to hold individuals accountable for cartel ... (more story)
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark have requested EU approval for their planned US$3.4 billion tissue products joint venture. The European Commission has set a provisional deadline of May 11 to decide on the deal, whic... (more story)
Grab Holdings has formally filed with Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission its plan to acquire Foodpanda's local operations, highlighting its independent decision-making to address potential competition concerns. Th... (more story)
Brazil’s antitrust regulator classified Imerys’ proposed acquisition of SB Mineração as a complex transaction. The decision calls for additional scrutiny to assess potential competitive harm resulting from the... (more story)
Private equity firms Permira and Warburg Pincus have requested clearance from the Turkish competition authority for their intended acquisition of Clearwater Analytics, the regulator told MLex. The deal has alr... (more story)
PipeHawk, a small publicly traded UK engineering company, said that a business unit might have been saved from financial collapse had it received national security clearance in time to sell a separate division... (more story)
RTL has offered concessions in a bid to win EU approval for its proposed takeover of Sky Deutschland, a European Commission spokesperson said. The regulator now has until April 22 to decide whether to clear th... (more story)
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Outgoing CADE President Gustavo de Lima said he leaves Brazil’s competition authority with a stronger record on settlements and a marked expansion in unilateral conduct enforcement and digital markets, while k... (more story)
Antitrust enforcement is gaining traction across offices of state attorneys general nationwide, with more states having elevated it as a priority heading into 2026 — signaling a smoother path for cases to reac... (more story)
US state attorneys general are rapidly expanding their role as de facto national enforcers, stepping into cases and policy fights that federal agencies are no longer pursuing. With federal enforcement capacity... (more story)
AkzoNobel's merger with Axalta Coating Systems would bring together companies which largely focus on different markets but compete in two key areas: powder coatings and car refinishes. In their bid for EU appr... (more story)
European consumers don't typically plan on buying Pringles, and may do so only when spying them on display in a supermarket. That observation undermined concerns that it was a "must-have" brand for retailers a... (more story)
India has eased foreign direct investment rules for China-linked investments, introducing a 10 percent threshold and fast-track approvals in select sectors under Press Note 3. While the move aims to revive cap... (more story)
The decision by eight state attorney generals to sue to stop the Nexstar-Tegna merger — bypassing the federal government — marks a pivotal moment in the deterioration of the relationship between federal and st... (more story)
It’s showtime for the EU’s new policy on M&A deals. On Wednesday, EU commissioner Teresa Ribera set out her plans to colleagues and faced requests to go even further in helping European companies stand up to g... (more story)