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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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South Korea’s four biggest K-pop agencies are seeking antitrust clearance to establish a joint venture for a new global music festival project, in a move that would bring some of the industry’s fiercest rivals... (more story)
Akzo Nobel’s planned $25 billion merger with Axalta Coating Systems is to be probed by the UK antitrust regulator, which is seeking views on the deal from interested parties until May 1. The Dutch chemicals co... (more story)
The proposed merger between offshore engineering giants Saipem and Subsea7 has been declared ‘complex’ by the Brazilian competition authority and will get an in-depth analysis of its competitive effects in the... (more story)
Brazil’s competition authority is reviewing under its full-form procedure the proposed incorporation of CBO into OceanPact, resulting in a combined publicly listed company. Upon completion, CBO would be exting... (more story)
UPM and Sappi are facing an in-depth EU inquiry into their plans to merge their graphic paper businesses, MLex has learned.
Brazil’s competition authority is reviewing a proposed transaction under which Brasil Tecpar Serviços de Telecomunicações would acquire fiber broadband, wholesale network infrastructure and data center assets ... (more story)
Chinese e-commerce company JD.com’s acquisition of electronics retailer Ceconomy needs “thorough” investigation by EU foreign subsidy regulators, an EU lawmaker has warned the bloc’s competition chief. Dirk Go... (more story)
Global gas firm Air Liquide’s Brazilian unit’s planned acquisition of Grupo Lumiar will be subject to a full-form review by CADE, the country's competition regulator.
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Hungary’s new government under Péter Magyar is expected to reset relations with the EU, pursue judicial reforms to unlock frozen funds and dismantle key Orbán-era institutions. While maintaining some continuit... (more story)
Hungarian media group Indamedia’s takeover of Ringier has prompted the first opinion by a new EU media board, using its own-initiative review powers ahead of April 12 elections. The board flagged risks to medi... (more story)
The dispute between US states and the federal government over the Nexstar-Tegna merger is playing out in court as a judge considers whether to issue a preliminary injunction blocking further integration of the... (more story)
The EU’s much-scrutinized system for referring mergers from the national level to Brussels could face fresh questions if Portugal or Spain asks the European Commission to review a small deal in the airport bag... (more story)
Low morale and concerns about the direction of enforcement have led to a series of departures from the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice, and more exits are expected this month, MLex has learned.
The high-profile merger of local television station owners Nexstar and Tegna, criticized for its impact on public discourse, is more likely to be undone for its impact on retransmission fees. That’s the key is... (more story)
Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak reached an agreement Wednesday that allows Amtrak’s passenger trains to operate on a five-mile segment of Union Pacific’s track starting near Avondale, Louisiana. The relation... (more story)
CBS News parent Paramount Skydance’s proposed buyout of CNN owner Warner Bros. Discovery would give a single corporation control over two of the most popular US-based TV news broadcasts and online news provide... (more story)