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DCM-Encho merger review details published by Japan regulator

( January 8, 2026, 09:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japan Fair Trade Commission on Thursday published a detailed merger review of DCM Holdings’ acquisition of Encho, which the regulator conditionally cleared in August. The report explains why the proposed lease transfer is equivalent in substance to a business divestiture and why Home Center Valor is a suitable and independent remedy taker. It also outlines the interim pricing commitments and the appointment of an independent monitoring trustee to ensure compliance.The statement is attached (Japanese). ...

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