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Volvo Construction Equipment wins EU approval to buy Swecon

( January 12, 2026, 11:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Volvo Construction Equipment has secured European Commission clearance for its plans to acquire sole control of its dealer Swecon’s businesses in Germany and Sweden, the EU merger regulator said Monday. The watchdog found that the deal won't significantly impede effective competition in the countries where Swecon acts as the exclusive dealer of Volvo. In other countries, Swecon's activities are only marginal, with the deal not materially altering the structure of the relevant markets. Statement follows. ...

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