Paloma Rheem needs French FDI clearance for Groupe Atlantic deal
By Jean Comte ( February 13, 2026, 16:55 GMT | Insight) -- US-Japanese group Paloma Rheem's intended takeover of Groupe Atlantic will need clearance from the French government under its FDI vetting powers, MLex understands. France has made clear that it intends to follow the transaction very closely, as Groupe Atlantic is a market leader in key energy technologies such as heat pumps. The deal has separately been notified with the European Commission under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.Paloma Rheem, a US-Japanese group specialized in air conditioning and water heating businesses, will need foreign direct investment clearance from the French government for its intended acquisition of a majority stake in Groupe Atlantic, MLex understands....
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