Mergers and Acquisitions

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XXXLutz furniture store with its distinctive giant red chair in front.

Local retail markets under scrutiny in EU probe of XXXLutz-Porta deal

Logo of Italy's TIM mobile network brand

KKR faces EU charges over merger misinformation (update*)

Brazil lower-league soccer clubs oppose FFU media-rights bloc

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Italy's Arvedi files AMCLN merger for full EU review October 19, 2026 | Anna Lauwereys

Italian steel giant Arvedi has filed its intended purchase of manufacturer AMCLN for approval with the European Commission. The notification was made under the regulator's standard procedure, meaning the merge... (more story)

US FTC, states to sue to block merger between playground equipment makers October 19, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states are challenging a merger between playground equipment manufacturers PlayPower and Burke on concerns that the proposed deal would increase prices and lower... (more story)

Ireland suggests exemptions from foreign-investment conditions under draft industry rules October 19, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

EU governments could seek exemptions from conditions on certain foreign investments, such as ownership limits, under a new Irish proposal to bridge differences among EU governments on the proposed Industrial A... (more story)

KKR faces EU charges over merger misinformation (update*) October 19, 2026 | Nicholas Hirst

Private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts faces accusations that it misled the EU's merger watchdog during a review of its €19 billion acquisition of TIM's telecom assets in Italy. The formal charges threat... (more story)

Brazil lower-league soccer clubs oppose FFU media-rights bloc October 16, 2026 | Henrique Santiago

The formation of Futebol Forte União (FFU), a collective media-rights negotiating bloc for Brazilian soccer, has divided clubs. While second-division teams have urged the country's antitrust authority to take ... (more story)

Post Office, PayPoint said to show interest in Brink’s UK assets for sale October 16, 2026 | Jon Menon

The Post Office and PayPoint are said to be among potential bidders for the cash machine operations that the Brink’s Company is selling to ease UK antitrust concerns over its acquisition of NCR Atleos, MLex ha... (more story)

Alimentation Couche-Tard files Zabka takeover for clearance in Poland October 16, 2026 | Jean Comte

Canadian convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard has notified the Polish competition authority about its intended takeover of Zabka Group, which is Poland's largest convenience retailer. The deal i... (more story)

Fairbanks Morse gains UK security clearance to buy submarine parts supplier October 16, 2026 | Jon Menon

Fairbanks Morse Defense has gained UK national security clearance to buy Britain’s Truflo Marine, with conditions to address risks to government supplies and to sensitive information. The US company will have ... (more story)

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US FTC challenge of playground deal tests novel legal theories October 19, 2026 | Ilana Kowarski and Khushita Vasant

The US Federal Trade Commission’s challenge to a merger between two rival outdoor commercial playground builders — PlayPower and BCI Burke — includes several novel antitrust theories of harm from the 2023 nati... (more story)

Local retail markets under scrutiny in EU probe of XXXLutz-Porta deal October 19, 2026 | Lewis Crofts

An EU enquiry into whether furniture seller XXXLutz can buy 140 stores from fellow retailer Porta signals a focus on concerns about local consumer markets at a time when geopolitical economics looms large in m... (more story)

Saipem-Subsea7 deal faces Nov. 4 decision in Brazil unless extra session is called October 15, 2026 | Flavia Fortes

Saipem’s proposed merger with Subsea7 is expected to be decided by Brazil’s competition authority by Nov. 4, the last scheduled Tribunal decision-making session before the review’s Nov. 10 deadline, unless an ... (more story)

Gumtree data curbs show UK security scrutiny reaching consumer marketplaces October 15, 2026 | Jon Menon

The UK government’s intervention in the sale of British classifieds marketplace Gumtree to China’s 58.com is an unusual example of national security investment powers being used to restrict access to a consume... (more story)

Nvidia’s Hugging Face defense likely to hinge on openness, limits of platform influence October 12, 2026 | Flavia Fortes

Nvidia is likely to argue that its proposed acquisition of Hugging Face would strengthen open-source artificial intelligence and expand demand for computing, while any attempt to steer developers toward its ow... (more story)

RHI Magnesita says antitrust case for Vesuvius built on experience, analysis October 12, 2026 | Jon Menon

RHI Magnesita, the market leader in high grade refractory products is in talks to buy Vesuvius, seen by some as its main rival. The deal could face antitrust scrutiny over their overlapping supplies of heat-re... (more story)

Kingspan fines are EU warning shot over repeated, uncorrected info errors October 12, 2026 | Lewis Crofts

Companies engaging with EU merger enforcers must do more than just provide correct information upfront, they must also go back and correct misleading submissions. That’s the message from Thursday’s €40 million... (more story)

Declaration or notice: a critical decision in CFIUS national security reviews October 09, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

Foreign investors are grappling with the decision to file a short-form “declaration” in hopes of a quick national security approval, or the long-form “notice,” which can be more arduous but that guarantees safe harbor.

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Publicis must maintain neutral access to LiveRamp services, US FTC says October 20, 2026
Patrick, LCI may need regulatory approval from more than just US October 19, 2026
PlayPower says US FTC decision to challenge merger with BCI Burke 'disappointing' October 19, 2026
BT-TalkTalk deal report handed to UK govt by antitrust regulator October 19, 2026
Platinum Equity-Burke deal faces challenge from US FTC October 19, 2026
More details of Vivendi’s appeal of EU gun-jumping ruling issued by court October 19, 2026
KKR gets EU charges for ‘misleading’ information in NetCo merger October 19, 2026
EU, UK post-Brexit deal on competition probes published in Official Journal October 19, 2026
Indonesia's KPPU warns of merger-notification breaches after 78 late-filing cases October 19, 2026
Toggenburg ski resort's reopening restores competition, New York AG says October 16, 2026
Telenor wins Norwegian approval for GlobalConnect divestment nominees October 16, 2026
Views sought on UK digital rules’ potential overlaps, uncertainties October 16, 2026
Couche-Tard postpones clearance deadline for Żabka takeover October 16, 2026