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Mergers and Acquisitions

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Brink’s-Atleos deal review formally kicks off in UK August 26, 2026 | Jon Menon

The UK antitrust probe of the Brink’s Company’s acquisition of rival US automated teller machine provider NCR Atleos is formally starting after the watchdog gathered views from interested parties. The Competit... (more story)

Kimberly-Clark files Kenvue acquisition for EU approval August 26, 2026 | Jean Comte

Personal-care company Kimberly-Clark has requested approval from the European Commission for its intended acquisition of healthcare firm Kenvue, according to an update on the regulator's register of deals. The... (more story)

UPM-Sappi JV risks higher prices, lower quality for paper, EU says August 26, 2026 | Nicholas Hirst

The European Commission has formally objected to UPM and Sappi’s plans to merge their graphic paper businesses in Europe, saying customers risked being supplied with worse quality paper for magazines, books an... (more story)

Brazil's CADE seeks analysis of Saipem-Subsea7 deal's impact on SURF market August 25, 2026 | Flavia Fortes

The lead councilor reviewing Saipem's proposed merger with Subsea7 for Brazil's competition authority has asked the agency's Department of Economic Studies to assist with assessment of the transaction's compet... (more story)

Essity’s buyout of Kenvue’s feminine-care business under Brazilian review August 25, 2026 | Maria Júlia Baumert

The Brazilian competition authority is reviewing Essity’s proposed $284 million acquisition of Kenvue’s feminine-care business, which includes the market-leading Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. brands. The rev... (more story)

UPM-Sappi's graphic paper joint venture cleared in Turkey August 25, 2026 | Jean Comte

UPM-Kymmene and Sappi's planned graphic paper joint venture has been cleared by the Turkish competition authority, the regulator's website shows. The deal continues to be scrutinized by several other regulator... (more story)

Danone’s new meal drink would pose little threat to leader Huel, UK’s CMA says August 25, 2026 | Jon Menon

Danone’s recent entry into the UK meal-replacement drinks market isn't expected to become a significant threat to market leader Huel, which supplies about three-quarters of the segment, the country’s antitrust... (more story)

In Brazil, Kenvue sale eases antitrust concerns over Kimberly-Clark deal August 24, 2026 | Maria Júlia Baumert

Kenvue’s agreement to sell its Brazilian feminine-care business to Essity eases antitrust concerns over Kimberly-Clark’s acquisition of the company, MLex has learned. The $284 million sale covers Kenvue’s Semp... (more story)

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Uber feels the heat of Denmark’s call-in powers August 25, 2026 | Jean Comte

US ride-hailing company Uber had to make significant concessions to see its acquisition of Dantaxi approved by Denmark's competition authority, or DCCA. The decision — the first one made in the framework of th... (more story)

Air France-KLM’s SAS deal timetable hinges on avoiding in-depth EU probe August 24, 2026 | Nicholas Hirst and Jean Comte

Air France-KLM's plan to complete its acquisition of a controlling stake in Scandinavian Airlines in 2026 hangs on whether the European Commission launches an in-depth probe into the transaction. The Franco-Du... (more story)

Paramount bond request tests US states' merger enforcement role August 21, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

Paramount has asked a court to require the Writers Guild of America and a coalition of state attorneys general to post a $1.88 billion bond in their effort block its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discov... (more story)

Neil Averitt commentary: Strategic implications of the Slaughter ruling (FTCWatch) August 21, 2026

Longtime friends of the Federal Trade Commission have been discussing how to respond to the Trump v. Slaughter decision. Unfortunately, they have been whistling past the graveyard and missing the bigger questi... (more story)

US FTC Republicans' split highlights risks of two-member commission August 20, 2026 | Wesley Brown

The US Federal Trade Commission’s split vote on IonQ’s acquisition of SkyWater Technology shows the potential of a two-member commission allowing deals with concerns to go through without challenges or remedie... (more story)

US rail board must decide if Union Pacific merger rationale is plausible August 19, 2026 | Ilana Kowarski

Union Pacific Railroad and its acquisition target Norfolk Southern Railway contend that their once-amended and twice-supplemented merger application presents overwhelming evidence that their deal is both proco... (more story)

Brand loyalty, switching concerns emerge in Brazil's Kimberly-Clark, Kenvue review August 18, 2026 | Maria Júlia Baumert

Consumer trust and brand loyalty emerged as recurring themes across responses submitted to Brazil's antitrust authority during its review of Kimberly-Clark's proposed acquisition of Kenvue assets. Though not d... (more story)

HPE settlement judge cites limited power to shape US DOJ antitrust settlements August 18, 2026 | Ilana Kowarski, Curtis Eichelberger and Chris May

The federal judge who approved Hewlett Packard Enterprise's merger antitrust settlement with the US Department of Justice's Antitrust Division emphasized in his opinion that while courts have the right to vet ... (more story)