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EchoStar-SpaceX spectrum transfer approval should have conditions, group tells US FCC February 17, 2026 | Wesley Brown

Worries about EchoStar upholding its commitments to wireless network buildouts remain among many as groups urge the US Federal Communications Commission to impose conditions on a potential transfer of spectrum... (more story)

Warner Bros. to discuss best and final offer with Paramount, sets Netflix merger vote February 17, 2026 | Flavia Fortes

Warner Bros. Discovery announced Tuesday that it will hold discussions with Paramount Skydance regarding its best and final offer, following a waiver granted by Netflix allowing the company to engage with the ... (more story)

Uber's buyout of Dantaxi gets in-depth probe in Denmark February 17, 2026 | Jean Comte

The Danish competition authority opened on Monday an in-depth probe into Uber's acquisition of Dantaxi, according to an update on the regulator's website. The deal had been notified following a request from th... (more story)

Thermo Fisher requests EU approval for Clario deal, decision due by March 23 February 16, 2026 | Andrew Boyce

Thermo Fisher Scientific has requested EU approval for its takeover of Clario, which makes software for drug trials. The European Commission has set a March 23 deadline to decide on the deal.

French consortium seeks EU clearance for Paris heating network operation February 16, 2026 | Jean Comte

French companies Eiffage, Dalkia, RATP Solutions Ville, and the city of Paris have requested the European Commission's approval to create a semi-public company that will be responsible for the Paris district h... (more story)

Assefi reshuffles US DOJ antitrust jobs, vows to carry on Slater’s agenda February 13, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

Omeed Assefi, the new acting chief of the US Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, told staff Friday he will continue the enforcement agenda of former boss Gail Slater while he redistributed civil and cr... (more story)

Paloma Rheem needs French FDI clearance for Groupe Atlantic deal February 13, 2026 | Jean Comte

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 fol... (more story)

Telecom Italia says Sparkle sale won't close in first quarter February 13, 2026 | Jean Comte

Telecom Italia told investors and analysts that the sale of its subsidiary won't close by the end of the first quarter, as initially planned, but could still be finalized this year, MLex has learned. The deal ... (more story)

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UMG-Downtown will cheer narrowing of broad deal concerns February 16, 2026 | Andrew Boyce

Universal Music Group’s Downtown takeover certainly got the “thorough” EU competition investigation that independent record labels demanded 14 months ago. But rather than blocking the deal, the European Commis... (more story)

US FTC filing disclosure block raises stakes for M&A antitrust oversight February 13, 2026 | Flavia Fortes and Ilana Kowarski

A US district court’s move to block the Federal Trade Commission from requiring expanded premerger antitrust forms raises fresh uncertainty around the meaning of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Ac... (more story)

CFIUS to focus on merger target vulnerabilities, even if investor is from allied nation February 13, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

National security reviews of US mergers in 2026 are expected to focus on the vulnerabilities of the target company, while giving less consideration to the national origin of the foreign investor — even long-st... (more story)

Slater’s exit punches another hole in Antitrust Division organizational chart February 13, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

Gail Slater's departure from the US Department of Justice on Thursday ended a nearly year-long turf war and stripped the Antitrust Division down to three political appointees in the front office.

Trump administration’s antitrust agenda becomes clearer with Slater’s exit February 13, 2026 | Khushita Vasant and Claude Marx

The appointment of Gail Slater last year to lead antitrust enforcement at the US Department of Justice was seen as an expression of philosophical continuity with past administrations. Her ouster Thursday — aft... (more story)

Past Nexstar mergers shed light on potential future if Tegna deal is approved February 12, 2026 | Wesley Brown

Nexstar Media Group’s merger history sheds light on the potential negative impact local communities could feel if its proposed acquisition of Tegna were approved. Local markets have seen job cuts and increases... (more story)

Slater's departure ends turbulent tenure as DOJ antitrust chief February 12, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

Gail Slater, antitrust chief at the US Department of Justice, announced on Thursday that she is leaving the agency less than one year into her turbulent tenure and three days after one of her top deputies unex... (more story)

Paramount’s 2nd request certification with US DOJ a bold move in race for Warners February 10, 2026 | Flavia Fortes and Curtis Eichelberger

Paramount Skydance Corp. announced Tuesday it has substantially complied with the US Department of Justice’s second request for information regarding the company’s hostile takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery... (more story)