Focus Antitrust - 6 May 2020

In The News

CMA blocks JD Sports/Footasylum merger

The CMA has blocked the JD Sports/Footasylum merger, confirming its provisional findings that the transaction would lead to a substantial lessening of competition nationally. Click here.

European Commission clears Aurubis' acquisition of Metallo

The European Commission has cleared Aurubis' acquisition of Metallo following an in-depth phase 2 merger investigation. The Commission was satisfied that, as a consequence of the transaction, the merged entity would not be able to impose lower prices for the copper scrap it purchases. Click here.

EU

Mergers

• The European Commission has approved the proposed creation of a newly established joint venture between Nordic Entertainment Group AB and Telenor. Click here.