Fusioner: Kommissionen åbner en dybtgående undersøgelse af den foreslåede fusion mellem Praxair og Linde
(WorldNews Denmark)

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed merger between Praxair and Linde under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the merger may reduce competition in the supply of several crucial gases, like oxygen and helium. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, responsible for competition policy, said: `Gases - like oxygen and helium - are crucial inputs for a large variety of products we use every day. Manufacturers need to buy these gases from a small number of suppliers. We will carefully assess whether the proposed merger between Praxair and Linde would lead to higher prices or less choice for European consumers and businesses.` Praxair...