Fusioner: Kommissionen godkender Fortenovas køb af Mercator
(WorldNews Denmark)

The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Mercator by Fortenova. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area (`EEA`). Both Fortenova and Mercator are active in the supply of daily consumer goods. In the EEA, Fortenova is currently active in Croatia and Slovenia at various levels of the value chain. Mercator`s activities are primarily located in Slovenia, with a significant presence at retail level where Fortenova is not active. The transaction forms part of the broader restructuring of...