The German Competition Authority finds competition concerns in proposed merger of major food retailers and extends the deadline for a decision to negotiate solutions with the companies (Kaufland / Real)

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16 Nov 2020

The German Competition Authority finds competition concerns in proposed merger of major food retailers and extends the deadline for a decision to negotiate solutions with the companies (Kaufland / Real)

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German Competition Authority, Kaufland / Real, Press release, 16 November 2020

Bundeskartellamt has concerns about Kaufland’s acquisition of Real stores - negotiations on commitments - deadline extended to 30 December* The Bundeskartellamt is currently examining plans by Kaufland to acquire up to 101 Real stores from SCP Retail S.àr.l. The authority has today informed the companies concerned about its preliminary assessment of the project. The Bundeskartellamt sees several competition problems but is

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German Competition Authority, The German Competition Authority finds competition concerns in proposed merger of major food retailers and extends the deadline for a decision to negotiate solutions with the companies (Kaufland / Real), 16 November 2020, e-Competitions November 2020, Art. N° 98095

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