The EU Commission authorizes, subject to conditions, an acquisition in the office supplies sector (Buhrmann / Samas Office Supplies)

"Merger Control: Main developments between 1st January 2001 and 30th April 2001"* In April, the Commission granted clearance to the proposed takeover of Samas‘ office supplies business by Buhrmann, subject to the divestiture of the Dutch office supplies activities of Corporate Express, a Buhrmann subsidiary. The transaction as originally notified would have