The EU Commission approves the acquisition of a major salmon farmer by a rival subject to a divestment (SalMar / NTS)

Mergers: Commission approves SalMar's acquisition of NTS, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of NTS by SalMar. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by SalMar. SalMar is one of the world's largest producers of farmed salmon, with operations in Norway, Iceland and Scotland. NTS, which owns SalmoNor, Norway Royal Salmon and Frøy, is also a leading salmon farmer active in Norway and Iceland. The Commission's investigation Given that the merger