EU: Lafarge, Holcim begin merger talks with Commission (Competition Policy International)

Germany-based Holcim and France-based Lafarge have reportedly begun discussions with the European Commission regarding their proposed merger to create a $50 billion cement conglomerate, Holcim confirmed.

The companies confirmed that they are now in discussions with EU authorities on how to overcome antitrust concerns related to the deal.

Reports say the companies …read more

Source: Global Competition Law Blogs

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@misc{21st-century-competition2014, author = {21st Century Competition}, title = {{EU: Lafarge, Holcim begin merger talks with Commission (Competition Policy International)}}, year = {2014}, url = {https://www.twentyfirstcenturycompetition.com/2014/07/eu-lafarge-holcim-begin-merger-talks-with-commission-competition-policy-international/}, note = {21st Century Competition} }
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