The lead councilor reviewing Saipem's proposed merger with Subsea7 for Brazil's competition authority has asked the agency's Department of Economic Studies to assist with assessment of the transaction's compet... (more story)

The Brazilian competition authority is reviewing Essity’s proposed $284 million acquisition of Kenvue’s feminine-care business, which includes the market-leading Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. brands. The rev... (more story)

UPM-Kymmene and Sappi's planned graphic paper joint venture has been cleared by the Turkish competition authority, the regulator's website shows. The deal continues to be scrutinized by several other regulator... (more story)

Danone’s recent entry into the UK meal-replacement drinks market isn't expected to become a significant threat to market leader Huel, which supplies about three-quarters of the segment, the country’s antitrust... (more story)

Kenvue’s agreement to sell its Brazilian feminine-care business to Essity eases antitrust concerns over Kimberly-Clark’s acquisition of the company, MLex has learned. The $284 million sale covers Kenvue’s Semp... (more story)

The California Attorney General’s office, scheduled to meet with Paramount Skydance today to discuss the lawsuit to block the Hollywood studio from acquiring Warner Bros Discovery, canceled the meeting after P... (more story)

Telecom operator Orange and pension fund APG have received approval from the European Commission for their joint acquisition of Polish fiber operator Nexera. The regulator’s decision was delayed by two weeks f... (more story)

China is using merger control as another tool in its ongoing campaign against cutthroat competition, potentially giving dealmakers a new way to frame transactions for approval. The State Administration for Mar... (more story)