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US FTC grants early termination for three merger reviews in one day February 25, 2026 | Ilana Kowarski

The US Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday that the agency had closed three premerger antitrust investigations early, before the conclusion of the 30-day minimum mandatory wait period for those transa... (more story)

EU, UK competition deal to improve ‘predictability’ and ‘legal certainty’ February 25, 2026 | Andrew Boyce

The EU and UK’s competition watchdogs have formalized a cooperation agreement that would ensure “smooth interactions” on antitrust and merger cases. The deal was unique in that it would allow the Competition a... (more story)

Telecom Italia confident of EU clearance of Sparkle sale by end-April, CEO says February 25, 2026 | Jean Comte

Telecom Italia's chief says the company is confident the sale its Sparkle unit will be cleared by the European Commission by end of April, although US clearance had been delayed by the government shutdown. The... (more story)

Brazil’s CADE reviewing Arco Educação’s proposed buy of edtech Edify February 24, 2026 | Henrique Santiago

Brazil’s competition watchdog has been analyzing Arco Educação’s planned buyout of edtech firm Edify in a deal that would involve the buyer’s further expansion into private bilingual schooling, with an exclusi... (more story)

Italy's Leonardo secures EU subsidy approval for Iveco deal February 24, 2026 | Nicholas Hirst

Italian defense business Leonardo has secured approval from EU subsidy regulators for its €1.7 billion ($2 billion) deal to buy the Iveco group’s defense unit. The deal, which has yet to be approved by the EU'... (more story)

Keurig gets key regulatory approvals for JDE Peet’s deal, eyes early April closing February 24, 2026 | Flavia Fortes

Keurig Dr Pepper said Tuesday on a call with investors that it has received clearances from key regulators for its $18 billion acquisition of JDE Peet’s, positioning the company to close the deal in early Apri... (more story)

US Chamber urges appeals court to affirm block of FTC merger filing overhaul February 24, 2026 | Flavia Fortes

The US Chamber of Commerce urged a federal appeals court to keep in place a lower court ruling blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s sweeping overhaul of US merger filing requirements, arguing the agency is ... (more story)

Telefónica CEO says M&A plans depend on EU guidelines February 24, 2026 | Nicholas Hirst

The EU’s merger guidelines have been the “main limitation” Telefónica has had when looking for mobile companies to acquire, according to the company's CEO.

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Alliança withdraws Brazil filing for Meddi deal after controlling shareholder’s exit February 25, 2026 | Maria Júlia Baumert

A sudden and complex restructuring of Alliança Saúde’s ownership has derailed the company’s merger‑control process in Brazil for buying Grupo Meddi. While the authority signaled that the acquisition must be no... (more story)

Intuitive sees EU decision on AB Medica deal published February 25, 2026 | Jean Comte

MLex Summary: The European Commission has disclosed the public version of its decision allowing US medical devices company Intuitive to buy AB Medica's distribution activities. The deal was approved in October... (more story)

Slater’s DOJ exit clouds US merger enforcement trajectory February 24, 2026 | Flavia Fortes

Gail Slater’s departure from the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division lands at a moment when merger enforcement policy is already in flux, introducing a new layer of uncertainty for companies navigati... (more story)

Paramount’s Warner Bros. counteroffers show concern Netflix will clear US HSR February 24, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

Paramount’s most recent counterproposal for Warner Bros. Discovery leads to a reasonable, if surprising conclusion: despite its public statements, Paramount is afraid Netflix is going to get US regulatory approval.

Councilor’s sudden exit clouds succession at Brazil competition watchdog February 20, 2026 | Henrique Santiago

Uncertainty has arisen after Councilor Victor Oliveira Fernandes left the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) three months before concluding his term, and more resignations by top officials are ... (more story)

US dealmakers may soon be able to file shorter premerger forms February 18, 2026 | Ilana Kowarski

A defeat in federal court Wednesday for the US Federal Trade Commission regarding merger notification rules — if it stands — will remove an incentive for companies to delay merger filings. The ruling would all... (more story)

Is a private company controlling Pa. water, wastewater in public interest? February 18, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

Pennsylvania's public utility commission is scrutinizing consolidation in the water and wastewater markets to determine whether American Water Works' $12 billion acquisition of Essential Utilities is in the pu... (more story)

Lessons from Danish state's EU nod to buy airport despite part-owning an airline February 18, 2026 | Andrew Boyce

Airlines that raised antitrust fears over the Danish state’s takeover of Copenhagen Airport — as it also had a minority stake in airline SAS — were rebuffed when the EU merger regulator cleared the deal last y... (more story)