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Bimbo-Wickbold deal faces delays with new queries from Brazil CADE Tribunal

By Maria Júlia Baumert ( August 4, 2025, 22:35 GMT | Comment) -- The Brazilian competition authority’s review of Grupo Bimbo’s proposed acquisition of Wickbold has entered a new phase of scrutiny, with CADE issuing a fresh round of competitors' queries that may prolong the timeline for the deal. The swift conclusion of Grupo Bimbo’s proposed acquisition of Wickbold hinges on whether the parties can reach a concentration control agreement. The Brazilian competition authority’s review of Grupo Bimbo’s proposed acquisition of Wickbold has entered a new phase of scrutiny, with CADE issuing a fresh round of competitors' queries that may prolong the timeline for the deal....

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