#52026M12440EU merger notice for German-French control of KNDS
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The notice opens the EU merger review process for a proposed change in control of KNDS, a major defense manufacturer. Germany, acting through KfW on behalf of the economic and defense ministries, and France’s GIAT would jointly control KNDS through a share purchase. The case is likely to be handled under the EU’s simplified merger procedure, meaning the Commission may see it as unlikely to raise major competition concerns at first review. Defense suppliers, competitors, customers, and other interested parties have 10 days from publication to submit comments to the Commission.
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Key Changes
- Germany, through KfW, and France’s GIAT would jointly control KNDS
- The transaction would be reviewed under EU merger control rules
- Interested third parties have 10 days from publication to submit observations
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested third parties wishing to comment on the proposed concentration must submit their observations to the European Commission within 10 days of publication of the notice.