#52026M12343Prior Notification of a Concentration (Case M.12343 – VIG / NÜRNBERGER) – Candidate Case for Simplified Procedure
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This is a prior notification submitted to the European Commission regarding a proposed concentration between Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) and NÜRNBERGER. The case has been published as a candidate for the EU Merger Regulation's simplified procedure. Under the simplified procedure, the Commission assesses concentrations that are unlikely to raise competition concerns using a lighter review process. The notification indicates that VIG intends to acquire control over NÜRNBERGER or parts of it. The publication on 27 March 2026 invites interested third parties to submit comments within the standard deadline. No detailed market shares or specific transaction value are disclosed in the notice itself.
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Key Changes
- Publication of Case M.12343 as candidate for simplified EU merger review procedure
- Notification of proposed acquisition by Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) of NÜRNBERGER
- Third parties invited to submit comments following the standard deadline after 27 March 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
Submit prior notification of the proposed concentration to the European Commission pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004
Ensure notification is submitted before the concentration is implemented; notification was received by the Commission on 18 March 2026
Interested third parties must submit observations on the proposed concentration within 10 days following 27 March 2026 publication date
Specify the case reference M.12343 – VIG / NÜRNBERGER when submitting observations to the Commission
Submit observations to the Commission via email (COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu) or postal address (European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry, 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË)