#52026M12201EU merger notice: Holcim plans to buy sole control of Xella
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The European Commission has received a merger filing for Holcim’s planned purchase of sole control of Xella. Holcim and Xella both operate in building materials, including cement, concrete, insulation, and related construction products, so the deal could affect competition in parts of the construction supply chain. This notice does not approve the deal yet. It opens the door for third parties, such as customers, competitors, and suppliers, to send comments within 10 days. Businesses in the building materials market should watch the review closely, especially if they rely on Holcim or Xella for supply, pricing, or distribution.
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Key Changes
- Holcim plans to acquire sole control of Xella through a share purchase.
- The European Commission is reviewing whether the deal falls under the EU Merger Regulation.
- Third parties have 10 days to submit comments on the proposed transaction.
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested third parties must submit any observations on the proposed concentration to the European Commission within 10 days of the publication date, and should include the reference 'M.12201 – HOLCIM / XELLA'.
Interested third parties may submit observations on the proposed concentration to the European Commission if they believe the merger could affect competition.
Interested third parties may submit observations on the proposed concentration to the European Commission, and those observations must specify the reference M.12201 – HOLCIM / XELLA.
When submitting observations, third parties should include the reference 'M.12201 – HOLCIM / XELLA'.
Observations on the proposed concentration may be sent to the Commission by email or by post using the contact details provided in the notice.