#52026M12294EU merger notice for Van Lanschot Kempen and KBC Securities joint venture
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The notice opens the EU review of a proposed joint venture between Van Lanschot Kempen and KBC Securities. The new Dutch joint venture would combine parts of both firms’ equity capital markets, equity sales, trading and research activities. The European Commission says the deal may fall under EU merger rules and may qualify for the simplified review process. Competitors, clients or other interested parties have 10 days from publication to send comments to the Commission, using case reference M.12294.
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Key Changes
- Van Lanschot Kempen and KBC Securities plan to create a jointly controlled Dutch joint venture.
- The joint venture would combine selected equity capital markets, equity sales, trading and research activities.
- Interested third parties have 10 days from publication to submit observations to the European Commission.
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested third parties that wish to comment on the proposed concentration must submit their observations to the European Commission using case reference M.12294.