#52026M12434EU merger notice for Zurich’s proposed acquisition of Beazley
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Zurich plans to acquire full control of Beazley through a public bid, and the European Commission is reviewing the deal under EU merger rules. The case may qualify for the Commission’s simplified merger review process, which is generally used for transactions that appear unlikely to raise serious competition concerns. Insurance companies, competitors, customers, and other interested parties can submit comments to the Commission within 10 days of publication. Businesses in the insurance sector should monitor the review because the deal would combine Zurich’s global insurance operations with Beazley’s specialty insurance business.
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Key Changes
- Zurich has notified the European Commission of its plan to acquire full control of Beazley.
- The Commission says the deal may be reviewed under the simplified merger procedure.
- Interested third parties have 10 days from publication to submit comments.
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested third parties that choose to submit observations on the proposed Zurich/Beazley concentration must ensure their observations reach the European Commission within 10 days of publication and specify the reference “M.12434 – ZURICH / BEAZLEY”.