Nicholas Hirst
Reporter at MLex Market Insight
Reporter for MLex in Brussels covering competition policy
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2 days ago |
mlex.com | Nicholas Hirst |Andrew Boyce
By Nicholas Hirst and Andrew Boyce ( June 26, 2025, 16:17 GMT | Comment) -- There is an obvious way for Mars to solve EU competition concerns over its acquisition of Kellanova: Sell off various brands to reduce its bargaining power in negotiations with European retailers.
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5 days ago |
mlex.com | Andrew Boyce |Nicholas Hirst
By Andrew Boyce and Nicholas Hirst ( June 23, 2025, 11:06 GMT | Insight) -- Prosus is pointing to the potential of Artificial Intelligence as well as Just Eat Takeaway.com’s growth struggles as it seeks to win a swift EU approval for its 4.1 billion euro takeover of the food delivery company, MLex has learned.
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1 week ago |
mlex.com | Andrew Boyce |Nicholas Hirst
By Andrew Boyce and Nicholas Hirst ( June 19, 2025, 13:17 GMT | Insight) -- Mars’ $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova is on track for an in-depth EU competition probe after the US confectionery giant failed to make any concessions to regulators by a midnight Wednesday deadline. The European Commission has until June 25 to decide on next steps.
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1 week ago |
mlex.com | Nicholas Hirst
By Nicholas Hirst ( June 19, 2025, 08:25 GMT | Insight) -- Google should see its appeal against a 4.1 billion-euro antitrust fine over its roll out of the Android mobile operating system in Europe rejected, according to a legal opinion for the EU’s top court. Google should see its appeal of an antitrust fine of 4.1 billion euros ($4.7 billion) over its roll out of the Android mobile operating system in Europe rejected, according to a legal opinion for the EU’s top court. ...
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1 week ago |
mlex.com | Lewis Crofts |Nicholas Hirst
By Lewis Crofts and Nicholas Hirst ( June 16, 2025, 07:15 GMT | Insight) -- Microsoft may have to adapt concessions over its Teams communications software once companies respond to a European Commission consultation this week.
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