French Competition Law Newsletter
Below are links to French Competition Law Newsletters that Cleary publishes regularly.
2024
September
Highlights
The French Competition Authority clears the acquisition of Kindred Group by La Française des Jeux, subject to brand separation and other commitments to address conglomerate concerns.
On September 13, 2024, the French Competition Authority approved the acquisition of Kindred Group by La Française des Jeux in the gambling sector, subject to behavioural commitments, including brand separation, to address conglomerate concerns.
The French Competition Authority clears the takeover of La Poste Telecom by Bouygues Telecom unconditionally.
On August 19, 2024, the French Competition Authority unconditionally cleared Bouygues Telecom’s acquisition of sole control of La Poste Telecom through the acquisition of La Poste Group’s 51% stake. SFR owned the remaining 49% of La Poste Telecom and had a right of first refusal on La Poste Group’s shares that were for sale, as well as a right of approval over the buyer of those shares. The acquisition was completed on November 15, 2024.
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