UPM/Sappi: EU Doubts Behavioral Remedies Can Resolve Competition Concerns, Sources Say

The European Commission is skeptical that behavioral remedies will be enough to address competition concerns over paper giants UPM-Kymmene and Sappi’s proposed €1.42 billion ($1.59 billion) joint venture, even as the companies discuss concessions in an effort to secure approval, according to people familiar with the matter

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McCormick/Unilever: SAMR Switches Case Back to Standard Probe from Fast-Track Process, Potentially Extending Review Period

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European Antitrust Agenda: Booking.com Flags Potential DSA/DMA Conflict; EU Unlikely to Launch Household Appliances Plan

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UPM/Sappi: EU Doubts Behavioral Remedies Can Resolve Competition Concerns, Sources Say

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