Brussels, 22 November 2024
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Fressnapf by AISE, both of Germany, and by Cinven of the UK.
The transaction relates primarily to the sectors of production and retail supply of pet food.
The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given its limited impact on competition in the markets where the companies are active. The notified transaction was examined under the normal merger review procedure.
More information is available on the Commission’s competition website, in the public case register under the case number M.11706.