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Economy

ACM Can Now Block Smaller Takeovers

FD22 September · 20:211 day ago

The Dutch Second Chamber is granting the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) additional powers to prevent companies from accumulating excessive market power through a series of small acquisitions, a practice known as 'stringing pearls.' This legislative move aims to curb anti-competitive behavior, specifically citing concerns in the veterinary services market where such strategies could lead to undue dominance.

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