The European Commission recently approved the proposed acquisition of the German slaughterhouse company Südfleisch by Dutch-based Sovion group under the EU Merger Regulation. Both companies are active in the slaughtering of pigs and cattle and meat sales. The main impact of the transaction will be on the slaughtering markets in the southern region of Germany. The Commission has concluded that the transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the slaughtering markets in Germany or in any other markets where the parties are active.

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