First Second Phase Proceedings under the Transaction Value Threshold in Germany
In its decision of 17 June 2024, the German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has cleared the takeover of Olink Holding AB (publ), Sweden (“Olink”) by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., USA (“Thermo Fisher”) after an extensive review period exceeding five months (press release). This case marks a significant milestone as it is the first time that…