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EU Merger Control: Commission Steps Up Enforcement Against Incorrect or Misleading Information
The European Commission has intensified enforcement against companies providing incorrect or misleading information in merger approvals, evidenced by a $44 million fine on Kingspan and a Statement of Objections against KKR. These actions show negligence alone can trigger fines up to 1% of global turnover and enforcement can extend beyond cleared or abandoned deals, affecting multinational companies globally.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You must double-check all merger information across your global business this week as the EU now fines companies for mistakes even after deals close or fail. Negligence in your merger filings can hit your entire company's turnover, not just European revenue.
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2 sources · first reported 26 Oct 2026 · latest 5 Nov 2026
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