European Commission Merger Case: EFMS / DESOTEC
Summary
The European Commission has opened a merger case concerning the proposed combination of EFMS and DESOTEC. The case, identified as M.12272, was notified on February 23, 2026, and involves waste collection, recovery, and disposal activities. A provisional deadline for the decision is set for March 30, 2026.
What changed
The European Commission has initiated a merger review for the proposed transaction involving EFMS and DESOTEC, designated as case M.12272. This review falls under Council Regulation 139/2004 and concerns companies operating in the waste collection, recovery, and disposal sector (NACE Rev. 2.1 sector E.38). The notification date was February 23, 2026, with a provisional deadline for a decision set for March 30, 2026. The case is marked as 'Simplified', indicating it may follow a streamlined review process.
Companies involved in mergers or acquisitions within the EU must ensure their transactions comply with the EU Merger Regulation. This case highlights the Commission's ongoing scrutiny of market concentrations. Regulated entities should monitor the progress of this case, particularly if they operate in similar sectors or are planning future M&A activities. While no specific compliance actions are mandated for external parties by this notice, understanding the Commission's review process and timelines is crucial for strategic planning.
What to do next
- Monitor the progress of EC Merger Case M.12272 for EFMS/DESOTEC.
- Review internal M&A policies and procedures in light of ongoing EU merger reviews.
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Sort by: Last decision date ▼ Case title or company name: EFMS Select page EFMS / DESOTEC Merger M.12272 Last decision date: 17.03.2026 Simplified Companies: EFMS | DESOTEC Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 23.02.2026 Provisional deadline: 30.03.2026 Economic activities: E.38 - Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2026/1293 of 02.03.2026 Other case related information Description of the concentration of 23.02.2026: EN published on 24.02.2026 CPP INVESTMENTS / EFMS / NEOGOV Merger M.12126 Last decision date: 05.09.2025 Super-simplified Companies: CPP INVESTMENTS | EFMS | NEOGOV Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 12.08.2025 Provisional deadline: 17.09.2025 Economic activities: J.58.2 - Software publishing (NACE Rev. 2.1) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2025/4713 of 26.08.2025 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 05.09.2025 Decision text(s): EN published on 10.09.2025 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2025/5118 of 18.09.2025 Press communication: MEX/25/2039 Other case related information Description of the concentration of 12.08.2025: EN published on 13.08.2025 EFMS / LEIGH / CALISEN MIDCO I Merger M.11844 Last decision date: 07.02.2025 Simplified Companies: EFMS | LEIGH | CALISEN MIDCO I Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 03.01.2025 Provisional deadline: 07.02.2025 Economic activities: C.33 - Repair and installation of machinery and equipment (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2025/344 of 14.01.2025 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 07.02.2025 Decision text(s): EN published on 11.02.2025 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2025/1258 of 19.02.2025 Press communication: MEX/25/458 Other case related information Description of the concentration of 07.01.2025: EN published on 08.01.2025 EFMS / OEM INTERNATIONAL Merger M.11806 Last decision date: 04.02.2025 Simplified Companies: EFMS | OEM INTERNATIONAL Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 09.01.2025 Provisional deadline: 13.02.2025 Economic activities: G.46.51 - Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software (NACE Rev. 2) G.46.52 - Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts (NACE Rev. 2) G.46.6 - Wholesale of other machinery, equipment and supplies (NACE Rev. 2) G.46.74 - Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (NACE Rev. 2) G.46.76 - Wholesale of other intermediate products (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2025/446 of 17.01.2025 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 04.02.2025 Decision text(s): EN published on 07.02.2025 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2025/1672 of 12.03.2025 Press communication: MEX/25/419 Other case related information Description of the concentration of 10.01.2025: EN published on 13.01.2025 EFMS / OX2 Merger M.11596 Last decision date: 06.08.2024 Simplified Companies: EFMS | OX2 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 15.07.2024 Provisional deadline: 20.08.2024 Economic activities: F.41.10 - Development of building projects (NACE Rev. 2) F.42.22 - Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications (NACE Rev. 2) F.43.9 - Other specialised construction activities (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2024/4681 of 23.07.2024 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 06.08.2024 Decision text(s): EN published on 08.08.2024 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2024/5042 of 13.08.2024 Press communication: MEX/24/4182 Other case related information Description of the concentration of 16.07.2024: EN published on 18.07.2024 EFMS / PERMIRA / UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA Merger M.11549 Last decision date: 26.06.2024 Simplified Companies: EFMS | PERMIRA | UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 04.06.2024 Provisional deadline: 09.07.2024 Economic activities: P.85.41 - Post-secondary non-tertiary education (NACE Rev. 2) P.85.42 - Tertiary education (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2024/3713 of 12.06.2024 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 26.06.2024 Decision text(s): EN published on 02.07.2024 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2024/4376 of 05.07.2024 Press communication: MEX/24/3507 Other case related information Description of the concentration of 05.06.2024: EN published on 06.06.2024 EFMS / PSPIB / RADIUS Merger M.11110 Last decision date: 07.06.2023 Simplified Companies: EFMS | PSPIB | RADIUS Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 05.05.2023 Provisional deadline: 15.06.2023 Economic activities: K.64.20 - Activities of holding companies (NACE Rev. 2) L.68.2 - Rental and operating of own or leased real estate (NACE Rev. 2) L.68.32 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2023/175 of 17.05.2023 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 07.06.2023 Decision text(s): EN published on 09.06.2023 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2023/222 of 26.06.2023 Press communication: MEX/23/3141 Other case related information Section 1.2 of Form CO of 10.05.2023: EN published on 10.05.2023 EFMS / SK SQUARE / SK SHIELDUS Merger M.11090 Last decision date: 08.05.2023 Simplified Companies: EFMS | SK SQUARE | SK SHIELDUS Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 12.04.2023 Provisional deadline: 23.05.2023 Economic activities: N.80.1 - Private security activities (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2023/141 of 24.04.2023 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 08.05.2023 Decision text(s): EN published on 13.11.2023 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2023/1009 of 16.11.2023 Press communication: MEX/23/2683 Other case related information Section 1.2 of Form CO of 17.04.2023: EN published on 18.04.2023 HG / EFMS / TRUSTQUAY / VIEWPOINT Merger M.11067 Last decision date: 05.05.2023 Simplified Companies: HG | EFMS | TRUSTQUAY | VIEWPOINT Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 11.04.2023 Provisional deadline: 22.05.2023 Economic activities: J.62.0 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2023/136 of 19.04.2023 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 05.05.2023 Decision text(s): EN published on 10.05.2023 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2023/147 of 16.05.2023 Press communication: MEX/23/2645 Other case related information Section 1.2 of Form CO of 11.04.2023: EN published on 13.04.2023 HG / EFMS / TA / IFS Merger M.10741 Last decision date: 27.06.2022 Simplified Companies: HG | EFMS | TA | IFS Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 30.05.2022 Provisional deadline: 05.07.2022 Economic activities: J.62.01 - Computer programming activities (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2022/219 of 03.06.2022 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 27.06.2022 Decision text(s): EN published on 06.07.2022 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2022/262 of 07.07.2022 Press communication: MEX/22/4193 Other case related information Section 1.2 of Form CO of 30.05.2022: EN published on 01.06.2022 EFMS / GOLDMAN SACHS / PAREXEL Merger M.10418 Last decision date: 03.11.2021 Simplified Companies: EFMS | GOLDMAN SACHS | PAREXEL Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 05.10.2021 Provisional deadline: 11.11.2021 Economic activities: M.72.11 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2021/417 of 14.10.2021 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 03.11.2021 Decision text(s): EN published on 10.11.2021 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2021/507 of 16.12.2021 Press communication: MEX/21/5810 Other case related information Section 1.2 of Form CO of 05.10.2021: EN published on 07.10.2021 EFMS / VFMF / FOCUSVISION / CONFIRMIT/ DAPRESY Merger M.10140 Last decision date: 23.02.2021 Simplified Companies: EFMS | VFMF | FOCUSVISION | CONFIRMIT/ DAPRESY Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 01.02.2021 Provisional deadline: 08.03.2021 Economic activities: J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities (NACE Rev. 2) J.62.01 - Computer programming activities (NACE Rev. 2) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2021/046 of 09.02.2021 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 23.02.2021 Decision text(s): EN published on 26.02.2021 Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2021/071 of 01.03.2021 Press communication: MEX/21/804 Other case related information Section 1.2 of Form CO of 01.02.2021: EN published on 03.02.2021 EFMS / BLACKSTONE / URBASER Merger M.12371 Last decision date: none Super-simplified Ongoing Investigation phase: 1 Companies: EFMS | BLACKSTONE | URBASER Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 09.03.2026 Provisional deadline: 16.04.2026 Economic activities: E.38.1 - Waste collection (NACE Rev. 2.1) E.38.2 - Waste recovery (NACE Rev. 2.1) Other case related information Description of the concentration of 10.03.2026: EN published on 11.03.2026 Items per page: Showing 1–13 of 13
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