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Liberty Global / Telefonica / Infravia / Netomnia and BRSK Merger

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Published March 30th, 2026
Detected March 31st, 2026
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Summary

The European Commission granted Phase 1 clearance to the Liberty Global / Telefonica / Infravia / Netomnia and BRSK Assets concentration under the super-simplified procedure. The decision (Art. 6(1)(b)) was issued on March 30, 2026. The case falls under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and involves wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunications activities (NACE K.61.10).

What changed

The European Commission reviewed the merger concentration between Liberty Global, Telefonica, Infravia, Netomnia, and BRSK Assets and issued a non-opposition decision under Article 6(1)(b) of the EU Merger Regulation on March 30, 2026. The case proceeded under the super-simplified procedure, indicating straightforward competitive analysis with no apparent overlap or market concerns requiring further investigation.

The provisional deadline for the case was April 8, 2026, with notification submitted on February 27, 2026. Companies involved in reportable concentrations should ensure proper notification procedures are followed and monitor the case registry for any updates. No remedies, commitments, or penalties are associated with this Phase 1 clearance.

Source document (simplified)

M.12367

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LIBERTY GLOBAL / TELEFONICA / INFRAVIA / NETOMNIA AND BRSK ASSETS

Companies: LIBERTY GLOBAL | TELEFONICA | INFRAVIA | NETOMNIA AND BRSK ASSETS Last decision date: 30.03.2026 Case type: Merger Investigation phase: 1 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 27.02.2026 Provisional deadline: 08.04.2026 Economic activities: K.61.10 - Wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 30.03.2026 Other case related information Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2026/1744 of 17.03.2026 Description of the concentration of 03.03.2026: EN published on 04.03.2026

Named provisions

Art. 6(1)(b) Non-opposition Decision Council Regulation 139/2004

Source

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Classification

Agency
EC
Published
March 30th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
M.12367 / OJEU C/2026/1744
Docket
M.12367

Who this affects

Applies to
Telecommunications firms Investors
Industry sector
5170 Telecommunications 5231 Securities & Investments
Activity scope
Merger Control Concentration Notification
Threshold
EU merger notification thresholds under Council Regulation 139/2004
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Antitrust & Competition
Operational domain
Legal
Compliance frameworks
EU Competition Law EUMR
Topics
Telecommunications Financial Services

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