Glencore / Finénergies Merger - Case M.12300
Summary
The European Commission has issued a decision regarding the Glencore / Finénergies merger (Case M.12300). The decision, dated March 25, 2026, falls under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004, indicating a non-objection to the merger under simplified procedures. The provisional deadline for related actions is April 10, 2026.
What changed
The European Commission has issued a decision under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004 concerning the merger between Glencore and Finénergies (Case M.12300). This decision signifies that the merger has been cleared under the simplified merger review procedure, meaning it does not raise competition concerns. The decision date is March 25, 2026, and the notification was filed on March 3, 2026.
Companies involved in this merger should be aware of the provisional deadline of April 10, 2026, for any subsequent actions or filings related to this clearance. The economic activities affected are wholesale and retail sale of fuels and related products. Compliance officers should ensure all necessary post-merger integration steps are aligned with this clearance and any associated timelines.
What to do next
- Confirm completion of all post-merger integration steps by the provisional deadline of April 10, 2026.
- Ensure compliance with any ongoing reporting or operational requirements related to the merger.
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GLENCORE / FINCOENERGIES
Companies: GLENCORE | FINCOENERGIES Last decision date: 25.03.2026 Case type: Merger Investigation phase: 1 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 03.03.2026 Provisional deadline: 10.04.2026 Economic activities: G.46.81 - Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products (NACE Rev. 2.1) G.47.3 - Retail sale of automotive fuel (NACE Rev. 2.1) Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 25.03.2026 Other case related information Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2026/1516 of 10.03.2026 Description of the concentration of 03.03.2026: EN published on 05.03.2026
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