Merger M.12158: Leonardo, Iveco, Astra Decision
Summary
The European Commission has issued a decision regarding the merger M.12158 involving Leonardo, Iveco Defence Vehicles, and Astra Veicoli Industriali. The decision, dated March 16, 2026, concerns the manufacture of weapons, ammunition, motor vehicles, and defense activities.
What changed
The European Commission has finalized its review of Merger M.12158, concerning the acquisition involving Leonardo, Iveco Defence Vehicles, and Astra Veicoli Industriali. The decision, dated March 16, 2026, falls under Council Regulation 139/2004 and relates to economic activities including the manufacture of weapons and ammunition, motor vehicles, and defense activities.
This is a standard merger review process. Companies involved in the transaction have received a final decision. No specific compliance actions or deadlines are indicated for external parties beyond the conclusion of the merger review itself. The decision is binding on the parties involved in the merger.
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LEONARDO / IVECO DEFENCE VEHICLES / ASTRA VEICOLI INDUSTRIALI
Companies: LEONARDO | IVECO DEFENCE VEHICLES | ASTRA VEICOLI INDUSTRIALI Last decision date: 16.03.2026 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 09.02.2026 Provisional deadline: 16.03.2026 Economic activities: C.25.30 - Manufacture of weapons and ammunition (NACE Rev. 2.1) C.29.10 - Manufacture of motor vehicles (NACE Rev. 2.1) C.33.2 - Installation of industrial machinery and equipment (NACE Rev. 2.1) P.84.22 - Defence activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2026/1021 of 16.02.2026 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 16.03.2026 Other case related information Description of the concentration of 10.02.2026: EN published on 12.02.2026
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