Motherson / Nexans Autoelectric Merger, Article 6(1)(b) Decision
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The European Commission issued a Phase 1 decision under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004 for the Motherson / Nexans Autoelectric merger (Case M.12340). The Commission declared the concentration compatible with the common market, marking clearance without a full investigation. The merger involves companies operating in C.29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories (NACE Rev. 2.1).
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The European Commission issued a decision under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004 for the Motherson / Nexans Autoelectric concentration. This Phase 1 decision, adopted on 21.04.2026, declares the merger compatible with the common market, completing the simplified merger review procedure.
For parties in the automotive supply chain, this clearance under the simplified procedure indicates the Commission found no competition concerns requiring further investigation. The case was notified on 25.03.2026 with a provisional deadline of 05.05.2026, consistent with standard Phase 1 timing.
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MOTHERSON / NEXANS AUTOELECTRIC
Companies: MOTHERSON | NEXANS AUTOELECTRIC Last decision date: 21.04.2026 Case type: Merger Investigation phase: 1 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 25.03.2026 Provisional deadline: 05.05.2026 Economic activities: C.29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories (NACE Rev. 2.1) Related cases: FS.100316 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 21.04.2026 Press communication: MEX26860 of 22.04.2026 Other case related information Prior publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2026/2085 of 07.04.2026 Description of the concentration of 25.03.2026: EN published on 27.03.2026
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