OEP IX / LEVIAT Group Merger Review
Summary
The European Commission cleared the proposed merger between OEP IX and LEVIAT Group under Article 6(1)(b) of the EU Merger Regulation (Regulation 139/2004). The transaction involves companies engaged in metal fabrication, lifting and handling equipment, and construction materials manufacturing. The Phase 1 decision, issued on March 27, 2026 under the super-simplified procedure, raises no competition concerns.
What changed
The European Commission issued a clearance decision for the OEP IX / LEVIAT Group merger under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004. The decision, adopted on March 27, 2026, concludes the Phase 1 investigation initiated following notification on February 25, 2026. The transaction involves economic activities in metal structures manufacturing (NACE C.25.11, C.25.99), lifting and handling equipment (NACE C.28.22), plastic doors and windows (NACE C.22.23), and stone cutting/finishing (NACE C.23.7).
No action is required from the merging parties as the Commission unconditionally cleared the transaction. The provisional deadline of April 1, 2026 was met with the decision issued ahead of schedule. Other undertakings in the affected manufacturing sectors are not required to take any specific steps but should note the completion of this Phase 1 review.
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OEP IX / LEVIAT GROUP
Companies: OEP IX | LEVIAT GROUP Last decision date: 27.03.2026 Case type: Merger Investigation phase: 1 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 25.02.2026 Provisional deadline: 01.04.2026 Economic activities: C.25.99 - Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c. (NACE Rev. 2) C.28.22 - Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment (NACE Rev. 2) C.22.23 - Manufacture of doors and windows of plastic (NACE Rev. 2.1) C.23.7 - Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone (NACE Rev. 2.1) C.25.11 - Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures (NACE Rev. 2.1) Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 27.03.2026 Other case related information Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2026/1512 of 10.03.2026 Description of the concentration of 27.02.2026: EN published on 02.03.2026
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