Thermo Fisher / Clario Merger Decision
Summary
The European Commission has issued a decision regarding the merger between Thermo Fisher and Clario under Council Regulation 139/2004. The decision, dated March 19, 2026, was made under Article 6(1)(b) of the regulation.
What changed
The European Commission has finalized its review of the proposed merger between Thermo Fisher and Clario, Case M.12264. The decision, issued on March 19, 2026, under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004, signifies the Commission's determination on the concentration.
This decision is binding and has implications for the companies involved in the merger. Regulated entities in the medical device manufacturing and healthcare sectors should note the Commission's assessment of this significant transaction. The provisional deadline for related actions was March 23, 2026.
What to do next
- Review the European Commission's decision on the Thermo Fisher/Clario merger.
- Assess any implications for ongoing or future M&A activities within the medical device and healthcare sectors.
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M.12264
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THERMO FISHER / CLARIO
Companies: THERMO FISHER | CLARIO Last decision date: 19.03.2026 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 16.02.2026 Provisional deadline: 23.03.2026 Economic activities: C.32.5 - Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies (NACE Rev. 2.1) K.63.1 - Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) R.86 - Human health activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) R.86.9 - Other human health activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) Prior publication in OJ: OJEU C/2026/1155 of 24.02.2026 Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 19.03.2026 Other case related information Description of the concentration of 17.02.2026: EN published on 18.02.2026
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