VIG / NÜRNBERGER Insurance Merger - Case M.12343
Summary
The European Commission approved VIG's proposed acquisition of Nürnberger under the simplified merger procedure. The decision, issued under Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 139/2004, found that the concentration does not raise serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. Both companies operate in the insurance, reinsurance, and pension funding sector (NACE Rev. 2.1).
What changed
The European Commission issued a clearance decision under Article 6(1)(b) for the proposed merger between VIG and Nürnberger, both operating in the insurance and reinsurance sector. The Commission determined that the concentration does not raise serious doubts regarding compatibility with the common market and therefore cleared the transaction.\n\nAffected parties, primarily insurance market participants and investors in VIG and Nürnberger, may proceed with the transaction following this clearance. The simplified procedure indicates straightforward competitive assessment with no significant regulatory obstacles to completion.
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VIG / NÜRNBERGER
Companies: VIG | NÜRNBERGER Last decision date: 15.04.2026 Case type: Merger Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 18.03.2026 Provisional deadline: 27.04.2026 Economic activities: L.65 - Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security (NACE Rev. 2.1) Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 15.04.2026 Other case related information Prior publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2026/1935 of 27.03.2026 Description of the concentration of 19.03.2026: EN published on 20.03.2026
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