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Case M.12296: SALZGITTER MANNESMANN / HÜTTENWERKE KRUPP MANNESMANN Merger Notification

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The European Commission received a prior notification of a proposed concentration (Case M.12296) involving SALZGITTER MANNESMANN and HÜTTENWERKE KRUPP MANNESMANN pursuant to the EU Merger Regulation. The case has been identified as a candidate for the simplified procedure, indicating straightforward review treatment. Third parties with a sufficient interest may submit observations to the Commission.

What changed

The European Commission published a prior notification of a proposed concentration involving SALZGITTER MANNESMANN acquiring sole control of HÜTTENWERKE KRUPP MANNESMANN. The transaction was notified under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and designated as a candidate for the simplified procedure, which applies to concentrations that do not raise serious doubts as to compatibility with the internal market.

Parties involved in concentrations within the EU should ensure timely notification to the Commission before implementation. Third parties—such as competitors, customers, or suppliers—who may be affected by the proposed transaction may submit observations during the review period. Companies engaged in mergers or acquisitions in the steel sector should monitor this and similar proceedings for precedent on Commission approach to simplified procedure cases.

What to do next

  1. Monitor for Commission review outcomes
  2. Submit observations if third-party interests are affected

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Apr 16, 2026

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​ Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12296 – SALZGITTER MANNESMANN / HÜTTENWERKE KRUPP MANNESMANN) – Candidate case for simplified procedure

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12296 – SALZGITTER MANNESMANN / HÜTTENWERKE KRUPP MANNESMANN) – Candidate case for simplified procedure

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12296 – SALZGITTER MANNESMANN / HÜTTENWERKE KRUPP MANNESMANN) – Candidate case for simplified procedure

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OJ C, C/2026/2284, 16.4.2026, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/2284/oj (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)

ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/2284/oj

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Classification

Agency
EC
Published
April 16th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
Case M.12296 – OJ C/2026/2284
Docket
M.12296

Who this affects

Applies to
Manufacturers
Industry sector
3241 Chemical Manufacturing
Activity scope
Merger filing review Concentration notification
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Antitrust & Competition
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Corporate Governance

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