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EC Clears Charlesbank / Nordic Capital / Tecomet / Orchid Merger

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control over Tecomet and Orchid by Charlesbank and Nordic Capital under Article 6(1)(b) of the EU Merger Regulation. The decision, issued on 22 April 2026, was a simplified review finding the concentration does not raise doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. The parties operate in the manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies sector (NACE Rev. 2.1 code C.32.5). The provisional deadline for the decision was 05.05.2026.