What is merger control?

A concentration is a change of control in the whole or parts of one or more undertakings occurring on a lasting basis, as a result of:

• The merger of two or more undertakings;
• The acquisition of control of the whole or parts of the share capital or parts of the assets of one or various other undertakings; or
• The creation of a joint venture performing on a lasting basis all the functions of an autonomous economic entity (full capacity).