EDEKA's Acquisition of tegut Approved with Conditions

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The German competition authority has approved EDEKA's acquisition of tegut supermarkets with significant conditions, including a commitment to refrain from acquiring additional locations for four years.

26.10.2026 | German competition authority

On September 28, 2026, the German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, announced its decision to approve EDEKA's acquisition of 178 tegut supermarkets and other business segments.

As part of the approval, EDEKA has agreed to a significant condition: it will not acquire an additional 24 tegut locations for a period of four years. This measure aims to maintain competition in the market and prevent potential monopolistic practices.

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