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[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger Between Rengo Co. and Sumitomo Forestry

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The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger between Rengo Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., allowing them to establish a joint venture without any conditions or remedies.

27.11.2025 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)


The Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has issued Decision No DKK-280/2025 on November 28, 2025, approving the merger between Rengo Co., Ltd., based in Osaka, Japan, and Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan. This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of the two companies.

The merger involves the creation of a joint venture as outlined in their application. The authority noted that the decision fully meets the requests of the parties involved and does not address any contentious interests or result from an appeal.

As per the applicable laws, the decision does not require a detailed justification since it aligns with the interests of both parties. The companies have the right to appeal this decision to the District Court in Warsaw within one month of its delivery.

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