[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger by Polish Competition Authority
The Polish Competition Authority has approved a merger involving several retail companies, allowing them to form a joint enterprise without any conditions or remedies.
04.12.2025 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (DKK) issued Decision No DKK-293/2025 on December 5, 2025, approving a merger request submitted by Eurocash S.A., NETTO sp. z o.o., Grupa Chorten sp. z o.o., Polskie Supermarkety sp. z o.o., and Partnerski Serwis Detaliczny S.A. The decision allows these companies to create a joint enterprise as outlined in their application.
The authority noted that the decision did not require a detailed justification since it fully met the requests of the parties involved and did not resolve any disputes between them. This indicates a straightforward approval process without any contentious issues.
As per the applicable laws, the decision can be appealed to the District Court in Warsaw within one month of its delivery. The appeal process is subject to a fixed fee of 1000 PLN, with provisions for fee waivers for individuals demonstrating financial hardship.
