[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger Between Wanhua Chemical and Aekyung Chemical
The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger between Wanhua Chemical International Pte. Ltd. and Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd., allowing them to create a joint venture without any conditions or remedies.
23.11.2025 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (DKK) issued Decision No DKK-275/2025 on November 24, 2025, approving the merger between Wanhua Chemical International Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore, and Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea. This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of the two companies.
The merger involves the establishment 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 legal framework, the authority opted not to provide a detailed justification for the decision, indicating that it was straightforward and did not require further elaboration. The decision allows the companies to proceed with their plans without any imposed conditions or remedies.
