[Decision Summary] Approval of LG Chem's Acquisition of LG Toray Hungary Battery Separator
The Polish Competition Authority has approved LG Chem's acquisition of control over LG Toray Hungary Battery Separator, confirming no competitive concerns were raised during the review.
18.11.2025 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has issued Decision No DKK-270/2025 on November 19, 2025, granting LG Chem, Ltd. from South Korea permission to acquire control over LG Toray Hungary Battery Separator Kft., located in Hungary.
This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of LG Chem. The authority determined that the merger would not significantly impede effective competition in the market.
Notably, the decision did not require any remedies or further conditions, as it fully aligned with the request of the parties involved. The authority opted not to provide a detailed justification for the decision, as it did not involve any contentious interests or appeals.
