[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger by Polish Competition Authority
The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger involving the Jankiewicz Family Foundation acquiring part of the assets of Super ZOO companies. The decision was made without any objections or conditions.
07.08.2025 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (DKK) issued Decision No DKK-200/2025 on August 8, 2025, approving the merger application submitted by the Jankiewicz Family Foundation. This merger involves the acquisition of certain assets from Super ZOO sp. z o.o., Super ZOO Polska sp. z o.o., Super ZOO Retail sp. z o.o., and Plaček Holding SE.
The decision was based on the provisions of the Polish Competition and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Article 18 in conjunction with Article 13. The authority conducted an antitrust investigation but found no grounds for objections, leading to the approval of the merger as requested by the parties involved.
Notably, the authority opted not to provide a detailed justification for the decision, as it fully aligned with the parties' request and did not involve any disputes or appeals. The decision is subject to appeal to the District Court in Warsaw within one month of its delivery.