[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger Between Loacker Recycling GmbH and SAKER spol. s r.o.
The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger between Loacker Recycling GmbH and SAKER spol. s r.o., allowing Loacker to gain control over SAKER without any conditions or remedies.
18.03.2026 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (DKK) issued Decision No DKK-75/2026 on March 19, 2026, approving the merger between Loacker Recycling GmbH, based in Götzis, Austria, and SAKER spol. s r.o., located in Kroměřiž, Czech Republic. This decision follows a request from Loacker Recycling and allows the company to jointly control SAKER with its existing shareholders.
The decision was made under Article 18 in conjunction with Article 13 of the Polish Competition and Consumer Protection Act. The authority noted that the merger does not raise any competition concerns and therefore did not require a detailed justification for the decision.
As per the regulations, 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, although exemptions may apply for parties demonstrating insufficient financial means.
