The Greek competition authority has issued a press release announcing the approval of the acquisition of joint control over the company 'Θ. ΝΙΤΣΙΑΚΟΣ ΑΒΕΕ ΠΤΗΝΟΤΡΟΦΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΕΙΣ' by PERUTNINA PTUJ D.O.O. and other associated companies.

This merger pertains to the markets of poultry meat distribution, animal feed production, and wholesale grain supply, with the affected market being specifically poultry meat distribution. The relevant geographic market is defined as the entire territory of Greece.

After analyzing the horizontal and vertical effects of the merger, the authority concluded that it does not lead to significant changes in competition conditions in the relevant markets, both horizontally and vertically. Therefore, the merger is compatible with the requirements for competition in the respective markets within Greece.

This announcement serves as an unofficial document for media use and does not bind the competition authority.

The full text of the decision will be published in the Government Gazette and on the competition authority's website.