[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger Between Worthington Steel and Klöckner & Co
The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger between Worthington Steel GmbH and Klöckner & Co SE, allowing Worthington Steel to gain control over Klöckner & Co.
05.03.2026 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has issued Decision No DKK-63/2026 on March 6, 2026, approving the merger between Worthington Steel GmbH, based in Nagold, Germany, and Klöckner & Co SE, located in Düsseldorf, Germany.
This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of Worthington Steel. The authority determined that the merger would not raise any significant competition concerns and therefore granted approval without imposing any remedies or conditions.
Notably, the authority opted not to provide a detailed justification for the decision, as it fully aligned with the requests of the parties involved and did not address any contentious interests or appeals.
Parties have the right to appeal this decision to the District Court in Warsaw within one month of its delivery, with a fixed court fee of 1000 PLN applicable for such appeals.
