[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger in Publishing Sector
The Polish Competition Authority has approved a merger involving several publishing companies, allowing them to form a joint venture. This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated by the companies involved.
03.03.2026 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has issued Decision No DKK-59/2026 on March 4, 2026, approving a merger between multiple publishing entities. The merger involves Dom Wydawniczy Rebis sp. z o.o., Dressler Dublin sp. z o.o., Grupa Wydawnicza Media Rodzina sp. z o.o., Muza S.A., Prószyński Media sp. z o.o., PUBLICAT S.A., Społeczny Instytut Wydawniczy ZNAK sp. z o.o., Wydawnictwo 'Nasza Księgarnia' sp. z o.o., and ZYSK I S - KA Wydawnictwo Tadeusz Zysk, Aldona Zysk sp. j.
The decision was made after an antitrust investigation was initiated based on a request from the involved companies. The merger aims to create a joint venture that will enhance their competitive position in the publishing market.
No remedies or conditions were imposed as part of the approval, indicating that the authority found no significant competition concerns arising from the merger. The decision allows the companies to proceed with their plans to collaborate more closely in the publishing sector.
