The Czech competition authority has granted approval for the merger between PALATUA a.s. and FC Viktoria Plzeň, allowing PALATUA to gain exclusive control over the football club. This decision was made through a simplified procedure and has already taken legal effect.

PALATUA a.s. is part of a business group led by Mr. M.S., who is primarily active in various industries including engineering, automotive, railway, aerospace, and defense through CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP a.s. and its subsidiaries.

FC Viktoria Plzeň operates in the professional sports sector, specifically in football. The competition authority concluded that the merger would not significantly disrupt competition, leading to the issuance of the approval decision.