On September 15, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Portuguese competition authority, AdC, made a significant decision regarding the merger operation Ccent/2026/18 involving Vanderlande and Siemens Logistics.

Exercising its powers under the relevant statutes, the authority adopted a non-opposition decision. This means that the merger is not expected to create significant obstacles to effective competition within the national market or in a substantial part of it.

The decision reflects the authority's assessment that the merger will not adversely affect market dynamics, allowing both companies to proceed with their plans without further regulatory hurdles.