[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger Between Axpo Polska and Polenergia Elektrociepłownia
The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger between Axpo Polska and Polenergia Elektrociepłownia, allowing Axpo to gain control over the latter.
14.01.2026 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (DKK) issued Decision No DKK-7/2026 on January 15, 2026, granting approval for Axpo Polska sp. z o.o. to acquire control over Polenergia Elektrociepłownia Nowa Sarzyna sp. z o.o. This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of Axpo Polska.
According to the authority, the decision was made without the need for detailed justification, as it fully met the requests of the parties involved and did not address any contentious interests. The approval indicates that the merger does not raise significant competition concerns.
Parties involved in this merger include Axpo Polska, a company based in Warsaw, and Polenergia Elektrociepłownia, located in Nowa Sarzyna. The decision allows Axpo to expand its operations in the energy sector without imposing any remedies or conditions.
