[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger by Polish Competition Authority
The Polish Competition Authority has approved a merger involving several retail companies, allowing them to form a joint enterprise without any conditions or remedies.
04.12.2025 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) issued Decision No DKK-293/2025 on December 5, 2025, approving a merger request from Eurocash S.A., NETTO sp. z o.o., Grupa Chorten sp. z o.o., Polskie Supermarkety sp. z o.o., and Partnerski Serwis Detaliczny S.A. The decision was made following an antitrust investigation initiated by the companies.
The merger involves the establishment of a joint enterprise among the aforementioned companies, which was deemed to not raise any significant competition concerns. The authority noted that the decision fully complies with the request of the parties involved and does not address any contentious interests or appeals.
As per the legal framework, the authority opted not to provide a detailed justification for the decision, as it was straightforward and aligned with the parties' request. The decision is subject to appeal to the District Court in Warsaw within one month of its delivery.
