[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger Between Pella Capital and Karton-Pak
The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger between Pella Capital and Karton-Pak, allowing Pella Capital to gain control over Karton-Pak without any conditions or remedies.
18.08.2025 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (DKK) issued Decision No DKK-204/2025 on August 19, 2025, granting approval for Pella Capital sp. z o.o. to acquire control over Karton-Pak S.A. This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of Pella Capital.
According to the authority, the decision did not require a detailed justification as it fully met the request of the applicant and did not involve any disputes or appeals. The approval signifies that the merger is not expected to harm competition in the relevant market.
The decision also outlines the process for appealing the ruling, which can be made to the District Court in Warsaw within one month of receiving the decision. An appeal is subject to a fixed fee of 1000 PLN, although exemptions may be granted under certain conditions.