Germany: Federal Cartel Office investigation into acquisition of control of CyberArk by Palo Alto Networks
Progress
Current status
concluded
19 Dec 2025 concluded
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Federal Cartel Office approved acquisition of CyberArk by Palo Alto Networks
On 19 December 2025, the Federal Cartel Office approved Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of CyberArk. The FCO assessed potential competition effects in the cybersecurity software market, particularly regarding CyberArk’s privileged access management …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority