European Union: European Commission investigation into Booking's proposed acquisition of eTraveli
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Issued blocking ruling in EU Commission investigation into Booking proposed acquisition of eTraveli
On 25 September 2023, the EU Commission blocked Booking's proposed acquisition of eTraveli under the EU Merger Regulation. The decision was made due to concerns that the acquisition would strengthen Booking's dominant position in the European hotel …
SourceAnnounced Commission Phase 2 investigation into Booking proposed acquisition of eTraveli and published Statement of Objections
On 9 June 2023, the European Commission announced that it had sent Booking a Statement of Objections over the proposed acquisition of eTraveli and opened a Phase 2 investigation. The Commission notified Booking Holdings of its initial assessment tha…
SourceAnnounced EU Commission investigation into Booking proposed acquisition of eTraveli
On 16 November 2022, the European Commission announced opening an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Flugo Group Holdings AB, trading as eTraveli, by Booking Holdings. The Commission stated that the acquisition could strengthen Booking's…
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