Germany: Bundeskartellamt investigation into the acquisition of ESMC by Bosch, Infineon and NXP
Progress
Current status
in force
07 Nov 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
semiconductors
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Approved acquisition of ESMC by Bosch, Infineon and NXP
On 7 November 2023, the Bundeskartellamt approved the plan presented by Bosch, Infineon and NXP to each acquire 10 percent of the shares in the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) founded by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Com…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority