Press Release: Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of HMG by Sovion in abattoir and meat products sector

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Hendrix Meat Group (HMG) by Sovion under the EU merger control Regulation. Both companies are based in The Netherlands and are active in slaughtering of pigs and meat sales. The new company will be the largest player in The Netherlands and one of the largest in Northern Europe, but the Commission has concluded that the transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the various markets where the parties are active.