On Friday 28 October, the European Commission conditionally authorised the planned acquisition of Alteo ARC and Alufin by Imerys, all of which are active in the production and supply of several types of specialist aluminium in the European Economic Area.
The Commission’s preliminary investigation revealed that the planned transaction would lead to a large combined market share on the market for white fused alumina for refractory and abrasive applications (including its sub-segment, bubble...