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European Commission Phase II review: Aurubis/Metallo merger cleared unconditionally; copper and copper scrap procurement/refining assessment (M.9409)

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CASE HUB ARCHIVED

This archived case hub reflects the position as at the decision of 4 May 2020 and is no longer maintained. For further details, see the timeline and commentary.

Case facts

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European Commission merger investigation into Aurubis AG’s proposed acquisition of Metallo Group Holding NV (Case M.9409). The deal features horizontal overlaps in the markets for copper and copper scrap destined for refining.

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On 4 May 2020, the Commission cleared the transaction without conditions.

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Aurubis AG (Aurubis)

Germany-based Aurubis is a global supplier of non-ferrous metals and Europe’s largest integrated copper producer. It treats copper concentrates and scrap to make copper cathodes and refining by-products. It also supplies copper shapes and semi-finished copper, plus copper alloy goods including flat-rolled material, bars, rods and wires.

Metallo Group Holding NV (Metallo)

Belgium-based Metallo works in the recycling, processing and trading of non-ferrous metals. It refines copper scrap to produce copper anodes, copper cathodes, tin, lead and other refining by-products...

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