Novo Holdings' $16.5B Catalent Acquisition Faces US Scrutiny Amid EU Approval
Novo Holdings' proposed $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent has been granted unconditional approval by the European Commission, marking a significant step forward for the deal[1][2]. The Commission determined that the merger would not significantly impact competition within the European Economic Area, as several credible contract development and manufacturing organizations remain available in the market[2]. This decision clears a major regulatory hurdle for Novo Holdings, enabling them to proceed with plans to finalize the acquisition by the end of 2024[1].
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