The approval by the Swedish Competition Authority of the acquisition of ViaCon VA is still pending
Press releaseStockholm 2 August 2017In a press release on 22 June 2017, Ahlsell AB announced an agreement to acquire ViaCon VA – a Swedish water and sewer distribution business. It was also communicated that the transaction required the approval of The Swedish Competition Authority and closing was planned to September 2017. Today, the Swedish Competition Authority announced its decision to conduct a special investigation to further examine the acquisition before reaching a conclusion, which will be announced within three months from today. For further information contact:Johan