On April 24, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Competition Authority, using the powers conferred on it by paragraph d) of paragraph 1 of article 19 of the Statutes, approved by Decree-Law No. 125 /2014, of August 18, decides to adopt a non-opposition decision, accompanied by the imposition of conditions and obligations, in accordance with the commitment document and respective annexes, which are included, integral parts of this Decision, in light of paragraph 1 , paragraph b), and paragraph 2 of article 50 of the Competition Law, since the notified operation, with the changes introduced by the proposed commitments, is not likely to create significant obstacles to effective competition in the national market or a substantial part of it.

AdC Decision on Auchan / DIA Merger

The Competition Authority's Board of Directors, on April 24, 2024, utilized its powers to adopt a non-opposition decision for the Auchan / DIA merger. This decision includes conditions and obligations outlined in the commitment document and its annexes, integral parts of the ruling.

 The approval was granted under the Competition Law, considering that the merger, with the proposed commitments, will not significantly impede competition in the national market or a substantial portion of it.



The AdC adopted a non-opposition decision with conditions and obligations in the merger 3/2024 - Auchan / DIA.
The AdC adopted a non-opposition decision with conditions and obligations in the merger 3/2024 - Auchan / DIA.

AdC Decision on Auchan / DIA Merger

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) approved the Auchan / DIA merger with conditions and obligations to ensure competition in the national market.