Industry sources have reported that Henkel submitted a transaction for review by the European Commission. The Commission has provisionally set September 22, 2026, as the deadline for its decision.
Henkel originally announced its agreement to acquire Stahl in February 2026 for €2.1 billion. Henkel said the transaction was subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
This latest EU filing represents a regulatory step towards completion of Henkel’s acquisition of Stahl.
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