EU Antitrust Regulators Pause Investigation into Mars' $36 Billion Kellanova Deal
EU antitrust regulators paused their investigation into candy maker Mars' $36 billion bid for Pringles maker Kellanova on Tuesday while they await data requested from the companies.
The European Commission, which acts as the competition watchdog for the 27-country bloc, last month opened a full-scale investigation into the deal, warning that it could result in price increases.
"The 'clock' in merger investigations can be suspended if the parties fail to provide, in a timely fashion, an important piece of...
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