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German regulator clears Kemira's takeover of Sidra Wasserchemie
Germany's Federal Cartel Office has cleared Kemira Oyj, a Finnish water chemicals supplier based in Helsinki, to acquire Sidra Wasserchemie GmbH of Ibbenbüren. The approval followed an in-depth competition review and was decided on 18 September 2026. The competition regulator checks whether a takeover would harm rivals or customers, and this clearance means the deal can go ahead.
What does it mean?
The deal to buy Sidra Wasserchemie is now allowed to go through. Kemira can take over the German company, which makes water treatment chemicals.
Who is affected?
Kemira Oyj, Sidra Wasserchemie GmbH and their customers in the water chemicals market.