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Press release from the Competition Council regarding the economic concentration project concerning the acquisition by the company “Motion JVCo Limited” of the exclusive control of the global lubricants business of the group “BP p.l.c.” (Castrol), through the acquisition of 100% of the shares and voting rights of the company “Castrol Group Holdings Limited”
In accordance with Article 13 of Law No. 104-12 on freedom of prices and competition and Article 10 of Decree No. 2-14-652 issued for its implementation, as amended and supplemented, the Competition Council makes available to the public the “operation summary” below, containing the information provided by the parties. This information has been prepared by the notifying parties, who are solely responsible. Any inaccurate or distorted information contained therein does not in any way prejudge the Competition Council’s position on the proposed operation. The publication of this press release does not attest to the completeness of the file provided for …
Note on the evolution of diesel and gasoline prices on international markets and their impact on pump prices in the national market (Period from March 16 to April 1, 2026)
I: General Context Following the first analysis dedicated to the period from March 1st to March 16, 2026, this note aims to examine the developments during the subsequent period, marked by an intensification of price increases on international markets between March 16 and April 1, 2026. This sequence is characterized by a significant acceleration of oil product prices, in a context of high volatility, with direct implications on the national market’s supply conditions. In this context, the Competition Council continued its exchanges with sector operators to assess, in a comparative approach, the dynamics of transmitting variations in international prices to …
Press release regarding the meeting of the Competition Council Section – Held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026
In accordance with Article 38 of the Internal Regulations of the Competition Council, the Council Section held a meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00 am, under the chairmanship of Mr. Abdelaziz TALBI, Vice-President of the Competition Council, to examine the file submitted to it by the Council’s investigative services. The section decided to authorize the following economic concentration operation: The acquisition by the company “Brookfield Corporation” of the indirect exclusive control of the companies forming the “Oaktree” group. …
Press release regarding the meeting of the Permanent Commission of the Competition Council – Friday, April 10, 2026 –
In accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of Law No. 20-13 on the Competition Council, as amended and supplemented, the Permanent Commission of the Council held a meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 09:30, under the chairmanship of Mr. Ahmed Rahhou, President of the Competition Council, to examine the files submitted to it by the Council’s investigative services. At the beginning of its work, the Permanent Commission approved the minutes of its meeting held on March 27, 2026. The Permanent Commission then decided to authorize the following economic concentration operations: The joint control acquisition by the companies “Nareva …
Press release regarding the meeting of the Competition Council Section – Held on Thursday, April 09, 2026
In accordance with Article 38 of the internal regulations of the Competition Council, the Council Section held a meeting on Thursday, April 09, 2026 at 10:00 am, under the chairmanship of Mr. Adil Boukbir, Vice-President of the Competition Council, to examine the files submitted to it by the Council’s investigation services. The Section then decided to authorize the following economic concentration operations: Exclusive control acquisition by the company « NMDC GROUP PJSC », through its subsidiary « NMDC INFRA – LLC – SPC – O.P.C », of the company « LANTANIA AGUAS S.L.U » ; Exclusive control acquisition by the …
Press release from the Competition Council regarding the economic concentration project concerning the acquisition by the company “Dolitrium SARL” of material and immaterial assets related to the manufacturing of mattresses, foams, sofas, and metal bed bases, held by the company “Industrie Marocaine de la Mousse et du Matelas SAS”
In accordance with Article 13 of Law No. 104-12 on freedom of prices and competition and Article 10 of Decree No. 2-14-652 issued for its implementation, as amended and supplemented, the Competition Council makes available to the public the following « operation summary » containing information provided by the parties. This information has been prepared by the notifying parties, who are solely responsible. Any inaccurate or distorted information contained therein does not in any way prejudge the Competition Council’s position on the proposed operation. The publication of this press release does not attest to the completeness of the file provided …
Statement from the Competition Council regarding the economic concentration project concerning the acquisition by the company “Pick Albatros Holding For Financial Investments”, through its subsidiary “Albatros Hospitality SA”, of assets related to part of the hotel activity of the company “Risma SA”
In accordance with Article 13 of Law No. 104-12 on freedom of prices and competition and Article 10 of Decree No. 2-14-652 issued for its implementation, as amended and supplemented, the Competition Council makes available to the public the “summary of the operation” below, containing the information provided by the parties. This information has been prepared by the notifying parties, who are solely responsible. Any inaccurate or distorted information contained therein does not in any way prejudge the Competition Council’s position on the proposed operation. The publication of this statement does not attest to the completeness of the file provided …
Press release from the Competition Council regarding the economic concentration project concerning the acquisition of exclusive control of the animal nutrition and health activity of DSM-Firmenich AG by Specialty Bidco B.V., Specialty (U.S.) Bidco, Inc., Essential Bidco B.V. and Essential (U.S.) Bidco, Inc., vehicles managed and/or advised by CVC Fund IX
In accordance with Article 13 of Law No. 104-12 on freedom of prices and competition and Article 10 of Decree No. 2-14-652 issued for its implementation, as amended and supplemented, the Competition Council makes available to the public the « operation summary » below, containing the information provided by the parties. This information has been prepared by the notifying parties, who are solely responsible. Any inaccurate or distorted information contained therein does not in any way prejudge the Competition Council’s position on the proposed operation. The publication of this press release does not attest to the completeness of the file …
Press release from the Competition Council regarding the economic concentration project concerning the acquisition of indirect exclusive control of the company “Green Mobility Holding SA” by the company “Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft AG” via its subsidiary “Europcar Holding Luxembourg SA”
In accordance with Article 13 of Law No. 104-12 on freedom of prices and competition and Article 10 of Decree No. 2-14-652 issued for its implementation, as amended and supplemented, the Competition Council makes available to the public the “operation summary” below, containing the information provided by the parties. This information was prepared by the notifying parties, who are solely responsible. Any inaccurate or distorted information contained therein does not in any way prejudge the Competition Council’s position on the proposed operation. The publication of this press release does not attest to the completeness of the file provided for in …
Press release from the Competition Council regarding the economic concentration project concerning the joint takeover of the company « Société Phocéenne de Participations SA » by the company « Oakview Capital L6 DAC » and the company « CF BM UK Holdings LTD »
In accordance with Article 13 of Law No. 104-12 on freedom of prices and competition and Article 10 of Decree No. 2-14-652 issued for its implementation, as amended and supplemented, the Competition Council makes available to the public the « summary of the operation » below, containing the information provided by the parties. This information has been prepared by the notifying parties, who are solely responsible. Any inaccurate or distorted information contained therein does not in any way prejudge the Competition Council’s position on the proposed operation. The publication of this press release does not attest to the completeness of …
