Organisation: Zoetis
EU’s novel Zoetis probe unlikely to deter innovation
The European Commission’s novel abuse of dominance investigation into animal health company Zoetis for allegedly preventing the launch of a rival product is unlikely to discourage innovation in the sector, experts have said.
02 April 2024
Aaaaaand scene: The Briefing for 26 March 2024
The Digital Markets Act compliance workshops have come to an end, but the jury is still out on the overall effectiveness of the exercise. Perhaps indicative of this, Microsoft kicked off its session today by telling regulators and stakeholders not to expect anything new. Also in The Briefing, the European Commission probes Zoetis for terminating an acquired pipeline product that was set to be commercialised by a third party.
26 March 2024
EU closes two antitrust probes due to insufficient evidence
The European Commission has closed two separate antitrust investigations in the wood pulp and water infrastructure sectors after dawn raiding several companies in both markets.
15 June 2023
EU raids synthetic turf companies
The European Commission has raided multiple sports turf companies across several member states based on concerns they might have breached EU cartel rules.
07 June 2023
ACCC mulls divestiture offer in animal health merger
Animal health company Zoetis has proposed divesting the rights to several of rival Jurox’s products related to cow treatments to secure clearance of their merger in Australia.
11 August 2022
EU raids water infrastructure companies
The European Commission has raided multiple companies that construct networks and treatment plants for drinking water and wastewater on suspicion that they rigged bids for tenders involving EU funds.
14 June 2022
EU raids fashion companies
The European Commission has raided companies in several member states active in the fashion industry.
19 May 2022
UPDATE: Mercedes-Benz kickstarts EU and UK car recycling probe
The European Commission and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority have opened parallel probes into the vehicle recycling market, after both authorities raided companies and associations in the sector following a tip-off from Mercedes-Benz.
16 March 2022
New Zealand remains concerned over animal health merger
New Zealand’s antitrust watchdog has reiterated its concerns that animal health company Zoetis’ proposed acquisition of Jurox will harm competition for certain pre-anesthetics and sedatives for cats and dogs.
09 March 2022
EU continues dawn raid surge after searching defence company
The European Commission has raided an unnamed company in the defence sector, as it upholds its recent promise to conduct more office searches.
24 November 2021