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ACM clears acquisition of stake in HTM by Dutch Railways NS
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) today announced that Dutch Railways NS is allowed to acquire a 49% stake in HTM, the municipal public transport company in The Hague. All shares of HTM are currently owned by the city of The Hague. … -
Planned merger between two southern Dutch hospitals requires further investigation
The planned merger between two hospitals in the southern part of the Netherlands, Stichting Lievensberg Hospital in the city of Bergen op Zoom and Stichting R.K. Hospital St. Franciscus in the city of Roosendaal, potentially restricts the options for … -
New connection with German grid benefits Dutch consumers
With the construction of a new connection between the Dutch and German grids, it will become even easier to supply electricity on the Dutch market. That is the conclusion of the informal opinion that the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets … -
2013 Liquidity Report
Wholesale markets for natural gas and electricity Liquid energy exchanges are a critical condition for well-functioning energy markets, from which consumers ultimately benefit as well. Increased liquidity raises confidence among market participants, and … -
Two Dutch publishing firms are allowed to rent out ebooks together
The Netherlands Authority for Consumer and Markets (ACM) has cleared the planned collaboration between two Dutch publishing companies, Lannoo Meulenhoff and WPG Uitgevers, to offer ebooks rentals to consumers together. The two firms will be setting up a … -
Further investigation needed into merger between hospitals in the The Hague area
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) decided that the merger between two Dutch hospital groups, Stichting Bronovo-Nebo Foundation and Stichting Medisch Centrum Haaglanden, requires a license. After the merger, two large hospital … -
ACM: no evidence found of recent cartel activities at Dutch construction firm Ballast Nedam
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) carried out an investigation into statements about illegal cartel activities at Dutch construction firm Ballast Nedam. The investigation did not uncover any evidence of such activities. The …