date:Apr 02, 2014
The European Commission has sent its objections to salmon farmer and processor Marine Harvest ASA for early implementation of its acquisition of competitor Morpol ASA, both of Norway. In December 2012 Marine Harvest had acquired a 48.5% stake in Morpol. This transaction was notified only in August 2013 and cleared subject to conditions in September 2013 (see IP/13/896). In the Commission's preliminary view, Marine Harvest has failed to notify its project to acquire Morpol to the Commission befor