Konkurransetilsynet vil se nærmere på oppkjøp
Eviny og Mer har blitt varslet av Konkurransetilsynet etter sammenslåing.
The Norwegian Energy Authority, Konkurransetilsynet, plans to scrutinize the acquisition of Mer by Eviny, the leading quick-charging electric vehicle provider in Norway. According to a press release on Friday, the authority aims to thoroughly evaluate the merger's impact on competition, given the limited number of charging station operators in various sectors where the companies currently compete.
Ingvild Nordtveit, a project leader at Konkurransetilsynet, highlighted the necessity of accessible charging points for electric vehicle owners, stating that a lack of competition could lead to increased prices, lower quality, and slower expansion. The newly formed company, Eviny Elektrifisering, will operate charging stations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and potentially Germany, depending on approval from German authorities.
Statkraft, which holds a 43% stake in Eviny, along with municipalities primarily in Vestlandet, will retain their ownership shares. The merger increases Eviny's market share in Norway and Sweden to 24% and 14%, respectively, according to Eviny. The acquisition now requires a closer examination to assess its potential effects on competition before the authorities decide if intervention is warranted, as stated by Marita Mæland Skjæveland, a division director responsible for Buildings, Industry, and Energy.
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