France · Competition
France’s competition authority reviewed 295 deals in 2024
France’s competition authority reviewed 295 transactions in 2024. It says 97% were cleared without commitments and eight mergers were cleared subject to commitments.
Sources checked
- 01Transactions reviewed
295 · Transactions Source 1
- 02Cleared without commitments
97 · Percent Source 1
- 03Cleared subject to commitments
8 · Mergers Source 1
The reported share and the count answer different questions about the authority’s work.
How to read a conditional clearance
A conditional clearance means the authority cleared the transaction subject to commitments. The authority reports that these can address competition problems identified in a particular market. Source 1
Start with the case record
The annual report links to individual decisions, including acquisitions of Casino stores by ITM Entreprises and Carrefour. Use the decision to see which transaction and conditions the figures refer to. Source 1
Keep the totals in context
The 97% is an annual share, rounded by the authority. The number of reviews is a count. Together they describe the workload and the frequency of commitments. Source 1
Follow the affected market
A decision can focus on a particular product market or geographical area. The annual review highlights sectors such as food retail, parking payment solutions and digital services. The individual decision gives the scope of its conditions. Source 1