German Cartel Office Approves Ipsos's Takeover of infas Holding AG

On December 20, 2024, infas Holding Aktiengesellschaft announced the German Federal Cartel Office's clearance of its takeover by Ipsos DACH Holding AG. The approval fulfills the final condition for the completion of the voluntary public takeover offer that Ipsos published on October 7, 2024.

infas Holding, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, becomes part of Ipsos DACH, a subsidiary of the global market research firm Ipsos S.A., headquartered in Paris. The transaction's settlement is anticipated soon, finalizing the acquisition process initiated by Ipsos.

This merger aligns with Ipsos’s strategic expansion in the European market, bolstering its presence in the region. The regulatory approval signals an important step forward in this strategic acquisition.