# EU approves Salzgitter Mannesmann's acquisition of HKM

The European Commission approved the acquisition of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) by Salzgitter Mannesmann GmbH. The transaction was reviewed under the simplified merger procedure and does not raise competition concerns.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-05-08
- Where: Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: steel
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Salzgitter](https://endata.com/companies/29655.md) (partner)
- [thyssenkrupp Steel](https://endata.com/companies/34054.md) (partner)
- [Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann](https://endata.com/companies/86327.md) (target)
- [Salzgitter Mannesmann GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/91832.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [eurometal.net](https://eurometal.net/eu-approves-acquisition-of-hkm-by-salzgitter/), 2026-05-08: "The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany-based Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) by local company Salzgitter Mannesmann GmbH under the EU Merger Regulation."

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