# EU clears Apax-Gerresheimer deal

The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of Gerresheimer's primary plastic packaging operations by Apax, finding no competition concerns.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-09
- Where: Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: primary plastic packaging
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Gerresheimer](https://endata.com/companies/1928.md) (target)
- [Apax Partners](https://endata.com/companies/14505.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [polimericanews.com](https://www.polimericanews.com/tag.asp?tag=M%26A), 2026-10-09: "The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of the German group's primary plastic packaging operations, finding no competition concerns."

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