# EU opens in-depth investigation into Nidec's acquisition of Whirlpool's Embraco compressor business

The European Commission opened an in-depth investigation into Nidec's proposed acquisition of Embraco, the refrigeration compressor business of Whirlpool, over concerns it may reduce competition in the supply of refrigeration compressors.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-11-28
- Status: announced
- Products: refrigeration compressors for household and light commercial use
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Nidec](https://endata.com/companies/1321.md) (acquirer)
- [Embraco](https://endata.com/companies/2194.md) (target)
- [Whirlpool](https://endata.com/companies/3203.md) (target)

## Sources

- [pressreleasepoint.com](https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/mergers-commission-opens-depth-investigation-nidecs-proposed-acquisition-whirlpools-refrigeration?lang=es), 2018-11-27: "The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess Nidec's proposed acquisition of Embraco, the compressor business of Whirlpool, under the EU Merger Regulation."

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