# EU Commission opens in-depth probe into Nidec's $1.08bn Embraco acquisition

The European Commission opened an in-depth merger investigation into Nidec's proposed acquisition of compressor maker Embraco from Whirlpool, citing concerns about competition in refrigeration compressors. The Commission has until 15 April 2019 to decide.

- Type: Regulation
- Announced: 2018-11-29
- Value: $1.08B
- Status: announced
- Products: refrigeration compressors
- 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) (partner)

## Sources

- [coolingpost.com](https://www.coolingpost.com/world-news/ec-investigates-embraco-acquisition/), 2018-11-29: "The Commission is concerned the takeover announced by Japanese manufacturer Nidec in April may reduce competition in the supply of refrigeration compressors."

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