# EU clears joint control of Rolls-Royce SMR by Rolls-Royce and CEZ

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Rolls-Royce SMR Limited by Rolls-Royce Plc and CEZ Holdings B.V. The transaction relates to the research, development, and deployment of small modular nuclear reactor designs.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-02-04
- Status: announced
- Products: small modular nuclear reactor designs
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Rolls-Royce](https://endata.com/companies/984.md) (acquirer)
- [ČEZ](https://endata.com/companies/6914.md) (acquirer)
- [Rolls-Royce SMR Limited](https://endata.com/companies/59451.md) (target)

## Sources

- [eulawlive.com](https://eulawlive.com/competition-corner/commission-clears-the-acquisition-of-joint-control-of-rolls-royce-smr-by-rolls-royce-and-cez/), 2025-02-04: "The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Rolls-Royce SMR Limited by Rolls-Royce Plc and CEZ Holdings B.V."

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