# EU clears Holcim and Heidelberg joint acquisition of BGC Cementitious

The European Commission approved the acquisition of joint control of BGC Cementitious by Holcim (Australia) and Heidelberg Materials AG. The transaction concerns cement, concrete, asphalt and transport technology in Australia.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-03-18
- Where: greater Melbourne and Geelong areas, Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: cement, concrete, asphalt materials
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Heidelberg Materials](https://endata.com/companies/15605.md) (acquirer)
- [Holcim Australia](https://endata.com/companies/39043.md) (acquirer)
- [BGC Cementitious](https://endata.com/companies/83578.md) (target)
- [Midway Concrete](https://endata.com/companies/84188.md) (target)

## Sources

- [eulawlive.com](https://eulawlive.com/competition-corner/commission-clears-acquisition-of-bgc-cementitious-by-holcim-and-heidelberg/), 2025-03-18: "The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given its limited impact on the European Economic Area."
- [heidelbergmaterials.com](https://www.heidelbergmaterials.com/en/pr-2025-04-16), 2025-04-16: "This bolt-on acquisition complements our existing concrete and quarry operations within Melbourne, strengthening our integrated market position in an attractive region."

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