- Royal Dutch Shell's (RDS.A, RDS.B) proposed merger with BG Group (OTCQX:BRGXF, OTCQX:BRGYY) has received unconditional clearance from the European Commission.
- The European Union’s top antitrust regulator concluded after a brief investigation that the deal would not allow Shell to influence prices for oil and natural gas, and that the markets would remain competitive after the transaction.
- U.S. and Brazil antitrust authorities approved the deal in June; the deal still needs approval by China and Australia.