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ARTICLE · 16 FEBRUARY 2026

Significant Amendments On Turkish Merger Control Legislation

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The Amending Communiqué on Mergers and Acquisitions Requiring the Approval of the Competition Board ("Communiqué No: 2010/4") was published in the Official Gazette dated 11 February 2026 and has entered into force immediately.

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The Amending Communiqué on Mergers and Acquisitions Requiring the Approval of the Competition Board ("Communiqué No: 2010/4") ("New Communiqué") was published in the Official Gazette dated 11 February 2026 and has entered into force immediately.

The Communiqué No. 2010/4, which had not faced any significant amendment since its last revision in March 2022, has been expected to be updated, particularly with respect to the turnover thresholds.

Following the New Communiqué, the turnover thresholds applicable to mergers and acquisitions have been revised, certain amendments have been introduced regarding the technology undertaking exception, the Turkish Competition Authority's ("TCA") assessment process for mergers and acquisitions including joint ventures has been clarified, and a transitional mechanism has been introduced for ongoing investigations. The main amendments introduced by the New Communiqué and major take away are as follows.

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