Reuters Reported Earlier, EU Antitrust Regulators Fined Illumina 432M Euros For Closing Grail Deal Before Securing Regulatory Approval; Illumina Said Fine Is Unlawful, Inappropriate, Disproportionate, Will Appeal Fine
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EU antitrust regulators have fined Illumina 432M Euros for closing the Grail deal before securing regulatory approval. Illumina has stated that the fine is unlawful, inappropriate, and disproportionate, and plans to appeal against it.
July 12, 2023 | 10:23 am
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Illumina has been fined 432M Euros by EU regulators for closing the Grail deal prematurely. The company plans to appeal against the fine.
The fine imposed by EU regulators could have a significant financial impact on Illumina. The company's decision to appeal indicates that it is prepared to fight the decision, which could lead to prolonged legal proceedings. This uncertainty could negatively affect the company's stock price in the short term.
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The EU's decision to fine Illumina could have implications for other companies within the VGK ETF, which includes European stocks.
The EU's decision to fine Illumina could set a precedent for other companies that fail to secure regulatory approval before closing deals. This could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny for companies within the VGK ETF, potentially affecting the ETF's performance.
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