Meanings of said antitrust in English

He said antitrust law supports integration of two products as long as it benefits consumers.

Despite positive market reaction, analysts said antitrust concerns in Europe remain the biggest threat to a deal.

The size of the fine could be fairly significant, said antitrust lawyer Rachel Bickler at Brussels-based Nabarro.

An in-depth investigation does not necessarily mean bad news for Unilever, said antitrust lawyer Bertold Bar-Bouyssiere at DLA Piper.

Which entities will plead and the exact charges are still in flux, although one person said antitrust violations are probable.

Reddoch said antitrust issues are less of an overhang in Europe, where the deal will likely be viewed on a country-by-country basis.

Linde earlier on Friday said antitrust restrictions to hold the two businesses separate were lifted, allowing the company to start integrating globally.

Though analysts said the offer price was fair given challenges in the global packaging industry, they said antitrust concerns were limiting stock gains.

Bankers and lawyers said antitrust officials appointed by President Obama have broadened and lengthened investigations and they expect more vigorous enforcement in years to come.

Guiony said antitrust approvals for the deal had been delayed by the pandemic, and said LVMH had little visibility on when these might come through.