Outokumpu - Antitrust investigation in Germany has been terminated

Outokumpu Oyj
Press release
May 15, 2018 at 9.00 am EEST

Outokumpu – Antitrust investigation in Germany has been terminated

In September 2016, Outokumpu learned of a cartel investigation initiated by the German Federal Cartel Office involving, among others, Outokumpu Nirosta GmbH, Outokumpu’s subsidiary in Germany. Outokumpu initiated, at that time, an internal investigation and became convinced that the official investigation is without merit, as far as Outokumpu is concerned.

Outokumpu has received an official notification from the German Federal Cartel Office stating that the investigation against Outokumpu Nirosta GmbH has been terminated.

For more information:

Matti Louhija, SVP, Corporate General Counsel, tel. +358 9 421 5508 / Corporate Communications, tel. +358 9 421 3840

Outokumpu Group


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