08:19 AM EDT, 10/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Mars' proposed acquisition of Kellanova ( K ) is set to receive unconditional EU antitrust approval, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing three sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

The European Commission also found insufficient legal grounds to ask for concessions, according to the sources.

EU authorities are set to provide a decision on the $36 billion deal by Dec. 19, according to the report.

Kellanova ( K ), Mars, and the European Commission did not immediately reply to requests for comment from MT Newswires.

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