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EU Raids Ski Equipment Firms in Antitrust Probe

By  |  October 20, 2025

European Union competition regulators have carried out surprise inspections at several unnamed ski equipment companies as part of an investigation into potential cartel behavior, according to Bloomberg. The raids were conducted by the European Commission, which said the firms are suspected of engaging in practices that could breach EU antitrust rules.

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    The Brussels-based regulator explained that the companies “may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices.” The inspections were carried out in coordination with national authorities across member states. Per Bloomberg, the Commission emphasized that the operation marks an early stage of the inquiry and does not imply that the companies involved are guilty of wrongdoing.

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    Officials noted that such raids serve as a fact-finding measure to determine whether the firms collaborated in ways that limited competition or manipulated market conditions. Should the investigation produce sufficient evidence, formal proceedings could follow. According to Bloomberg, any company ultimately found in breach of EU competition laws could face substantial penalties, with fines reaching up to 10% of annual global turnover.

    The European Commission’s probe adds to a growing list of actions by EU antitrust enforcers seeking to maintain fair competition across industries.

    Source: Bloomberg