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MN-01072

Saipem S.p.A / Subsea7 S.A.MN-01072

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Processing timeline

85

days

Filed

27 Apr 2026

Decision Due

10 Nov 2026

Est decision date: 30 May 2026. Based on 40 decided Professional & Business Services notifications.

Type
Notification
Outcome
Pending
Stage
Phase 2 - detailed assessment
Status
Under assessment

Parties

Acquirer(s)

Saipem S.p.A Register of Milan Monza Brianza Lodi under number 00825790157

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

Subsea7 S.A. R.C.S. Luxembourg B 43172

Other parties

None listed

Summary

Saipem S.p.A proposes a merger with Subsea7 S.A. Both global engineering and construction companies operate in the energy sector, specialising in offshore projects, subsea infrastructure (SURF), offshore wind, and inspection, repair, maintenance, and decommissioning (IRMD) services. This share transaction combines their operations.

Acquisition details

Saipem S.p.A ( Saipem ) proposes to merge with Subsea7 S.A ( Subsea7 ) (the Acquisition ). Saipem is a global engineering and construction company that provides services for the energy sector, across both offshore and onshore projects. These services include the design, engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation of subsea infrastructure - umbilicals, risers and flowlines – that connects subsea wells and production systems to certain surface facilities (known as SURF ). SURF projects can be completed using one of a number of different pipelaying methods. Saipem also provides offshore wind infrastructure (limited to foundations and substations); inspection, repair, maintenance and decommissioning ( IRMD ) of subsea infrastructure and assets; and the maintenance, modification and operation of energy assets. Saipem also specialises in above-the-surface and onshore activities. Subsea7 is a global engineering and construction company that provides services for the offshore energy sector. Subsea7 focuses on SURF, offering a variety of SURF pipelaying methods as well as offshore wind infrastructure and IRMD.

Industry

Broad:Professional & Business Services

Decisions and key events

2 July 2026ACCC decided notification is subject to Phase 2 reviewAttachmentPDF247.6 KB
27 May 2026Timeline extended by 18 business days – following request by parties

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