Recent Keynotes of September 2025
International Agreements
- The Resolution of the President dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 10310 on the Approval of the attached Notes Verbales exchanged between the Republic of Türkiye and the United Nations Secretariat regarding the application, for a period of one year, of the provisions of the Revised Standard Agreement on Technical Assistance of 21 October 1965 between the Republic of Türkiye and the United Nations and certain Specialized Agencies, with necessary modifications, to the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Türkiye and its personnel was published in the Official Gazette dated 29.08.2025 and numbered 33001.
- The Resolution of the President dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 10311 on the Approval of the attached Amendment Protocol signed through exchange of letters dated 27.05.2025 and 10.06.2025 between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the European Commission amending the Financing Agreement for the Multi-Annual Environment and Climate Action Programme for Türkiye under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA II) was published in the Official Gazette dated 29.08.2025 and numbered 33001.
- The Resolution of the President dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 10312 on the Approval of the attached Amendment Protocol signed through exchange of letters dated 23.05.2025 and 10.06.2025 between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the European Commission amending the Financing Agreement for the Multi-Annual Employment, Education and Social Policies Action Programme for Türkiye under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA II) was published in the Official Gazette dated 29.08.2025 and numbered 33001.
- The Resolution of the President dated 02.09.2025 and numbered 10360 on the Approval of the Contribution Agreement between the Republic of Türkiye represented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Directorate General of Cultural Heritage and Museums and the United Nations represented by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was published in the Official Gazette dated 03.09.2025 and numbered 33006.
- The Resolution of the President dated 05.09.2025 and numbered 10361 on the Approval of the Amendments adopted on 26 November 2021 to the 1992 International Sugar Agreement was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.09.2025 and numbered 33009.
- The Grant Agreement signed with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the Transformation of Türkiye’s Agri-Food Sector for Employment and Rural Welfare Project was published in the Official Gazette dated 09.09.2025 and numbered 33012.
- The Resolution of the President dated 12.09.2025 and numbered 10383 on the Approval of the attached Letter concerning the Non-Sovereign Operations of the Asian Development Bank signed on 6 May 2025 was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.09.2025 and numbered 33016.
- The Resolution of the President dated 12.09.2025 and numbered 10384 on the Approval of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the Establishment of the UNICEF Global Office in Istanbul was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.09.2025 and numbered 33016.
- The Resolution of the President dated 12.09.2025 and numbered 10385 on the Approval of the Host Country Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.09.2025 and numbered 33016.
Resolutions of the President
- The Resolution of the President dated 24.08.2025 and numbered 10257 on the Determination of Persons Entitled to Benefit Free of Charge or at a Discount from Certain Goods and Services Produced by Public Institutions and Organizations entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.08.2025 and numbered 32997.
- The Resolution of the President dated 26.08.2025 and numbered 10258 on the Amendment to the Decision on the Treasury Support Provided to Credit Guarantee Institutions entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.08.2025 and numbered 32999.
- The Resolution of the President dated 26.08.2025 and numbered 10260 on the Amendment to the Import Regime Decision was published in the Official Gazette dated 27.08.2025 and numbered 32999. This Resolution enters into force on 01.10.2025.
- The Resolution of the President dated 27.08.2025 and numbered 10279 on the Determination of Sugar Quotas for the 2025/2026 Marketing Year was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 33000. This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 2025/2026 marketing year.
- The Resolutions of the President dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 10300, 10301, 10302, 10303, 10304, 10305, 10306, 10307, 10308, and 10309 on the Privatization Administration entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.08.2025 and numbered 33001.
- The Resolution of the President dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 10328 on the Amendment to the List (1) annexed to the Council of Ministers Decree No. 2013/5428 dated 30.09.2013 on the Freezing of Assets Owned by Persons, Entities or Organizations Listed under the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1988 (2011), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.08.2025 and numbered 33003.
- The Resolution of the President dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 10329 on the Amendment to the Decision on the Treasury Support Provided to Credit Guarantee Institutions entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.08.2025 and numbered 33003.
- The Resolutions of the President dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 10330, 10331, 10332, 10333, 10334, 10335, 10336, 10337, 10338, 10339, 10340, 10341, 10342 and 10343 on the Privatization Administration entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.08.2025 and numbered 33003.
- The Resolution of the President dated 05.09.2025 and numbered 10362 on the Re-Determination of Fixed Fee Amounts Set Forth in the Schedules Attached to the Fees Law No. 492 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.09.2025 and numbered 33009.
- The Resolution of the President dated 05.09.2025 and numbered 10363 on the Re-Determination of Special Consumption Tax Rates Applicable to Certain Goods Listed in Schedule (II) Attached to the Special Consumption Tax Law No. 4760 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.09.2025 and numbered 33009.
- The Resolution of the President dated 05.09.2025 and numbered 10364 on the Re-Determination of Fixed Stamp Tax Amounts Applicable to Certain Documents Listed in Schedule (1) Attached to the Stamp Tax Law No. 488 was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.09.2025 and numbered 33009. This Resolution enters into force at the beginning of the month following its publication.
- The Resolutions of the President dated 05.09.2025 and numbered 10370, 10371, 10372, 10373 and 10374 on the Privatization Administration entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.09.2025 and numbered 33009.
- The Resolution of the President dated 08.09.2025 and numbered 10380 on the Taxpayers Whose Commercial Income is Determined on a Simple Basis Pursuant to the Provisions of the Income Tax Law No. 193 was published in the Official Gazette dated 09.09.2025 and numbered 33012. This Resolution enters into force on 01.01.2026.
- The Resolution of the President dated 08.09.2025 and numbered 10381 on the Re-Determination of the Departure Fee Payable by Turkish Citizens Leaving the Country entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 09.09.2025 and numbered 33012.
- The Resolution of the President dated 08.09.2025 and numbered 10382 on the Re-Determination of Fixed Fee Amounts Set Forth in the Schedules Attached to the Fees Law No. 492 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 09.09.2025 and numbered 33012.
- The Resolution of the President dated 13.09.2025 and numbered 10394 on the Amendment to the Decision on Agricultural Supports for Crop Production and Other Agricultural Supports to be Provided in the Years 2025–2027 was published in the Official Gazette dated 14.09.2025 and numbered 33017. This Resolution enters into force on 01.01.2026.
- The Resolution of the President dated 17.09.2025 and numbered 10423 on the Entry into Force of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) of the Republic of Türkiye and the Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (FIPU) of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) of the Republic of Türkiye and the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Republic of Angola (FIU ANGOLA) on Cooperation in the Exchange of Financial Intelligence Regarding Money Laundering, Related Predicate Offences and the Financing of Terrorism entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 18.09.2025 and numbered 33021.
Legislation
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Compliance Programs Regarding Obligations for the Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism was published in the Official Gazette dated 22.08.2025 and numbered 32994. Articles 2, 5, and 7 of this Regulation enter into force on 25.12.2025, while the other articles entered into force on the date of its publication.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Customs Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 22.08.2025 and numbered 32994.
- The Communiqué on Quota and Tariff Quota Administration in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/7) was published in the Official Gazette dated 23.08.2025 and numbered 32995. This Communiqué enters into force on 26.08.2025.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Supporting the Conversion of Foreign Currency Deposits and Participation Accounts into Turkish Lira Deposits and Participation Accounts (Communiqué No: 2021/14) (Communiqué No: 2025/20) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.08.2025 and numbered 32995.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Supporting the Conversion of Gold Accounts into Turkish Lira Deposits and Participation Accounts (Communiqué No: 2021/16) (Communiqué No: 2025/21) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.08.2025 and numbered 32995.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on the Inclusion of Physical Gold Assets into the Financial System (Communiqué No: 2022/11) (Communiqué No: 2025/22) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.08.2025 and numbered 32995.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/20) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.08.2025 and numbered 32997.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/23) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.08.2025 and numbered 32997.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/24) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 26.08.2025 and numbered 32998.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Establishment and Operating Principles of Financial Leasing, Factoring, and Financing Companies entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.08.2025 and numbered 32999.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Establishment and Operating Principles of Asset Management Companies and the Transactions Related to Receivables to be Acquired entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.08.2025 and numbered 32999.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/25) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.08.2025 and numbered 32999.
- The Communiqué on International Surveillance Companies (Product Safety and Inspection: 2025/30) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.08.2025 and numbered 32999.
- The Regulation on Maritime and Inland Waters Navigational Announcements (Decision No: 10280) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 33000.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/21) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 33000.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on National Occupational Standards (Communiqué No: 2025/6) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 33000.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on National Occupational Standards (Communiqué No: 2025/7) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 33000.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Licensing and Registry Principles for Persons Engaged in Capital Markets Activities (VII-128.7.g) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 33000.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/26) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.08.2025 and numbered 33001.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/28) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.08.2025 and numbered 33001.
- The Regulation on the Revolving Fund Management of the Ministry of Industry and Technology entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 33002.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Ports Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 33002.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/29) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 33002.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/30) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 33002.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/31) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 33002.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/32) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 33002.
- The Regulation on Products Derived from Human Tissues and Cells and the Centers Related to These Products was published in the Official Gazette dated 04.09.2025 and numbered 33007. This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2026.
- The General Communiqué on Income Tax (Serial No: 331) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.09.2025 and numbered 33007.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Value Added Tax General Implementation Communiqué (Serial No: 55) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.09.2025 and numbered 33007.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Corporate Tax General Communiqué (Serial No: 1) (Serial No: 24) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.09.2025 and numbered 33007.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Special Consumption Tax (List II) General Implementation Communiqué (Serial No: 15) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.09.2025 and numbered 33007.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/22) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.09.2025 and numbered 33007.
- The Communiqué on the Repeal of the Communiqué on the Licensing of Human Tissue and Cell Products and the Centers Conducting Their Production, Import, Export, Storage, and Distribution Activities was published in the Official Gazette dated 04.09.2025 and numbered 33007. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2026.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Turkish Standards for Products Subject to Mandatory Implementation (Communiqué No: SGM 2022/40) (Communiqué No: 2025/1) was published in the Official Gazette dated 05.09.2025 and numbered 33008. This Communiqué enters into force three months after its publication.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Determination of Investment Areas entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.09.2025 and numbered 33009.
- The Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/6) was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.09.2025 and numbered 33009. This Communiqué enters into force on the thirtieth day following its publication.
- The Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/7) was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.09.2025 and numbered 33009. This Communiqué enters into force on the thirtieth day following its publication.
- The General Communiqué of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (Serial No: 30) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 09.09.2025 and numbered 33012.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Workplace Opening and Operating Licenses for Terminals and Sanitary Facilities Located at Airports Open to Civil Air Transportation (SHY-33B) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 10.09.2025 and numbered 33013.
- The Decisions on Determination of Line of Business (No: 2025/73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89) were published in the Official Gazette dated 10.09.2025 and numbered 33013.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Land and Plot Arrangements entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 11.09.2025 and numbered 33014.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Inward Processing Regime Communiqué (Export: 2006/12) (Export: 2025/4) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 11.09.2025 and numbered 33014.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Goods Subject to Export Registration (Communiqué No: Export 2006/7) (Export: 2025/6) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 11.09.2025 and numbered 33014.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Principles and Standards of Norm Cadre for Municipalities, Affiliated Entities, and Local Administrative Unions entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.09.2025 and numbered 33015.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on the Implementation Procedures and Principles of the Local Development Move Program entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.09.2025 and numbered 33015.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the General Safety and Construction Features of Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and the Components, Systems, and Separate Technical Units Designed for Them (EU/2021/535) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 16.09.2025 and numbered 33019.
- The Decision on the Determination of Interest Rates Applicable to Rediscount and Advance Transactions entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 17.09.2025 and numbered 33020.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of IQ Money Payment Services and Electronic Money Inc. was published in the Official Gazette dated 17.09.2025 and numbered 33020.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of Paypole Payment Services and Electronic Money Inc. was published in the Official Gazette dated 17.09.2025 and numbered 33020.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Maximum Interest Rates Applicable to Credit Card Transactions (Communiqué No: 2020/16) (Communiqué No: 2025/23) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 18.09.2025 and numbered 33021.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles Regarding Fees That May Be Charged to Commercial Clients by Banks (Communiqué No: 2020/4) (Communiqué No: 2025/24) was published in the Official Gazette dated 18.09.2025 and numbered 33021. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.11.2025.
- The General Communiqué on Tax Procedure Law (Serial No: 583) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 19.09.2025 and numbered 33022.
- The Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/8) was published in the Official Gazette dated 19.09.2025 and numbered 33022. This Communiqué enters into force on the thirtieth day following its publication.
- The Communiqué on the Implementation of Surveillance in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/9) was published in the Official Gazette dated 19.09.2025 and numbered 33022. This Communiqué enters into force on the thirtieth day following its publication.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on the Keeping of Commercial Books Other Than Accounting Books of Enterprises in Electronic Form entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 20.09.2025 and numbered 33023.
Mergers and Acquisitions
- The Competition Board (“Board”) authorized the acquisition of a certain portion of the shares of Nar Turistik Tesis ve Restoran İşletmeciliği A.Ş., which is currently under the joint control of PMA Restoran Kafe Turizm Ticaret Ltd. Şti. and Esta Gayrimenkul Yatırım İşletmecilik A.Ş., by Alem Gayrimenkul Yatırım ve Turizm A.Ş., and thus the establishment of a joint venture between Alem Gayrimenkul Yatırım ve Turizm A.Ş. and Esta Gayrimenkul Yatırım İşletmecilik A.Ş. over Nar Turistik Tesis ve Restoran İşletmeciliği A.Ş. (28.08.2025 / 25-32/772-457)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over PTH No 1 Pty Ltd, which is currently jointly controlled by Brookfield Corporation and Qube Holdings Limited, by Qatar Investment Authority together with Brookfield Corporation and Qube Holdings Limited. (28.08.2025 / 25-32/771-456)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of the Essential Home Business line owned by Reckitt Benckiser Group plc by Advent International, L.P. (28.08.2025 / 25-32/769-455)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of NCH Corporation by Platinum Equity Group through Olympus Water US Holding II Corporation. (28.08.2025 / 25-32/767-454)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of the shares representing the capital of Tüm Yönetim Kiralama ve İşletme Hizmetleri A.Ş. by Ziraat Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Element Private Equity Investment Fund, through the acquisition of all shares of AGİ Seyahat Yeme İçme Kiralama Hizmetleri A.Ş. (28.08.2025 / 25-32/765-453)
- The Board authorized the indirect establishment of joint control over Good Job Games Bilişim Yazılım ve Pazarlama A.Ş. by Anthos Capital V, L.P. and Anthos Tribe, L.P., over which Nazif İlker ILICALI and MV Management XVI L.L.C. currently exercise joint control. (28.08.2025 / 25-32/764-452)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of a certain portion of the shares of Rezolv Energy S.A., which is currently controlled by Actis Eastern Europe Energy Holdings S.à R.L., by One Hundred and Thirty First Investment Company – Sole Proprietorship L.L.C., and the establishment of joint control over Rezolv Energy S.A. by Actis Eastern Europe Energy Holdings S.à R.L. and One Hundred and Thirty First Investment Company – Sole Proprietorship L.L.C. (28.08.2025 / 25-32/752-446)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by İş Yenilenebilir Enerji Proje Yönetimi Danışmanlık A.Ş. of 1% of the shares representing the capital of Soli Ges Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., which is currently under the joint control of Aldo Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. and İş Yenilenebilir Enerji Proje Yönetimi Danışmanlık A.Ş., as well as the acquisition by Soli Ges Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. of DYK Enerji Elektrik İnşaat Taahhüt Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti., which is controlled by Sabine Yağcı Enerji ve Yenilenebilir Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Günpark Sekiz Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Zekiye Tan Elektrik Üretim A.Ş., MYK Enerji Elektrik İnşaat Hayvancılık Taahhüt ve Ticaret A.Ş., Asartek Elektrik Proje Taahhüt ve Ticaret A.Ş., Orkide Enerji Elektrik İnşaat Taahhüt Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti., Murat Hamamcıoğlu Güneş Enerjisi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Kavak Güneş Enerjisi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Beysolar Enerji İnşaat Tarım Mühendislik Mimarlık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., TRC Elektrik Üretim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Şengeş Elektrik Üretim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Belen Enerji Danışmanlık Geri Dönüşüm İnşaat Nakliyat Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti., VRS Güneş Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., and MTV Solar Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., all of which are controlled by Haluk Veli DOĞAN. (28.08.2025 / 25-32/749-444)
- The Board decided that the transaction regarding the acquisition of sole control of TY Ankara Global Veri Merkezi Ticaret A.Ş. by Tarek Al Ashram through Castle Investments – FZE is not subject to authorization. (04.09.2025 / 25-33/782-BD)
- The Board authorized the transfer, by way of tender procedure, of the pilotage service in the Aliağa-1 regional service area in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on Pilotage and Towage Services published in the Official Gazette dated 11.02.2025 and numbered 32810 by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye. (04.09.2025 / 25-33/781-462)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of 100% of the shares of İzel Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Setaş Kimya Sanayi A.Ş. (04.09.2025 / 25-33/779-461)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control over Fatro S.p.A. by Animal Wellness Investments S.P.A., an investment company controlled by funds managed and/or directed by companies within the Investindustrial Group. (04.09.2025 / 25-33/778-460)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Laboratoires Bailleul International S.A. by Giuliani S.p.A. (04.09.2025 / 25-33/776-458)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by SFC Restoran İşletmeciliği A.Ş. of the fixtures, equipment, machinery, infrastructure, superstructure, permanent and movable assets, accessories, and certain digital assets located in 33 restaurants previously operated by İş Gıda A.Ş. as a tenant under the Kentucky Fried Chicken brand. (04.09.2025 / 25-33/774-426)
- The Board decided that the transaction concerning the acquisition of all shares of Ronly Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.—which is currently jointly controlled by the Telvi Family and Nuri BALİ, and whose shares are held by Vilmekş İç ve Dış Ticaret ve Metal Sanayi A.Ş., Nuri BALİ, and Erol Yeroham Gerard TELVİ—by Fortara Enerji Gıda Yatırımları A.Ş. is not subject to authorization. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/821-BD)
- The Board decided that the transactions regarding (i) the acquisition of sole control of Anadolu Etap Dış Ticaret A.Ş. by Anadolu Efes Bira ve Malt Sanayii A.Ş. and (ii) the subsequent acquisition of sole control of Tariş Üzüm Alkollü Alkolsüz İçecekler Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Anadolu Efes Bira ve Malt Sanayii A.Ş. through Anadolu Etap Dış Ticaret A.Ş. are not subject to authorization. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/813-BD)
- The Board decided to grant an individual exemption for a period of five (5) years, starting from their effective dates, to the “THY Frequent Flyer Program Miles&Smiles Credit Card Cooperation Agreement” separately concluded between Türk Hava Yolları A.O. and Türkiye Garanti Bankası A.Ş., and between Türk Hava Yolları A.O. and QNB Bank A.Ş., under Article 5 of Law No. 4054. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/816-478)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by Leon Vincent Overseas of a certain portion of the shares of AREV Holding Limited and its subsidiaries from Alexis DANELIAN and Viken DANELIAN. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/818-479)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Biofarma İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Bulunova Holding A.Ş. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/815-465)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of ZimVie Inc. by funds managed by subsidiaries of Archimed SAS. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/814-477)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of control over Çağatay Evcil Hayvan Mamaları ve Yem Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Petco S.à r.l., which is controlled by Petco Limited, whose ultimate control lies with Turkey Growth Fund IV L.P., and subsequently, the acquisition of joint control over Petco S.à r.l. by Petco Limited, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Finance Corporation. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/812-476)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of joint control over Lobos Parent, Inc.—the parent company of Governmentjobs.com, Inc., which is currently under the sole control of Warburg Pincus LLC—by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and EQT Fund Management S.à r.l. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/804-473)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over Drama Yazılım Hizmetleri A.Ş. by Mehmet Fatih AKSOY and Cem ORTABAŞ through FAM İçerik Prodüksiyon Teknoloji A.Ş. and HubX Yazılım Hizmetleri A.Ş. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/803-472)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Benteler International AG by Casper Benteler through CAB II GmbH. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/801-471)
- The Board authorized the establishment of a joint venture through the acquisition of shares of Telecom Italia Sparkle S.p.A., currently controlled by Telecom Italia S.p.A., by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance and Retelit S.p.A. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/797-468)
- The Board authorized the merger of Baloise Holding AG and Helvetia Holding AG under the name Helvetia Baloise AG. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/795-466)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Metal Oksit Kimya Sanayi A.Ş. by Ege Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/791-464)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of 100% of the capital and voting rights of Prothya Biosolutions Belgium B.V. by Accord Plasma B.V., which is wholly owned by Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, from Stichting Administratiekantoor Prothya Holding. (11.09.2025 / 25-34/790-463)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of 25.23% of the shares of Tekfen Holding A.Ş. by the Can Group economic unit, which includes Can Kültür Sanat Eğitim Kurumları İşletmeciliği A.Ş. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/848-480)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control over Getir Araç Dijital Ulaşım Çözümleri Ticaret A.Ş., ultimately controlled by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, by Tiktak Yeni Nesil Ulaşım Çözümleri ve Araç Kiralama Anonim Şirketi. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/846-498)
- The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over Hyperever Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Öncü Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş., which is controlled by the Doğan Family, and individual shareholders Çayan BAYKAL, Ömer DEMİRCİ, and Yunus DEMİR. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/844-497)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control of Polser Kompozit Ürünler Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by the Regional Development Fund managed by Kalkınma Girişim Sermayesi Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/843-496)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control of Brown & Root Industrial Services Holdings LLC by OEP Capital Advisors L.P. and KBR Inc. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/840-494)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control of Holding Proteor S.A.S. by subsidiaries of Eurazeo S.E. and Credit Mutuel Equity SCR S.A.S. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/839-493)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the Caprelsa product and related assets by Esteve Pharmaceuticals S.A. from Sanofi İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/834-491)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control of Azumi Limited by Diafa Noventra Limited. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/833-490)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Antalya Alkollü İçecek Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by TUBORG Bira ve Malt Sanayi A.Ş. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/832-489)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Informatica Inc. by Salesforce, Inc. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/830-488)
- The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over Asseco Poland S.A. by TSS Europe B.V., which is controlled by Constellation Software Inc., and Adam Góral. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/829-487)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Anuvu Corp. by Platinum Equity Group. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/828-486)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Pierer Bajaj AG by Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V., which is ultimately controlled by the Bajaj Group. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/827-485)
- The Board authorized the establishment of a full-function joint venture between Iveco Group N.V. and De Lage Landen International B.V. over Gate S.p.A., which is currently under the sole control of Iveco Group N.V. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/826-484)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Araba Sepeti Otomotiv Bilişim Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Borusan Oto Değerlendirme Pazarlama ve Hizmet A.Ş., a wholly owned subsidiary of Borusan Oto Servis ve Ticaret A.Ş., which is jointly controlled by Borusan Group and GIWA Holding GmbH & Co. KGaA. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/825-483)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of FLSmidth Cement A/S and certain of its subsidiaries by funds controlled, managed, and/or advised by Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Management Company LLC. (18.09.2025 / 25-35/822-481)
Energy
- The decision of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (“EMRA”) dated 21.08.2025 and numbered 13716 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.08.2025 and numbered 32995.
- The decision of EMRA dated 21.08.2025 and numbered 13721 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.08.2025 and numbered 32995.
- The decision of EMRA dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 13731 was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 33002.
- The decision of EMRA dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 13734 was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 33002.
- The decision of EMRA dated 28.08.2025 and numbered 13735 was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.08.2025 and numbered 33002.
- The decision of EMRA dated 11.09.2025 and numbered 13769 was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.09.2025 and numbered 33016.
- The decision of EMRA dated 11.09.2025 and numbered 13770 was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.09.2025 and numbered 33016.
- The decision of EMRA dated 11.09.2025 and numbered 13771 was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.09.2025 and numbered 33016.
- The decision of EMRA dated 11.09.2025 and numbered 13772 was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.09.2025 and numbered 33016.
- The decision of EMRA dated 11.09.2025 and numbered 13777 was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.09.2025 and numbered 33016. This decision enters into force on 01.01.2026.
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