Finance
Symrise says U.S. Department Of Justice drops antitrust probe
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 9, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 9, 2026
Quick Summary
Symrise AG's antitrust investigation by the U.S. DOJ has been dropped, confirming no anti-competitive conduct. The German company is cleared.
U.S. Justice Department Ends Antitrust Investigation into Symrise
Overview of the Antitrust Investigation
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Symrise AG said on Monday that investigations against it in U.S. antitrust proceedings by the Department of Justice have been dropped.
Details of the Investigation
The German fragrances and flavours maker said no unlawful anti-competitive conduct on the part of Symrise had been established.
Symrise's Response
(Reporting by Maria RugamerEditing by Ludwig Burger)
Key Takeaways
- •Symrise AG was under investigation by the U.S. DOJ.
- •The antitrust probe has been officially dropped.
- •No unlawful conduct was found against Symrise.
- •The investigation focused on anti-competitive practices.
- •Symrise is a German fragrances and flavours company.
Frequently Asked Questions about Symrise says U.S. Department Of Justice drops antitrust probe
1What is antitrust?
Antitrust refers to laws and regulations that promote competition and prevent monopolistic practices in the marketplace, ensuring fair competition among businesses.
2What is the U.S. Department of Justice?
The U.S. Department of Justice is a federal executive department responsible for enforcing the law and administering justice in the United States.
3What is anti-competitive conduct?
Anti-competitive conduct involves actions by businesses that reduce competition in the market, such as price-fixing, monopolies, or collusion.
