In any event, this decision does not constitute a finding of wrongdoing; it merely confirms the legality of the raid. Symrise firmly maintains that it was not involved in any improper agreements with competitors in the fragrance and fragrance ingredients sector and continues to cooperate with the European Commission in order to clear its name.
Previous press releases on the EC Antitrust Case:
https://www.symrise.com/newsroom/article/extended-investigations-in-the-ongoing-antitrust-proceedings-in-the-uk-do-not-cover-symrise/
https://www.symrise.com/newsroom/article/investigations-by-international-cartel-authorities/