DPV Deutscher Pressevertrieb GmbH agreed to acquire Axel Springer Vertriebsservice GmbH from Axel Springer SE (DB:SPR) on May 30, 2016. The deal is subject to the approval the antitrust authority. As on August 2, 2016, the antitrust authorities had approved the deal. Sebastian Garbe of Esche Schümann Commichau acted as legal advisor for Gruner + Jahr.