# C_2023249EN.01001001.xml

| 14.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 249/10 |
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14.7.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 249/10

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.11173 – HEDIN/TORPEDO)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 249/06)

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Hedin Mobility Group AB (‘Hedin’, Sweden), ultimately controlled by Mr. Anders Hedin, |
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Hedin Mobility Group AB (‘Hedin’, Sweden), ultimately controlled by Mr. Anders Hedin,

| — | eight companies (2) (together referred to as ‘Torpedo’, all Germany) currently held by Torpedo-Garage Ansorg, Hermann und Thomas GmbH u. Co KG and Torpedo LT Investment GmbH (Germany). |
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eight companies (2) (together referred to as ‘Torpedo’, all Germany) currently held by Torpedo-Garage Ansorg, Hermann und Thomas GmbH u. Co KG and Torpedo LT Investment GmbH (Germany).

Hedin will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Torpedo.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

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| — | Hedin is active in the wholesale and retail distribution of new and used passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, the retail distribution of trucks, the wholesale and retail distribution of original equipment (‘OE’) and non-OE spare parts, the provision of repair and maintenance services, and the provision of automotive rental, leasing and financing services in the EEA, |
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Hedin is active in the wholesale and retail distribution of new and used passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, the retail distribution of trucks, the wholesale and retail distribution of original equipment (‘OE’) and non-OE spare parts, the provision of repair and maintenance services, and the provision of automotive rental, leasing and financing services in the EEA,

| — | Torpedo is active in the retail distribution of new and used passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and OE and non-OE spare parts and provides car repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles primarily in Germany. |
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Torpedo is active in the retail distribution of new and used passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and OE and non-OE spare parts and provides car repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles primarily in Germany.

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Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (3) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

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Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.11173 – HEDIN/TORPEDO

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Postal address:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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(2)  The Target consists of eight companies currently held by Torpedo-Garage Ansorg, Hermann und Thomas GmbH u. Co KG and Torpedo LT Investment GmbH, i.e. (i) Torpedo Garage Südwest GmbH, (ii) Torpedo Garage Saarland GmbH, (iii) TG Autohandelsgesellschaft mbH, (iv) TG Automobile GmbH, (v) Torpedo-Rent GmbH, (vi) Torpedo Logistik & Service GmbH, (vii) Torpedo Services GmbH, (viii) Torpedo eMobility GmbH.

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(3)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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