# C_2023245EN.01000801.xml

| 12.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 245/8 |
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12.7.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 245/8

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.11096 – MAPFRE / VAS / JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 245/08)

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Vittoria Assicurazioni S.p.A. (‘VAS’, Italy), controlled by Yafa S.p.A. (Italy), |
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Vittoria Assicurazioni S.p.A. (‘VAS’, Italy), controlled by Yafa S.p.A. (Italy),

| — | MAPFRE Asistencia, Compañia Internacional de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A. (‘MAPFRE’, Spain), controlled by Fundación MAPFRE (Spain), |
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MAPFRE Asistencia, Compañia Internacional de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A. (‘MAPFRE’, Spain), controlled by Fundación MAPFRE (Spain),

| — | A newly created company (‘NewCo’, Italy). |
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A newly created company (‘NewCo’, Italy).

VAS and MAPFRE will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of NewCo.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

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| — | VAS is an Italian company active in the direct and indirect provision of insurance, being engaged in the provision of insurance products pertaining to all regulatory risk classes provided by Italian law, as well as ancillary services, |
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VAS is an Italian company active in the direct and indirect provision of insurance, being engaged in the provision of insurance products pertaining to all regulatory risk classes provided by Italian law, as well as ancillary services,

| — | MAPFRE is a Spanish company active in the insurance and reinsurance sector in 44 countries worldwide and is ultimately controlled by Fundación MAPFRE, which carries out non-profit activities of general interest in specialized areas, such as culture, health promotion, prevention, road safety, insurance, and social protection, |
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MAPFRE is a Spanish company active in the insurance and reinsurance sector in 44 countries worldwide and is ultimately controlled by Fundación MAPFRE, which carries out non-profit activities of general interest in specialized areas, such as culture, health promotion, prevention, road safety, insurance, and social protection,

| — | NewCo is a greenfield joint venture set up for the purposes of offering assistance services in Italy in the areas of car glass repair, and certain services for pets. In the future, NewCo may also offer assistance services in the home and health areas. |
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NewCo is a greenfield joint venture set up for the purposes of offering assistance services in Italy in the areas of car glass repair, and certain services for pets. In the future, NewCo may also offer assistance services in the home and health areas.

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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 (2) 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.11096 – MAPFRE / VAS / JV

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)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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