# C_2013177EN.01000601.xml

| 22.6.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 177/6 |
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22.6.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 177/6

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6959 — Onex/JELD-WEN)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 177/06

| 1. | On 17 June 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) (‘Merger Regulation’) by which the undertaking Onex Corporation (‘Onex’, Canada) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking JELD-WEN Holding, inc. (‘JELD-WEN’, USA) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 17 June 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) (‘Merger Regulation’) by which the undertaking Onex Corporation (‘Onex’, Canada) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking JELD-WEN Holding, inc. (‘JELD-WEN’, USA) by way of purchase of shares.

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| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Onex is a Canadian-based corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange that invests in companies in a large number of industry sectors through a number of private equity funds, including Onex Partners LP, Onex Partners II LP, Onex Partners III LP, ONCAP II LP and ONCAP III LP. Onex currently has joint control over JELD-WEN, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Onex is a Canadian-based corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange that invests in companies in a large number of industry sectors through a number of private equity funds, including Onex Partners LP, Onex Partners II LP, Onex Partners III LP, ONCAP II LP and ONCAP III LP. Onex currently has joint control over JELD-WEN,

| — | JELD-WEN is a US based global manufacturer and distributor of windows and doors. JELD-WEN’s product offering includes a full line of doors and windows as well as millwork and related building products that are sold to a wide variety of customers for use in new construction, renovation, and light commercial markets. JELD-WEN’s worldwide product portfolio includes standard and special internal doors and performance door sets, external door sets, accessories for door solutions, windows, shower door/screens, closet doors, patio doors, wardrobes and stairs. |
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JELD-WEN is a US based global manufacturer and distributor of windows and doors. JELD-WEN’s product offering includes a full line of doors and windows as well as millwork and related building products that are sold to a wide variety of customers for use in new construction, renovation, and light commercial markets. JELD-WEN’s worldwide product portfolio includes standard and special internal doors and performance door sets, external door sets, accessories for door solutions, windows, shower door/screens, closet doors, patio doors, wardrobes and stairs.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (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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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (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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| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6959 — Onex/JELD-WEN, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6959 — Onex/JELD-WEN, to the following address:

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 ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’).

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