# C_2022241EN.01002301.xml

| 24.6.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 241/23 |
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24.6.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 241/23

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10687 – D’IETEREN / PHE)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 241/11)

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | D’Ieteren Group (‘DIG’) (Belgium), |
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D’Ieteren Group (‘DIG’) (Belgium),

| — | Parts Holding Europe SAS (‘PHE’) (France), ultimately controlled by Bain Capital (United States). |
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Parts Holding Europe SAS (‘PHE’) (France), ultimately controlled by Bain Capital (United States).

DIG will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of PHE, through the acquisition of PHE’s parent company, Dakar Holdings S.C.A.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares

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| — | DIG is a family investment company active in various sectors, in particular: (i) import, distribution and retail of Volkswagen group vehicles and spare parts (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche and Bugatti) in Belgium (D’Ieteren Automotive); (ii) operates the Wondercar franchise (bodywork repair shops) in Belgium; and (iii) vehicle glass repair and replacement in various member States, including in Belgium and France (through Belron and operating under several brands including Carglass®, Safelite® and Autoglass®), |
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DIG is a family investment company active in various sectors, in particular: (i) import, distribution and retail of Volkswagen group vehicles and spare parts (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche and Bugatti) in Belgium (D’Ieteren Automotive); (ii) operates the Wondercar franchise (bodywork repair shops) in Belgium; and (iii) vehicle glass repair and replacement in various member States, including in Belgium and France (through Belron and operating under several brands including Carglass®, Safelite® and Autoglass®),

| — | PHE is a company incorporated in France mainly active in spare parts distribution for light and heavy vehicles operating in the independent aftermarket (‘IAM’) in several EU Member States, including in Belgium and France. In France, PHE is also active in vehicle glass repair and replacement services through the brands Mondial Pare-Brise and Glass Auto Service. In both Belgium and France, PHE provides services and business support to independent garages operating under one of PHE’s brands, for example 1,2,3 Autoservice, AD, Autoprimo, Staff Auto, Glass Auto Service in France and 1,2,3 AutoService, Requal and AD Expert in Belgium. |
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PHE is a company incorporated in France mainly active in spare parts distribution for light and heavy vehicles operating in the independent aftermarket (‘IAM’) in several EU Member States, including in Belgium and France. In France, PHE is also active in vehicle glass repair and replacement services through the brands Mondial Pare-Brise and Glass Auto Service. In both Belgium and France, PHE provides services and business support to independent garages operating under one of PHE’s brands, for example 1,2,3 Autoservice, AD, Autoprimo, Staff Auto, Glass Auto Service in France and 1,2,3 AutoService, Requal and AD Expert in Belgium.

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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

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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.10687 – D’IETEREN / PHE

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

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

Fax +32 22964301

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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