# C_2022474EN.01005301.xml

| 14.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 474/53 |
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14.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 474/53

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10903 – CIRCLE K / SCHIBSTED / ELTON MOBILITY)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 474/14)

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Schibsted Norge AS (‘Schibsted’), controlled by Schibsted ASA (both Norway), |
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Schibsted Norge AS (‘Schibsted’), controlled by Schibsted ASA (both Norway),

| — | Circle K AS (‘Circle K’, Norway), controlled by Alimentation Couche Tard (‘ACT’, Canada), |
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Circle K AS (‘Circle K’, Norway), controlled by Alimentation Couche Tard (‘ACT’, Canada),

| — | Elton Mobility AS (‘Elton’, Norway). |
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Elton Mobility AS (‘Elton’, Norway).

Schibsted and Circle K will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Elton, which is currently solely controlled by Schibsted.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

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| — | Schibsted and Schibsted ASA are active in news media services, marketplaces, start-ups and other investment ventures and financial services, primarily in the Nordics and other EEA countries. |
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Schibsted and Schibsted ASA are active in news media services, marketplaces, start-ups and other investment ventures and financial services, primarily in the Nordics and other EEA countries.

| — | Circle K is active as a convenience and fuel retailer and operator of electric vehicle charging stations, with its main operations in the Nordics and Poland. ACT is active globally, and based in Laval, Canada. |
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Circle K is active as a convenience and fuel retailer and operator of electric vehicle charging stations, with its main operations in the Nordics and Poland. ACT is active globally, and based in Laval, Canada.

| — | Elton is active in the provision of charging services for electric vehicles, primarily in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Its services are also available in Finland. |
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Elton is active in the provision of charging services for electric vehicles, primarily in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Its services are also available in Finland.

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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.10903 – CIRCLE K / SCHIBSTED / ELTON MOBILITY

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

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