# C_2022307EN.01001301.xml

| 12.8.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 307/13 |
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12.8.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 307/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10849 – HUK / BRI / LNN / PITSTOP)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 307/08)

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | HUK-Coburg Haftpflicht-Unterstützungs-Kasse kraftfahrender Beamter Deutschlands a.G. (‘HUK’, Germany), |
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HUK-Coburg Haftpflicht-Unterstützungs-Kasse kraftfahrender Beamter Deutschlands a.G. (‘HUK’, Germany),

| — | LNN Flug GmbH (‘LNN’, Germany), solely owned by Mr. Stefan Kulas, |
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LNN Flug GmbH (‘LNN’, Germany), solely owned by Mr. Stefan Kulas,

| — | Bridgestone Europe NV/AS (‘BRI’, Belgium), the European subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation (‘Bridgestone’, Japan), |
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Bridgestone Europe NV/AS (‘BRI’, Belgium), the European subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation (‘Bridgestone’, Japan),

| — | pitstop.de GmbH (‘pitstop’, Germany). |
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pitstop.de GmbH (‘pitstop’, Germany).

HUK, BRI and LNN will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of pitstop.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

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| — | HUK is an insurance company with a focus on motor vehicle insurance, |
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HUK is an insurance company with a focus on motor vehicle insurance,

| — | LNN is active in airplane charter, |
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LNN is active in airplane charter,

| — | BRI mainly supplies new tyres to automotive manufacturers and tyre retailers. Additionally, subsidiaries of BRI are active in the area of repair and maintenance of automotive vehicles in Europe, |
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BRI mainly supplies new tyres to automotive manufacturers and tyre retailers. Additionally, subsidiaries of BRI are active in the area of repair and maintenance of automotive vehicles in Europe,

| — | pitstop offers typical workshop services in the field of motor vehicle services such as inspections, maintenance and repairs of all kinds. |
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pitstop offers typical workshop services in the field of motor vehicle services such as inspections, maintenance and repairs of all kinds.

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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.10849 – HUK / BRI / LNN / PITSTOP

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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