# C_2019002EN.01000301.xml

| 4.1.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 2/3 |
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4.1.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 2/3

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9180 — Volkswagen/Daimler/HeyCar)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 2/03)

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Volkswagen Financial Services AG (‘VWFS’, Germany), controlled by Volkswagen AG (‘Volkswagen’); |
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Volkswagen Financial Services AG (‘VWFS’, Germany), controlled by Volkswagen AG (‘Volkswagen’);

| — | Leonie FS DVB GmbH (‘DFS’, Germany), controlled by Daimler AG (‘Daimler’); |
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Leonie FS DVB GmbH (‘DFS’, Germany), controlled by Daimler AG (‘Daimler’);

| — | Mobility Trader Holding GmbH (‘MTH’, Germany), controlled by Volkswagen Group, operating under the marketing name HeyCar. |
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Mobility Trader Holding GmbH (‘MTH’, Germany), controlled by Volkswagen Group, operating under the marketing name HeyCar.

DFS acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation, joint control of MTH, together with VWFS.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of assets.

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| — | Volkswagen is globally active in the manufacture and sale of motor vehicles, including related spare parts and accessories, diesel engines and motorcycles. Volkswagen also provides financial services, including financing, leasing, insurance, fleet management services and mobility solutions. |
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Volkswagen is globally active in the manufacture and sale of motor vehicles, including related spare parts and accessories, diesel engines and motorcycles. Volkswagen also provides financial services, including financing, leasing, insurance, fleet management services and mobility solutions.

| — | Daimler is globally active in the manufacture and sale of motor vehicles, mainly passenger cars, trucks, vans and buses. Its product portfolio also includes financing and leasing packages for dealers and customers, as well as financial services such as insurance brokerage, investment products, credit cards, and full fleet management and leasing services. |
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Daimler is globally active in the manufacture and sale of motor vehicles, mainly passenger cars, trucks, vans and buses. Its product portfolio also includes financing and leasing packages for dealers and customers, as well as financial services such as insurance brokerage, investment products, credit cards, and full fleet management and leasing services.

| — | MTH provides dealers and consumers in Germany with an online platform called HeyCar for the sale and purchase of high quality used cars. |
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MTH provides dealers and consumers in Germany with an online platform called HeyCar for the sale and purchase of high quality used cars.

| — | HeyCar is also active as an intermediary for automotive financing opportunities. |
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HeyCar is also active as an intermediary for automotive financing opportunities.

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Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the 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.9180 — Volkswagen/Daimler/HeyCar

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 |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal 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 ‘Merger Regulation’).

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

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