# C_2021120EN.01000301.xml

| 8.4.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 120/3 |
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8.4.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 120/3

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10147 — Mitsui & Co/Mitsui Chemicals/Honshu Chemical Industry)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 120/03)

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (‘Mitsui Bussan’, Japan), |
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Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (‘Mitsui Bussan’, Japan),

| — | Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (‘Mitsui Chemicals’, Japan), |
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Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (‘Mitsui Chemicals’, Japan),

| — | Honshu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (‘Honshu Chemical’, Japan). |
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Honshu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (‘Honshu Chemical’, Japan).

Mitsui Bussan and Mitsui Chemicals acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Honshu Chemical.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

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| — | for Mitsui Bussan: global trading organisation active in various sectors, including: (i) iron and steel products; (ii) mineral and metal resources; (iii) energy; (iv) machinery and infrastructure; (v) chemical products; (vi) life style; and (viii) innovation and corporate development. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, |
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for Mitsui Bussan: global trading organisation active in various sectors, including: (i) iron and steel products; (ii) mineral and metal resources; (iii) energy; (iv) machinery and infrastructure; (v) chemical products; (vi) life style; and (viii) innovation and corporate development. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange,

| — | for Mitsui Chemicals: company engaged in the production and sale of chemical products worldwide. Its’ principal business areas are: (i) mobility products; (ii) healthcare products; (iii) food and packaging products; and (iv) basic materials. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, |
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for Mitsui Chemicals: company engaged in the production and sale of chemical products worldwide. Its’ principal business areas are: (i) mobility products; (ii) healthcare products; (iii) food and packaging products; and (iv) basic materials. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange,

| — | for Honshu Chemical: company engaged in the production and sale of chemical products. Its principal activities are the production and sale of: (i) 4,4’ biphenol; (ii) cresol derivatives; (iii) electronic materials; and (iv) special bisphenols. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
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for Honshu Chemical: company engaged in the production and sale of chemical products. Its principal activities are the production and sale of: (i) 4,4’ biphenol; (ii) cresol derivatives; (iii) electronic materials; and (iv) special bisphenols. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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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.10147 — Mitsui & Co/Mitsui Chemicals/Honshu Chemical Industry

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 |
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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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