# C_2018096EN.01003101.xml

| 14.3.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 96/31 |
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14.3.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 96/31

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8765 — Lenovo/Fujitsu/FCCL)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 96/08)

| 1. | On 7 March 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).
  This notification concerns the following undertakings:






  — | Lenovo Group Limited (‘Lenovo’, People’s Republic of China), |
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On 7 March 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

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Lenovo Group Limited (‘Lenovo’, People’s Republic of China),

| — | Fujitsu Limited (‘Fujitsu’, Japan), and |
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Fujitsu Limited (‘Fujitsu’, Japan), and

| — | Fujitsu Client Computing Limited (‘FCCL’, Japan), a newly created joint venture between Lenovo and Fujitsu. |
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Fujitsu Client Computing Limited (‘FCCL’, Japan), a newly created joint venture between Lenovo and Fujitsu.

The Transaction consists in the establishment of a joint venture, FCCL, between Lenovo and Fujitsu, through Lenovo acquiring a majority stake in certain assets relating to Fujitsu's personal computer business.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for Lenovo: multinational computer technology group that develops, manufactures and markets desktops and notebook, workstations, servers, storage drives, and IT management software. Lenovo also manufactures smart mobile devices, and offers IT services,
  —   for Fujitsu: information and communication technology company offering a wide range of technology products, solutions and services. Among others, Fujitsu is active in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of desktops, notebooks, and tablets,
  —   for FCCL: the JV will comprise most of Fujitsu’s personal computer business, notably its desktops, notebooks and tablets, as well as various accessories and peripherals, including R&D functions. The JV will, however, not include the following functions of Fujitsu’s personal computer business which will be retained by Fujitsu: (i) the manufacturing of desktops and certain tablets; and (ii) sales and post-sales support/maintenance for non-consumer customers. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for Lenovo: multinational computer technology group that develops, manufactures and markets desktops and notebook, workstations, servers, storage drives, and IT management software. Lenovo also manufactures smart mobile devices, and offers IT services,

for Lenovo

—   for Fujitsu: information and communication technology company offering a wide range of technology products, solutions and services. Among others, Fujitsu is active in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of desktops, notebooks, and tablets,

for Fujitsu

—   for FCCL: the JV will comprise most of Fujitsu’s personal computer business, notably its desktops, notebooks and tablets, as well as various accessories and peripherals, including R&D functions. The JV will, however, not include the following functions of Fujitsu’s personal computer business which will be retained by Fujitsu: (i) the manufacturing of desktops and certain tablets; and (ii) sales and post-sales support/maintenance for non-consumer customers.

for FCCL

| 3. | 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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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.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
  M.8765 — Lenovo/Fujitsu/FCCL
  Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:





  E-mail: |
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| 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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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8765 — Lenovo/Fujitsu/FCCL

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

E-mail:

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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