# C_2018374EN.01001101.xml

| 16.10.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 374/11 |
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16.10.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 374/11

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8951 — Suzano Papel e Celulose/Fibria Celulose)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 374/05)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. (‘Suzano’, Brazil), |
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Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. (‘Suzano’, Brazil),

| — | Fibria Celulose S.A. (‘Fibria’, Brazil). |
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Fibria Celulose S.A. (‘Fibria’, Brazil).

Suzano acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, control over the whole of Fibria.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

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| — | Suzano is active in the production of wood pulp and paper products. Its wood pulp is used to produce various paper grades used in packaging, printing & writing, specialties and tissue. Suzano’s paper products portfolio comprises coated and uncoated printing & writing paper, paperboard and tissue paper. Suzano also produces small volumes of fluff pulp. Suzano’s production facilities are located in Brazil and its products are exported globally. |
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Suzano is active in the production of wood pulp and paper products. Its wood pulp is used to produce various paper grades used in packaging, printing & writing, specialties and tissue. Suzano’s paper products portfolio comprises coated and uncoated printing & writing paper, paperboard and tissue paper. Suzano also produces small volumes of fluff pulp. Suzano’s production facilities are located in Brazil and its products are exported globally.

| — | Fibria is a producer of wood pulp. Its wood pulp is used to produce various paper grades used in packaging, printing & writing, specialties and tissue. Its industrial units are located in Brazil and its wood pulp is exported globally. |
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Fibria is a producer of wood pulp. Its wood pulp is used to produce various paper grades used in packaging, printing & writing, specialties and tissue. Its industrial units are located in Brazil and its wood pulp is exported globally.

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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.

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

M.8951 — Suzano Papel e Celulose/Fibria Celulose

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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