# C_2018421EN.01001301.xml

| 21.11.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 421/13 |
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21.11.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 421/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9181 — Engie/Prédica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole/Omnes Capital/Equinox VIIIA)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 421/06)

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Engie S.A. (‘Engie’, France), |
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Engie S.A. (‘Engie’, France),

| — | Omnes Capital (France), |
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Omnes Capital (France),

| — | Prédica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole S.A. (‘Prédica’, France), controlled by Crédit Agricole S.A., |
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Prédica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole S.A. (‘Prédica’, France), controlled by Crédit Agricole S.A.,

| — | 13 photovoltaic plants (‘The Target’, France): 7 photovoltaic plants controlled by Engie, 4 photovoltaic plants controlled by Luxolaire Verwaltungs S.a.r.l. and 2 photovoltaic plants controlled by Equinox Invest S.à.r.l. |
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13 photovoltaic plants (‘The Target’, France): 7 photovoltaic plants controlled by Engie, 4 photovoltaic plants controlled by Luxolaire Verwaltungs S.a.r.l. and 2 photovoltaic plants controlled by Equinox Invest S.à.r.l.

Engie, Omnes Capital and Prédica acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the Target.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

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| — | Engie is an industrial company active throughout the entire energy-value chain in the fields of gas and electricity supply, as well as in energy services, |
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Engie is an industrial company active throughout the entire energy-value chain in the fields of gas and electricity supply, as well as in energy services,

| — | Omnes Capital is an independent French asset management company active in several branches of private equity, notably in the renewable energy sector, |
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Omnes Capital is an independent French asset management company active in several branches of private equity, notably in the renewable energy sector,

| — | Prédica is a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A. active in the insurance sector, |
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Prédica is a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A. active in the insurance sector,

| — | The Target consists in 13 photovoltaic plants active in the generation and wholesale supply of electricity. |
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The Target consists in 13 photovoltaic plants active in the generation and wholesale supply of electricity.

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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.9181 — Engie/Prédica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole/Omnes Capital/Equinox VIIIA

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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