ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY , 1049 Brussel,   BELGIË  
 
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  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels,  11.12.2020 
C(2020)  9203 final  
PUBLIC VERSION  
To the notifying party 
Subject : Case M. 10048 – MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION / MAZDA MOTOR 
MANUFACTURING DE MEXICO  
Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 
(EC) No 139/20041 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European 
Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam,  
1. On 19 November 2020, the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which the 
undertaking  Mazda  Motor Corporation (“Mazda”, Japan), acquire s, within the 
meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation , sole control over the whole of 
Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (“MMVO”, Mexico) by way of 
purchase of shares .3 
2. The business acti vities of the undertakings concerned are:  
− for Mazda: it is active in the manufacturing and sale of passenger cars and 
commercial vehicles. Its principal products are four -wheeled vehicles, gasoline 
reciprocating engines, diesel engines, and automatic and m anual transmissions for 
vehicles ; 
− for MMVO: i t is primarily active in the manufacturing and sale of Mazda branded 
vehicles in the Americas.  
3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that 
the notified operation falls withi n the scope of the Merger  Regulation  and of 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ( the ‘Merger Regulation ’). With effect from 1 December 2009,  the Treaty on 
the Functioning of the European Union ( ‘TFEU ’) has introduced certain changes, such as the 
replacement of ‘Community ’ by ‘Union ’ and ‘common market ’ by ‘internal market ’. The terminology 
of the TFEU will be used t hroughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p.  3 (the ‘EEA Agreement ’). 
3  Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 412 , 30.11.2020 , p. 15. 

2 paragraph 5 (d) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of 
certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.4 
4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European 
Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it 
compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is 
adopted in applicat ion of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger  Regulation  and Article 57 of 
the EEA Agreement . 
For the Commission 
 
 
(Signed)  
Olivier GUERSENT  
Director -General  
                                                 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5 .
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Brussel,  BELGIË  
 
Tel: +32 229- 91111. Fax: +32 229 -64301. E -mail: COMP -MERGER -REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu.  
  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels,  23.12.2020 
C(2020)  9636 final  
PUBLIC VERSION 
To the notifying party  
Subject : Case M. 9982 – Ford/GFT  
Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 
(EC) No  139/20041 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European 
Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam,  
1. On 30 November  2020, the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which Ford Motor 
Company (“FMC”, USA) intends to acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of 
the Merger Regulation sole  control over GETRAG FORD Transmissions GmbH 
(“GFT”, Germany), currently jointly controlled by FMC and Magna International Inc. , 
by way of  purchase of shares.3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
− for FMC: design, manufacture, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, 
trucks, sport utility vehicles (“SUVs”), electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury 
vehicles, fina ncial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and also 
developing electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions,  
− for GFT : development, manufacture and sale of transmissions for light vehicles,  
including two production plants in Germany and the UK.  
3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that 
the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger  Regulation and of 
paragraph 5(d) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of 
certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No  139/2004.4 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ( the ‘Merger Regulation ’). With effect from 1 December 2009,  the Treaty on 
the Functioning of the European Union ( the ‘TFEU ’) has introduced certain changes, such as the 
replacement of ‘ Community ’ by ‘Union ’ and ‘common market ’ by ‘internal market ’. The terminology 
of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p.  3 (the ‘EEA Agreement ’). 
3  Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 424, 8.12.2020 , p. 35. 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.  

 
2 4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European 
Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it 
compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is 
adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger  Regulation and Article 57 of 
the EEA Agreement . 
For the Commission  
 
 
(Signed)  
Olivier GUERSENT  
Director -General
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Brussel,  BELGIË  
 
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  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels, 4.2.2021 
C(2021)  852 final  
PUBLIC VERSION 
To the notifying party  
Subject : Case M.10145 – AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS / PERSONAL 
CARE BUSINESS OF DOMTAR  
Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 
(EC) No  139/20041  and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European 
Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam,  
1. On 12 January  2021, the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which the 
undertaking  AIPCF VII Global Corp Holding LP, an investment fund managed by 
American Industrial Partners (“AIP”, USA) , acquire s within the meaning of Article 
3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over t he personal care business of 
Domtar Corporation (“Personal Care Business of Domtar”, USA)  by way of purchase 
of securities.3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
− for AIP: a middle market private equity firm that is focused on buying and 
improving industrial businesses headquartered in North America,  
− for Personal Care Business of Domtar: a manufacturer of absorbent hygiene 
products  including adult incontinence products (e.g., protective underwear, briefs, 
bladder control pads and underpads) and hygiene products for infants (e.g., 
diapers) . 
3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that 
the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger  Regulation and of 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ( the ‘Merger Regulation ’). With effect from 1 December 2009,  the Treaty on 
the Functioning of the European Union ( ‘TFEU ’) has introduced certain changes, such as the 
replacement of ‘ Community ’ by ‘Union ’ and ‘common market ’ by ‘internal market ’. The terminology 
of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p.  3 (the ‘EEA Agreement ’). 
3  Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 020, 19.1.2021 , p. 9. 

 
2 paragraph 5 (b) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of 
certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No  139/2004.4 
4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European 
Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it 
compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is 
adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger  Regulation and Article 57 of 
the EEA Agreement . 
For the Commission  
 
 
(Signed)  
Olivier GUERSENT  
Director -General  
                                                 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Brussel,  BELGIË  
 
Tel: +32 229- 91111. Fax: +32 229 -64301. E -mail: COMP -MERGER -REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu.  
 
  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels, 18.2.2021 
C(2021)  1212 final  
PUBLIC VERSION 
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA  
Avenue Marnix 24 
1000 Brussels  
Belgium  
Subject : Case M. 10125 — GBL/Canyon  
Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 
(EC) No  139/20041  and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European 
Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam,  
1. On 27 January 2021, the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which Groupe 
Bruxelles Lambert SA (“GBL”, Belgium) acquire(s ) within the meaning of 
Article  3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Canyon Bicycles 
GmbH (“Canyon”, Germany)  by way of purchase of shares .3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings  concerned are:  
− for GBL: investing in global companies operating in various sectors, mainly in 
Europe, as an investment holding company, 
− for Canyon: developing, producing and distributing mountain bikes, road bikes, 
triathlon bikes, urban bikes and commute r bikes as well as related 
components/parts, bike accessories and apparel . 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ( the ‘Merger Regulation ’). With effect from 1 December 2009,  the Treaty on 
the Functioning of the European Union ( ‘TFEU ’) has introduced certain changes, such as the 
replacement of ‘ Community ’ by ‘Union ’ and ‘common market ’ by ‘internal market ’. The terminology 
of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p.  3 (the ‘EEA Agreement ’). 
3  Publication in the Official Jou rnal of the European Union No C 39, 4.2.2021, p. 23 . 

2 3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that 
the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger  Regulation and of 
paragraph 5 (b) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of 
certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No  139/2004.4 
4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European 
Commission has decided not to oppose the noti fied operation and to declare it 
compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is 
adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger  Regulation and Article 57 of 
the EEA Agreement . 
For the Commission  
 
 
(Signed)  
Olivier GUERSENT  
Director -General  
                                                 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Brussel,   BELGIË  
 
Tel: +32 229 -91111. Fax: +32 229 -64301. E -mail: COMP -MERGER -REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu . 
  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels,  30.3.2021  
C(2021) 2410 final  
PUBLIC VERSION  
Peter Kaindl  
Calle Eduardo Dato, 21/3D  
E-28010 Madrid  
Spain  
 
Kronospan Holdings P.L.C.  
Tagmatarchou Pouliou 9  
Grayoak House  
Ayos Andreas  
1101 Nicosia  
Cyprus  
Subject : Case M. 10039 – KRONOSPAN HOLDINGS / M KAINDL  
Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 
(EC) No 139/20041 and Article  57 of the Agreement on the European 
Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam,  
1. On 5 March 2021 , and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of the Merger 
Regulation,  the European Commission received  a notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which Peter Kaindl, 
through Kronospan Holdings P.L.C.  (Cyprus , ‘Kronospan’) , intends to acquire within 
the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation  sole control of M. Kaindl 
OG. (Austria, ‘M. Kaindl’), currently jointly controlled by  Peter Kaindl and Ines 
Benes -Kaindl . The concentration is accomplished by way of a purchase of shares.3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
 Peter Kaindl controls Kronospan , which  is active worldwide in the production and 
sale of wood -based panels and their finishing , 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ( the ‘Merger Regulation ’). With effect from 1 December 2009,  the Treaty on 
the Functioning of the European Union ( the ‘TFEU ’) has introduced certain changes, such as the 
replacement of ‘Community ’ by ‘Union ’ and ‘common market ’ by ‘internal market ’. The terminology 
of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p.  3 (the ‘EEA Agreement ’). 
3  Publication  in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 83, 12.3.2021, p. 8. 

2  M. Kaindl is active in the markets for wood -based materials, including  raw and 
coated particleboard, raw and c oated Medium Density Fibreboard, High Density 
Fibreboard , laminate flooring, c omponents and decorative laminate .  
3. After examination of the notific ation, the European Commission has concluded that 
the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger  Regulation  and of 
paragraph 5 (d) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of 
certain concentrations under  Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 .4 
4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European 
Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it 
compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement . This decision is 
adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger  Regulation  and Article 57 of 
the EEA Agreement . 
For the Commission  
 
 
(Signed ) 
Olivier GUERSENT  
Director -General  
 
                                                 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5 .
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Brussel,   BELGIË  
 
Tel: +32 229 -91111. Fax: +32 229 -64301. E -mail: COMP -MERGER -REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu . 
  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels,  3.5.2021  
C(2021 ) 3248 final  
PUBLIC VERSION  
Ravago Chemicals S.A.  
76-78 Rue de Merl   
2146 - Luxembourg  
Luxembourg  
Subject : Case M.10213  – RAVAGO / INDUKERN  
Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)( b) of Council Regulation 
(EC) No 139/20041 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European 
Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam,  
1. On 9 April 2021 , the  European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5)  of 
the Merger  Regulation by which  Ravago Chemicals S.A., controlled by Ravago S.A. 
(‘Ravago’, Luxembourg)  acquire s within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger 
Regulation sole control over the whole of Indukern S.A.  (‘Indukern’, Spain)  by way of 
purchase of shares .3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
 for Ravago: production and distribution of polymers and rubbers, and distribution 
of third -party chemicals at a global level , 
 for Indukern: distribution of third -party speciality chemicals at a global level.  
3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that 
the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger  Regulation  and of 
paragraph 5 (c) of the  Commis sion Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of 
certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 .4 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ( the ‘Merger Regulation ’). With effect from 1 December 2009,  the Treaty on 
the Functioning of the European Union ( ‘TFEU ’) has introduced certain changes, such as the 
replacement of ‘Community ’ by ‘Union ’ and ‘common market ’ by ‘internal market ’. The terminology 
of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p . 3 (the ‘EEA Agreement ’). 
3  Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 133, 16.04.2021 , p. 12. 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5 . 

2 4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European 
Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operat ion and to declare it 
compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is 
adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger  Regulation  and Article 57 of 
the EEA Agreement . 
For the Commission  
 
 
(Signed)  
Olivier GUERSENT  
Director -General
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Brussel,   BELGIË  
 
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  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels, 19.05.2021  
C(2021 ) 3680 final  
PUBLIC VERSION  
Hisense Home Appliances Group Co., 
Ltd. 
Hisense Tower  
17 Donghai Xi Road  
Qingdao, 266071  
People’s Republic of China  
Subject : Case  M.10265 — Hisense Group/Sanden  
Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 
(EC) No 139/20041 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European 
Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam,  
1. On 23 April 2021 , the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which the 
undertaking  Hisense Home Appliances Group Co., Ltd. , (“Hisense Home ”, China)  
intends to  acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) o f the Merger Regulation sole 
control over Sanden Holdings Corporation (“Sanden”, Japan) , by way of purchase of 
shares .3 Hisense Home is ultimately controlled by Hisense Group Holdings Co. Ltd  
(“Hisense Group” ). 
2. The business activities of the undertakings c oncerned are:  
 for Hisense Group : manufacture and supply of , inter alia , major domestic 
appliances, small domestic appliances, residential and commercial air 
conditioners and dehumidifiers and televisions , 
 for Sanden:  manufacture and supply of climate control components and 
compressors constituting automotive air -conditioning systems; manufacture and 
supply of climate control systems for construction machinery and agricultural 
machinery . 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ( the ‘Merger Regulation ’). With effect from 1 December 2009,  the Treaty on 
the Functioning of the European Union ( the ‘TFEU ’) has intr oduced certain changes, such as the 
replacement of ‘Community ’ by ‘Union ’ and ‘common market ’ by ‘internal market ’. The terminology 
of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p.  3 (the ‘EEA Agreement ’). 
3  Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 154, 30.4.2021, p. 17. 

2 3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has  concluded that 
the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger  Regulation  and of 
paragraph 5(c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of 
certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 .4 
4. For the reas ons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European 
Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it 
compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is 
adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger  Regulation  and Article 57 of 
the EEA Agreement . 
For the Commission  
 
 
(Signed)  
Olivier GUERSENT  
Director -General  
 
                                                 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5 .
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Brussel,  BELGIË  
 
Tel: +32 229- 91111. Fax: +32 229 -64301. E -mail: COMP -MERGER -REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu.  
  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels, 14.6.2021 
C(2021)  4350 final  
PUBLIC VERSION 
EQT Fund Management S.à r.l . 
26A, Boulevard Royal  
L-2449 Luxembourg  
Luxembourg 
Subject : Case M. 10278 – EQT / CERBA  
Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation 
(EC) No  139/20041 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European 
Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam,  
1. On 19 May 2021, the  European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which the 
undertaking EQT Fund Management S.à r.l. ( “EQT”, Luxembourg)  acquire s within 
the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merg er Regulation sole control of  the w hole of 
the undertaking Cerba Group ( “Cerba”, France) by way of purchase of shares .3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
− for EQT:   investment fund manager for  the investment fund EQT IX, which seeks 
to make i nvestments primarily in Europe . The EQT funds’ portfolio companies 
are active in a variety of industries and sectors, including in the pharmaceutical 
sector, in elderly care and veterinary services,  
− for Cerba: global and diversified laboratory services company operating within clinical pathology in Fra nce and internationally. It is currently active in 40 
countries across five continents. Cerba is active in three main business lines: (i) 
specialty testing; (ii) routine testing and; and (iii) clinical trial. It also offers 
veterinary biology and well -being services.  
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ( the ‘Merger Regulation ’). With effect from 1 December 2009,  the Treaty on 
the Functioning of the European Union ( ‘TFEU ’) has introduced certain changes, such as the 
replacement of ‘ Community ’ by ‘Union ’ and ‘common market ’ by ‘internal market ’. The terminology 
of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p.  3 (the ‘EEA Agreement ’). 
3  Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 201, 28.5.2021 , p. 15. 

2 3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that 
the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger  Regulation and of 
paragrap h 5(b) of the  Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of 
certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No  139/2004.4 
4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European 
Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it 
compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is 
adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger  Regulation and Article 57 of 
the EEA Agreement . 
For the Commission  
 
 (Signed)  
Olivier GUER SENT  
Director -General  
  
                                                 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.