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, 23.11.2021  
C(2021)8634 final  
PUBLIC VERSION 
American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VII, LP  
450 Lexington Avenue, 40th Floor  
New York , NY 10 533 
United  States  
Subject : Case M.10407 – AIP / ALVANCE DUNKERQUE TARGET BUSINESS  
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 18 October  2021, the European Commis sion received notification of 
a concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which American 
Industrial Partners Capital Fund VII, LP (US), an investment fund managed by 
American Industrial Partners (collectively referred to as ‘AIP’), acquire s within the 
meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Alvance 
Aluminium Dunkerque SAS and Alvance Aluminium Service SAS (together, 
‘Alvance Dunkerque Target Business’, France ). The concentra tion is accomplished by 
way of purchase of shares. The same concentration was already notified to the 
Commission on 16 July 2021 and 26 July 2021, but the notification was subsequently 
withdrawn on 19 July 2021 and 27 July 2021, respectively.3 
2. The business  activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
− AIP is a private equity firm focused on buying and improving industrial businesses.  
− Alvance Dunkerque Target Business  is a primary aluminium producer, which 
operates an aluminium smelter in Loon-Plage near Dun kerque (France).  
                                                 
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 439, 29.10.2021, p. 11.  

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 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,  6.12.2021   
C(2021 ) 9198 final  
PUBLIC VERSION  
CVC Capital Partners SICAV -FIS S.A.  
20 Avenue Monterey    
2163 Luxembourg  
Luxembourg  
Subject : Case M. 10455 – CVC / PANZANI  
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 4 November 2021 , the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which CVC Partners 
SICAV -FIS S.A. (‘CVC’, Luxembourg)  acquires within the meaning of Article 
3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation  control of the whol e of Panzani SAS (‘Panzani’, 
France) . The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
 for CVC: private equity investment,  
 for Panzani:  manufacturing and distribution of dry pasta, couscous, semolina, 
sauces and ready meals . 
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 simplif ied 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 458, 12.11.2021 , p. 22. 
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  
 
Tel: +32 229- 91111. Fax: +32 229- 64301. E -mail: COMP -MERG ER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu.  
  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels,  3.1.2022  
C(2022) 28 final  
 PUBLIC VERSION 
Blackstone Inc.  
345 Park Avenue  
New York, NY 10154  
United  States of America  
Subject : Case M. 10519 –  BLACKSTONE / INTERPLEX 
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 1 December  2021, the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
conc entration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of 
the Merger  Regulation by which the undertaking  Blackstone Inc . (‘Blackstone ’, 
United States) acquire s within the meaning of Article  3(1)(b) of the Merger 
Regulation control of the  whole of undertaking Interplex Holdings Pte. Ltd 
(‘Interplex’, Singapore) by way of purchase of shares .3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
− for Blackstone: global asset management across a wide range of assets classes  
including private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, growth equity, 
opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds;  
− for Interplex: design and manufacture of customised interconnect, high-precision and mechanical solutions focused on decarbonisation of 
transportation, future mobility, increased longevity and digitalisation, serving clients globally.  
                                                 
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 492, 8.12.2021, p. 6.  

 
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 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, 25.1.2022  
C(2022) 548 final  
PUBLIC VERSION 
Intermediate Capital Group plc  
Procession House, 55 Ludgate Hill  
EC4M 7JW  London 
United Kingdom  
Subject : Case M. 10546 –  ICG / CEIT  
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 3 January 2022, the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by Intermediate Capital 
Group plc (‘ICG’, the United Kingdom) intends to acquire  within the meaning of 
Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of CEIT S.p.A 
(‘CEIT’, Italy). The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares . 3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
− for ICG : active in the structuring and provision of mezzanine finance, leveraged 
credit and equity investments in various companies worldwide , 
− for CEIT : design, installation, construction, renovation, extension, and 
maintenance of infrastructure networks, mostly i n the telecommunications sector 
and, to some extent, in the energy and transportation sectors. 
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 12, 11.01.2022, p. 9.  

2 paragraphs  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, 23.2.2022  
C(2022 ) 1245 final  
PUBLIC VERSION  
Cerberus Capital Management L.P.  
875 Third Avenue   
NY 10022 New York  
United States of America  
Subject : Case M. 10595 – CERBERUS / HBCE (FRENCH RETAIL BANKING)  
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 31 January 2022 , the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
conce ntration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which Cerberus 
Capital Management L.P. ( ‘Cerberus ’, US) acquire s within the meaning of Article 
3(1)(b)  of the Merger Regulation sole control over the whole of HSBC Continental 
Europe’s French retail banking business (‘HBCE’s French Retail Banking Business’, 
France), part of HSBC Group controlled by HSBC Holdings plc,  by way of purchase 
of assets .3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:  
 Cerberus is a long -term investment company in all sort of securities and assets ,  
including but not limited to, complementary credit, private equity, real estate 
platforms and middle market lending , 
 HBCE ’s French Retail Banking Business offers to its retail customers: day-to-day 
banking and  financial services; solutions for their short and long terms financing 
needs; insurance solutions  and financial, insurance and investment advice and 
asset management 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 68, 9.2.2022, p. 10. 

2 3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded th at 
the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger  Regulation  and of 
parag raph 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 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 -MERG ER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu . 
  EUROPEAN COMMISSION  
Brussels, 8.4.2022  
C(2022 ) 2420 final  
PUBLIC VERSION  
Blackstone , Inc.  
345 Park Avenue  
New York, NY 10154  
United States of America  
 
Vista Equity Partners Management, 
LLC 
4 Embarcadero Center, 20th Floor  
San Francisco, CA 94111  
United States of America  
Subject : Case M.10630 – Blackstone / Vista / Campus Logic Holdings  
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 17 March 2022 , the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which  Blackstone, 
Inc. (“Blackstone”, USA) , and Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC (“Vista ”, 
USA ), will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b)  of the Merger Regulation 
joint control over the whole of  CampusLogic Holdings, Inc. (“CampusLogic”, USA) , 
by way of purchase of shares .3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned  and the newly set -up joint 
venture  are the following : 
 for Blackstone : global asset management and investment firm,  
 for or Vista: investment firm that manages a portfolio of companies focused on 
enterprise software, data and technology -enabled businesses,  
                                                 
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 142, 30.03.2022 , p.20. 

2  for CampusLogic: provide r of student financial success software solutions for 
higher education students to navigate the financial aid lifecycle with an 
institution . 
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(a) and (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 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 i n 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,  25.7.2022  
C(2022 ) 5458 final  
PUBLIC VERSION  
Triton Smaller Mid -Cap Fund II SCSp  
2 rue Edward Steichen   
L-2540 Luxembourg  
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg  
Subject : Case M. 10772  – TSM  / IREPSE  
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 28 June 2022 , the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which the 
undertaking Triton Smaller Mid -Cap Fund II (‘TSM’, Luxembourg), controlled by 
Triton Group (Luxembourg), will acquire within the meanin g of Article 3(1)(b)  of the 
Merger Regulation sole  control over the whole of the undertaking Irepse Oy (‘Irepse’, 
Finland).  by way of purchase of shares .3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned  are the following : 
 TSM is an investment fund, owned by T riton Group, which is a  European 
privately -held investment firm that manages a number of independent investment 
funds and companies , 
 Irepse is the ultimate parent company of the Esperi Group, a provider of elderly 
care, mental and substance abuse  rehabilitation care, and disabled care services in 
Finland . 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ( the ‘Merger Regulation ’). With effect from 1 December 2009,  the Treaty on 
the Funct ioning 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 262, 7.7.2022 , 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 
paragraph 5 (b) of the Commission No tice 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 Agre ement . 
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, D G 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, 1.8.2022  
C(2022 ) 5657 final   
PUBLIC VERSION  
Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE  
1 allée Pierre Burelle  
92593 Levallois Perret Cedex  
France  
Subject : Case M. 10777  – PLASTIC OMNIUM / VARROC (LIGHTING 
DIVISION ) 
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 6 July 2022 , the European Commission received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger  Regulation by which the 
undertaking  Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE (‘Plastic Omnium’, France ) controlled by 
Burelle SA (France)  will acquire  within the meaning of  Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger 
Regulation  sole control of The lighting system division of Varroc Lighting Systems 
GmbH (‘Varroc Lighting Systems’, Germany)  by way of purchase of securities .3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned  are the following : 
 Plastic Omnium develops, manufactures and supplies automotive components and 
modules (bumpers, hatchbacks/tailgates and spoilers, fuel storage and delivery 
systems, fuel cell stacks, hydrogen vessels and integrated hydrogen systems), 
mainly  for light vehicles , 
 Varroc Lighting Systems develops, manufactures and supplies automotive 
exterior lighting systems for light vehicles . 
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 269, 13.7.2022 , p. 33. 

 
2 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 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 .