Commission Regulation (EC) No 1033/2008 of 20 October 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2008-10-20
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: application of EU law, economic concentration, exchange of information, merger control

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1033/2008

of 20 October 2008

amending Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the
control of concentrations between undertakings

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty
Community,

establishing the European

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic
Area,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of
20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between
undertakings (the EC Merger Regulation) (1), and in particular
Article 23(1) thereof,

After consulting the Advisory Committee on Concentrations,

Whereas:

(4)

(5)

legal clarity and trans­
decisions and for reasons of
parency adaptations need to be introduced into the noti­
fication forms,
in particular the Form RS relating to
reasoned submissions (Form RS), which deals with infor­
mation requirements for pre-notification referrals under
Regulation
Article
and
Article
(EC) No 139/2004.

4(5)

4(4)

of

In order to ensure that the Commission is in a position
to carry out a proper assessment of commitments offered
by the notifying parties pursuant
to Article 6(2) or
Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 with a
view to rendering a concentration compatible with the
common market, the notifying parties should be required
the
to
commitments offered and,
to submit
specific information if the commitments offered consist
in the divestiture of a business.

in particular,

information

concerning

detailed

submit

In order to satisfy the Commission that the commitments
will be implemented in due time and manner it seems
appropriate to clarify that the commitments may include
details on the appropriate mechanisms proposed by the
parties, including the appointment of a trustee to assist
the Commission in overseeing compliance.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 of 21 April
2004 implementing Council Regulation
(EC) No
139/2004 on the control of concentrations between
undertakings (2) sets out procedural rules for the notifi­
cation and examination of concentrations. In order to
take account of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania
to the European Union it is necessary to update the
notification
concentrations which
requires certain information based on a list of all
Member States.

form used

for

(6)

Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 should therefore be
amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

In relation to the submission of documents or statements
made by persons, undertakings or associations of under­
takings within the procedure,
it appears advisable to
clarify the procedure whereby such documents or
statements can be considered as non-confidential.

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 is amended as follows:

1. In Article 18, the following paragraph 4 is added:

On 8 June 2004 the EEA Joint Committee adopted
Decision No 78/2004 and Decision No 79/2004. These
decisions incorporate Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 into
the EEA Agreement. In order to take account of these

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 133, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

‘4.
If persons, undertakings or associations of under­
takings
the
Commission may assume that the documents or statements
concerned do not contain confidential information.’

to comply with paragraphs 2 or 3,

fail

(1)

(2)

(3)

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2. In Article 20, the following paragraph 1a is inserted:

commitments

‘1a.
In addition to the requirements set out in paragraph
1, the undertakings concerned shall, at the same time as
offering
or
pursuant
Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004, submit one
original and 10 copies of the information and documents
prescribed by the Form RM relating to remedies (Form RM)
as set out in Annex IV to this Regulation. The information
submitted shall be correct and complete.’

to Article

6(2)

3. The following Article 20a is inserted:

‘Article 20a

Trustees

The

offered

commitments

1.
concerned pursuant
Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 may include, at
expense of
of

undertakings
to Article 6(2) or Article 8(2) of
the own
the appointment
assisting the

the undertakings concerned,
trustee

an independent

trustees)

the

(or

by

Commission in overseeing the parties' compliance with the
commitments or having a mandate to implement
the
commitments. The
appointed by the
trustee may be
parties, after the Commission has approved its identity, or
by the Commission. The trustee shall carry out its tasks
under the supervision of the Commission.

The Commission may attach such trustee-related
2.
provisions of the commitments as conditions and obligations
pursuant to Article 6(2) or Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC)
No 139/2004.’

4. The Annexes are amended in accordance with the Annex to

this Regulation.

Article 2

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its
publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 20 October 2008.

For the Commission

Neelie KROES
Member of the Commission

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ANNEX

The Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 are amended as follows:

1. Annex I is amended as follows:

(a)

In point 1.1, the first paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘This Form specifies the information that must be provided by notifying parties when submitting a notification to
the European Commission of a proposed merger, acquisition or other concentration. The merger control system of
the European Union is laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (hereinafter referred to as “the EC
Merger Regulation”), and in Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 (hereinafter referred to as “the Implemen­
ting Regulation”), to which this Form CO is annexed (*). The text of these regulations, as well as other relevant
documents, can be found on the Competition page of the Commission's Europa web site. Your attention is drawn
to the corresponding provisions of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (hereinafter referred to as “the
EEA Agreement”) (**).

___________
(*) Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1).
(**) See in particular Article 57 of the EEA Agreement, point 1 of Annex XIV to the EEA Agreement, Protocols 21
and 24 to the EEA Agreement, as well as Protocol 4 to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the
establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as the “Surveillance
and Court Agreement”). Any reference to EFTA States shall be understood to mean those EFTA States which
are Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement. As of 1 May 2004, these States are Iceland, Liechtenstein and
Norway.’

(b) In point 1.1, the last sentence of the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘Mergers which do not meet the turnover thresholds may fall within the competence of the Member States’ and/or
the EFTA States’ authorities in charge of merger control.’

(c) Footnote 1 referred to in subsection 3.5 is replaced by the following:

‘(1) See Article 57 of the EEA Agreement and, in particular, Article 2(1) of Protocol 24 to the EEA Agreement. A
case qualifies as a cooperation case if the combined turnover of the undertakings concerned in the territory of
the EFTA States equals 25 % or more of their total turnover within the territory covered by the EEA
Agreement; or each of at least two undertakings concerned has a turnover exceeding EUR 250 million in
the territory of the EFTA States; or the concentration is liable to significantly impede effective competition in
the territories of the EFTA States or a substantial part thereof, in particular as a result of the creation or
strengthening of a dominant position.’

(d) In Section 10, point (b) is replaced by the following:

‘(b) If the answer to (a)

coordination between independent undertakings
Article 81(1) of
Agreement (*), give your reasons.

is affirmative and in your view the creation of the joint venture does not lead to
competition within the meaning of
the EEA

the corresponding provisions of

the EC Treaty, and, where applicable,

restricts

that

___________
(*) See Article 53(1) of the EEA Agreement.’

(e)

In Section 10, the introductory wording of point (c) is replaced by the following:

‘Without prejudice to the answers to (a) and (b) and in order to ensure that a complete assessment of the case can
be made by the Commission, please explain how the criteria of Article 81(3) of the EC Treaty and, where
applicable, the corresponding provisions of the EEA Agreement (*) apply. Under Article 81(3), the provisions of
Article 81(1) may be declared inapplicable if the operation:

___________
(*) See Article 53(3) of the EEA Agreement.’

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2. Annex II is amended as follows:

(a)

In point 1.1, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘In completing this Form, your attention is drawn to Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (hereinafter referred to
as “the EC Merger Regulation”), and Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 (hereinafter referred to as “the
Implementing Regulation”), to which this Form is annexed (*). The text of these regulations, as well as other
relevant documents, can be found on the Competition page of the Commission's Europa web site. Your attention
is also drawn to the corresponding provisions of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (hereinafter
referred to as “the EEA Agreement”) (**).

___________
(*) Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1).
(**) See in particular Article 57 of the EEA Agreement, point 1 of Annex XIV to the EEA Agreement, Protocols 21
and 24 to the EEA Agreement, as well as Protocol 4 to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the
establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as the “Surveillance
and Court Agreement”). Any reference to EFTA States shall be understood to mean those EFTA States which
are Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement. As of 1 May 2004, these States are Iceland, Liechtenstein and
Norway.’

(b) In point 1.2, the fourth indent of the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘— a Member State or an EFTA State expresses substantiated competition concerns about the notified concen­

tration within 15 working days of receipt of the copy of the notification; or’

(c) Footnote 3 referred to in subsection 3.5 is replaced by the following:

‘(3) See Article 57 of the EEA Agreement and, in particular, Article 2(1) of Protocol 24 to the EEA Agreement. A
case qualifies to be treated as a cooperation case if the combined turnover of the undertakings concerned in
the territory of the EFTA States equals 25 % or more of their total turnover within the territory covered by the
EEA Agreement; or each of at least two undertakings concerned has a turnover exceeding EUR 250 million in
the territory of the EFTA States; or the concentration is liable to significantly impede effective competition in
the territories of the EFTA States or a substantial part thereof, in particular as a result of the creation or
strengthening of a dominant position.’

(d) In Section 8, point (b) is replaced by the following:

‘(b) If the answer to (a)

coordination between independent undertakings
Article 81(1) of
Agreement (*), give your reasons.

is affirmative and in your view the creation of the joint venture does not lead to
competition within the meaning of
the EEA

the corresponding provisions of

the EC Treaty, and, where applicable,

restricts

that

___________
(*) See Article 53(1) of the EEA Agreement.’

(e)

In Section 8, the introductory wording of point (c) is replaced by the following:

‘Without prejudice to the answers to (a) and (b) and in order to ensure that a complete assessment of the case can
be made by the Commission, please explain how the criteria of Article 81(3) of the EC Treaty and, where
applicable, the corresponding provisions of the EEA Agreement (*) apply. Under Article 81(3), the provisions of
Article 81(1) may be declared inapplicable if the operation:

___________
(*) See Article 53(3) of the EEA Agreement.’

3. Annex III is amended as follows:

(a) Section A of the Introduction is replaced by the following:

‘A. The purpose of this Form

This Form specifies the information that requesting parties should provide when making a reasoned
submission for a pre-notification referral under Article 4(4) or
(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No
139/2004 (hereinafter referred to as “the EC Merger Regulation”) (*).

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Your attention is drawn to the EC Merger Regulation and to Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004
(hereinafter referred to as “the EC Merger Implementing Regulation”), to which this Form RS is annexed. The
text of these regulations, as well as other relevant documents, can be found on the Competition page of the
Commission's Europa web site. Your attention is also drawn to the corresponding provisions of
the
Agreement on the European Economic Area (hereinafter referred to as “the EEA Agreement”) (**).

Experience has shown that prior contacts are extremely valuable to both the parties and the relevant
authorities in determining the precise amount and type of information required. Accordingly, parties are
encouraged to consult the Commission and the relevant Member State/s or EFTA State/s regarding the
adequacy of the scope and type of information on which they intend to base their reasoned submission.

___________
(*) Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1).
(**) See in particular Article 57 of the EEA Agreement, point 1 of Annex XIV to the EEA Agreement, Protocols
21 and 24 to the EEA Agreement, as well as Protocol 4 to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the
establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as the “Surveillance
and Court Agreement”). Any reference to EFTA States shall be understood to mean those EFTA States which
are Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement. As of 1 May 2004, these States are Iceland, Liechtenstein and
Norway.’

(b)

In Section B of the Introduction, the last sentence of the third paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘Finally, parties should also be aware that, if a referral is made on the basis of incorrect, misleading or incomplete
information included in Form RS, the Commission and/or the Member States and the EFTA States may consider
making a post-notification referral rectifying any referral made at pre-notification.’

(c)

In Section B of the Introduction, the first and the second sentences of point (a) are replaced by the following:

‘In accordance with Articles 4(4) and (5) of the EC Merger Regulation, the Commission is obliged to transmit
reasoned submissions to the Member States and the EFTA States without delay. The time limits for considering a
reasoned submission will begin upon receipt of the submission by the relevant Member State/s or EFTA State/s.’

(d)

In Section B of the Introduction, the last sentence of point (d) is replaced by the following:

‘Where possible, indications as to where any of the requested information that is unavailable to you could be
obtained by the Commission or the relevant Member State/s and EFTA State/s should also be provided.’

(e)

In Section B of the Introduction, point (e) is replaced by the following:

‘(e) You may request that the Commission accept that the reasoned submission is complete notwithstanding the
failure to provide information required by this Form, if you consider that any particular information requested
by this Form may not be necessary for the Commission's or the relevant Member State/s' or EFTA State/s'
examination of the case.

The Commission will consider such a request, provided that you give adequate reasons why that information
is not relevant and necessary to dealing with your request for a pre-notification referral. You should explain
this during your prior contacts with the Commission and with the relevant Member State/s and EFTA State/s,
and submit a written request for a waiver asking the Commission to dispense with the obligation to provide
that information, pursuant to Article 4(2) of the EC Merger Implementing Regulation. The Commission may
consult with the relevant Member State or EFTA State authority or authorities before deciding whether to
accede to such a request.’

(f)

In Section D of the Introduction, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘In order to facilitate treatment of Form RS by Member State and EFTA State authorities, parties are strongly
encouraged to provide the Commission with a translation of their reasoned submission in a language or languages
which will be understood by all addressees of the information. As regards requests for referral to (a) Member
State/s or (an) EFTA State/s, the requesting parties are strongly encouraged to include a copy of the request in the
language/s of the Member State/s and EFTA State/s to which referral is being requested.’

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(g)

In Section E of the Introduction, the first paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘Article 287 of the Treaty and Article 17(2) of the EC Merger Regulation, as well as the corresponding provisions
of the EEA Agreement (*) require the Commission, the Member States, the EFTA Surveillance Authority and the
EFTA States, their officials and other servants not to disclose information they have acquired through the
application of the Regulation of the kind covered by the obligation of professional secrecy. The same principle
must also apply to protect confidentiality between notifying parties.

___________
(*) See, in particular, Article 122 of the EEA Agreement, Article 9 of Protocol 24 to the EEA Agreement and

Article 17(2) of Chapter XIII of Protocol 4 to the Surveillance and Court Agreement.’

(h)

In Section 2, the following subsection 2.4.2 is added:

‘2.4.2. Provide a breakdown of the EFTA-wide turnover achieved by the undertakings concerned,

indicating,
where applicable, the EFTA State, if any, in which more than two-thirds of this turnover is achieved.’

(i)

In Section 4, the introductory wording of Section III is replaced by the following:

‘For the purposes of the information required in this Form, affected markets consist of relevant product markets
where, in the EEA territory, in the Community, in the territory of the EFTA States, in any Member State or in any
EFTA State:’

(j)

In Section 4, subsection 4.1 is replaced by the following:

‘4.1.

Identify each affected market within the meaning of Section III:

(a) at the EEA, Community or EFTA level;

(b) in the case of a request for referral pursuant to Article 4(4) of the EC Merger Regulation, at the level of

each individual Member State or EFTA State;

(c)

in the case of a request for referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of the EC Merger Regulation, at the level of
each Member State or EFTA State identified at Section 6.3.1 of this Form as capable of reviewing the
concentration.’

(k)

In the first paragraph of Section 5, the introductory wording and points (a), (b) and (c) are replaced by the
following:

‘For each affected relevant product market, for the last financial year,

(a)

for the EEA territory, for the Community as a whole and for the EFTA States as a whole;

(b) in the case of a request for referral pursuant to Article 4(4) of the EC Merger Regulation, individually for each

Member State/EFTA State where the parties to the concentration do business; and

(c)

in the case of a request for referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of the EC Merger Regulation, individually for each
Member State/EFTA State identified at Section 6.3.1 of this Form as capable of reviewing the concentration
where the parties to the concentration do business; and’

(l)

In Section 6, subsection 6.2.1 is replaced by the following:

‘6.2.1.

Identify the Member State/s and EFTA State/s which, pursuant to Article 4(4) of the EC Merger Regulation,
you submit should examine the concentration, indicating whether or not you have made informal contact
with this Member State/s and/or EFTA State/s.’

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(m) In Section 6, the third paragraph of subsection 6.2.2 is replaced by the following:

‘If you are requesting referral of the whole of the case, you must confirm that there are no affected markets
outside the territory of the Member State/s and EFTA State/s to which you request the referral to be made.’

(n)

In Section 6, subsection 6.2.3 is replaced by the following:

‘6.2.3. Explain in what way each of the affected markets in the Member State/s and EFTA State/s to which referral
is requested presents all the characteristics of a distinct market within the meaning of Article 4(4) of the
EC Merger Regulation.’

(o)

In Section 6, subsection 6.2.5 is replaced by the following:

‘6.2.5.

In the event of a Member State/s and/or EFTA State/s becoming competent to review the whole or part of
the case following a referral pursuant to Article 4(4) of the EC Merger Regulation, do you consent to the
information contained in this Form being relied upon by the Member State/s and/or EFTA State/s in
question for the purpose of its/their national proceedings relating to that case or part thereof? YES or NO’

(p)

In Section 6, subsection 6.3.1 is replaced by the following:

‘6.3.1. For each Member State and/or EFTA State, specify whether the concentration is or is not capable of being
reviewed under its national competition law. You must tick one box for each and every Member State
and/or EFTA State.

Is the concentration capable of being reviewed under the national competition law of each of the
following Member States and/or EFTA States? You must reply for each Member State and/or EFTA
State. Only indicate YES or NO for each Member State and/or EFTA State. Failure to indicate YES or
NO for any Member State and/or EFTA State shall be deemed to constitute an indication of YES for that
Member State and/or EFTA State.

Belgium:

Bulgaria:

Czech Republic:

Denmark:

Germany:

Estonia:

Ireland:

Greece:

Spain:

France:

Italy:

Cyprus:

Latvia:

Lithuania:

Luxembourg:

Hungary:

Malta:

Netherlands:

Austria:

Poland:

Portugal:

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

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Romania:

Slovenia:

Slovakia:

Finland:

Sweden:

United Kingdom:

Iceland:

Norway:

Liechtenstein:

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO
NO’

(q)

In Section 6, subsection 6.3.2 is replaced by the following:

‘6.3.2. For each Member State and/or EFTA State, provide sufficient financial or other data to show that the
concentration meets or does not meet the relevant jurisdictional criteria under the applicable national law.’

(r)

In Section 6, the following subsection 6.3.3 is added:

‘6.3.3. Explain why the case should be examined by the Commission. Explain in particular whether the concen­
tration might affect competition beyond the territory of one Member State and/or EFTA State.’

(s)

In Section 6, subsection 6.3.4 is deleted.

4. The following Annex IV is added:

‘ANNEX IV

Form RM relating to the information concerning commitments submitted pursuant to Article 6(2) and
Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004

FORM RM RELATING TO REMEDIES

INTRODUCTION

This form specifies the information and documents to be submitted by the undertakings concerned at the same time
as offering commitments pursuant to Article 6(2) or Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The information
requested is necessary to allow the Commission to examine whether the commitments are capable of rendering the
concentration compatible with the common market in that they will prevent a significant impediment to effective
competition. The Commission may dispense with the obligation to provide any particular information in respect of
the commitments offered, including documents, or with any other requirement laid down in this form where it
considers that compliance with those obligations or requirements is not necessary for the examination of the
commitments offered. The level of information required will vary according to the type and structure of the
remedy proposed. For example, carve-out remedies will typically require more detailed information than divestitures
of stand-alone businesses. The Commission is available to discuss the scope of the information required with the
parties upfront. If you consider that any particular information requested by this Form may not be necessary for the
Commission's assessment, you may approach the Commission asking to dispense with certain requirements, giving
adequate reasons why that information is not relevant.

SECTION 1

Description of the commitment

1.1.

Provide detailed information on

(i) the object of the commitments offered, and

(ii) the conditions for their implementation.

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1.2. Where the commitments offered consist in the divestiture of a business, Section 5 provides for the specific

information required.

SECTION 2

Suitability to remove competition concerns

2.

Provide information showing the suitability of the commitments offered to remove the significant impediment
of effective competition identified by the Commission.

SECTION 3

Deviation from Model Texts

3.

Identify any deviations of the commitments offered from the pertinent Model Commitments texts published by
the Commission's services, as revised from time-to-time, and explain the reasons for the deviations.

SECTION 4

Summary of the commitments

4.

Provide a non-confidential summary of the nature and scope of the commitments offered and why, in your
view, they are suitable to remove any significant impediment to effective competition. The Commission may
use this summary for the market test of the commitments offered with third parties.

SECTION 5

Information on a business to be divested

5.

Where the commitments offered consist in the divestiture of a business, provide the following information and
documents.

General information on the business to be divested

The following information should be provided as to the current operation of the business to be divested and
changes already planned for the future:

5.1. Describe the business to be divested generally, including the entities belonging to it, their registered place of
business and place of management, other locations for production or provisions of services, the general
organisational structure and any other relevant information relating to the administrative structure of the
business to be divested.

5.2.

State whether there are and describe any legal obstacles for the transfer of the business to be divested or the
assets, including third party rights and administrative approvals required.

5.3.

List and describe the products manufactured or services provided,
in particular their technical and other
characteristics, the brands involved, the turnover generated with each of these products or services, and any
innovations or new products or services planned.

5.4. Describe the level on which the essential functions of the business to be divested are operated if they are not
operated on the level of the business to be divested itself, including such functions as research and develop­
ment, production, marketing and sales, logistics, relations with customers, relations with suppliers, IT systems,
etc. The description should contain the role performed by those other levels, the relations with the business to
be divested and the resources (personnel, assets, financial resources, etc.) involved in the function.

5.5. Describe in detail the links between the business to be divested and other undertakings controlled by the

notifying parties (irrespective of the direction of the link), such as:

— supply, production, distribution, service or other contracts,

— shared tangible or intangible assets,

— shared or seconded personnel,

— shared IT systems or other systems, and

— shared customers.

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5.6. Describe in general terms all relevant tangible and intangible assets used and/or owned by the business to be

divested, including, in any case, IP rights and brands.

5.7.

Submit an organisational chart identifying the number of personnel currently working in each of the functions
of the business to be divested and a list of those employees who are indispensable for the operation of the
business to be divested, describing their functions.

5.8. Describe the customers of the business to be divested,

including a list of customers, a description of the
corresponding records available, and provide the total turnover generated by the business to be divested with
each of these customers (in EUR and as percentage of the total turnover of business to be divested).

5.9.

Provide financial data for the business to be divested, including the turnover and the EBITDA achieved in the
last two years, and the forecast for the next two years.

5.10. Identify and describe any changes that have occurred in the last two years, in the organisation of the business

to be divested or in the links with other undertakings controlled by the notifying parties.

5.11. Identify and describe any changes, planned for the next two years, in the organisation of the business to be

divested or in the links with other undertakings controlled by the notifying parties.

General information on the business to be divested as described in the commitments

5.12. Describe any areas where the business to be divested as set out in the commitments offered differs from the

nature and scope of the business as currently operated.

Acquisition by a suitable purchaser

5.13. Explain the reasons why, in your view, the business will be acquired by a suitable purchaser in the time-frame

proposed in the commitments offered.’