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Merger control
Case reference
Ccent/2022/64 - Midsid / Dois Lados
Acquired
Dois Lados – Distribuição de Tabacos e Bebidas, S.A.
Description
Acquiring
Midsid - Sociedade Portuguesa de Distribuição, S.A.
Description
Wholesale company of tobacco products and related accessories, which also sells tobacco products, namely cigarettes, through vending machines. It is also dedicated to the distribution of proximity goods, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as food products. Its clients are points of sale such as the HORECA channel, tobacconists, filling stations and Cash & Carry establishments. Midsid is wholly owned by CDIL - Companhia de Distribuição Integral Logista Portugal, S.A. which in turn is owned by Imperial Brands PLC.
Sector
Activity (NACE)
  • G4635 - Wholesale of tobacco products
Applicable legislation
Notification thresholds
Type of merger
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Case description

The merger operation in question consists of the acquisition, by Midsid – Sociedade Portuguesa de Distribuição, S.A. (“Midsid”), of exclusive control over Dois Lados, Distribuição de Tabacos e Bebidas, S.A. ("Two sides").
Timeline
2023-04-26
The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 64/2022 - Midsid / Dois Lados.
2022-12-22
The Midsid notifies the acquisition of sole control over Dois Lados, Distribuição de Tabacos e Bebidas.
Judicial phase chronology - Interlocutory appeals
2025-02-12
Competition, Regulation and Supervision Court
AA/2023/1
5/23.3YQSTR
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