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Merger control
Case reference
Ccent/2023/78 - Grupo Lusíadas / MCCare
Acquiring
Lusíadas, SGPS, S.A.
Description
It is dedicated to providing healthcare in various specialties, through a network installed throughout the country, which currently includes eight hospitals and six health clinics.
Acquired
MCCARE, SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE, S.A.
Description
It is dedicated to providing oral and aesthetic health care (including aesthetic treatments and surgeries), through a network installed throughout the country, which includes twenty-two clinics.
Sector
  • Health & Pharmaceutical
Activity (NACE)
  • Q8623 - Dental practice activities
Applicable legislation
Art. 37(1)(c) (Law 19)
Notification thresholds
Turnover threshold
Type of merger
Horizontal
Cooperation with sector regulators
  • ERS - Health Regulatory Entity
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Non-opposition
Case description

The merger operation consists of the acquisition, by Lusíadas SGPS, S.A. (“Grupo Lusíadas”) of exclusive control over the company MCCare – Serviços de Saúde, S.A., owner of the Dr. Wells brand (Dr. Well’s”).
Timeline
2024-01-10
The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 78/2023 - Grupo Lusíadas / MCCare.
2023-12-15
Lusíadas Group notifies the acquisition of exclusive control over Dr. Well’s.
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