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Merger control
Case reference
Ccent/2024/76 - Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited / Grupo Heubach
Acquired
Heubach Holding S.à. r.l
Description
It is a manufacturer in the dye sector. The respective portfolio products includes four categories: (i) organic pigments, (ii) inorganic pigments, (iii) dyes and (iv) pigment preparations. These products are used in a wide variety of applications, such as interior and exterior painting, automotive coatings, coil coatings, printing inks, plastic coloring, and corrosion protection, by customers in diverse industries, including the automotive industry, consumer goods and plastics.
Acquiring
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited
Description
It is a listed entity on the stock exchange of India and is a global supplier of high quality pigments with a diverse range of products including organic pigments, inorganic pigments, colorants and pigment preparations to performance colorants and specialty chemicals.
Sector
Activity (NACE)
Applicable legislation
Notification thresholds
Type of merger
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Non-opposition
Case description

The merger operation consists of the acquisition by Sudarshan Chemical lndustries Limited, through Sudarshan Europe BV (“Sudarschan”) of exclusive control of the Heubach Group, including assets, associated companies and subsidiaries.
Timeline
2024-11-28
The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 76/2024 - Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited / Grupo Heubach.
2024-11-06
Sudarshan Chemical notifies acquisition of exclusive control over Heubach Group.
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