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Merger control
Case reference
Ccent/2022/39 - Wedding Planner / Zankyou Ventures
Acquiring
Wedding Planner, S.L.U.
Description
It is part of the group of companies The Knot Worldwide Inc. and operates in the technology sector, providing services over the Internet, operating websites that offer online resources to assist in planning and organizing weddings, as well as advertising for vendors and brands.
Acquired
Zankyou Ventures, S.L.
Description
Operates websites that provide users with online resources for organizing and planning weddings, offering, among others, advertising and/or related services.
Sector
Activity (NACE)
Applicable legislation
Art. 37(1)(a) (Law 19)
Notification thresholds
Market Share threshold
Type of merger
Horizontal
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Withdrawn
Case description

The notified concentration consists of the acquisition of sole control over Zankyou Ventures by Wedding Planner.
Timeline
2022-12-20
The AdC announced that the procedure initiated to assess the Merger Wedding Planner / Zankyou Ventures has been withdrawn.
2022-08-19
The Wedding Planner notifies the acquisition of sole control over Zankyou Ventures.
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