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CCENT/2005/27
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CCENT/2005/27 - FLORIMOND DESPREZ/ADVANTA LAMBDA B.V.
Acquired
Advanta Lambda BV
Description
a holding company of the Advanta group of companies which develop, produce and sell sugar beet seeds in different countries. In Portugal, Advanta Lambda sells seeds to the undertaking DAI - Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Agro-Industrial, S.A., through its subsidiary in Spain.
Acquiring
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils SAS
Description
parent company of the Florimond Desprez Group which develops and produces various seed varieties, among which are sugar beet (for industrial use) and fodder beet, by means of selective development, including genetic improvement of the various varieties.
Sector
Supply and Food Industry
Activity (NACE)
G46 - Wholesale trade (include commission trade), except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Applicable legislation
Art. 9(1)(a) (Law 18)
Notification thresholds
Market share
Type of merger
Horizontal
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Case description
Notified on 8 April 2005, this merger consists of the acquisition of sole control of Advanta Lambda BV by Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils SAS.
Timeline
2005-05-19
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