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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2007/10 - Husqvarna AB / GARDENA AG
Acquired
Gardena
Description
a company whose economic activity is carried out in the non-motorised garden equipment sector.
Acquiring
Husqvarna
Description
a company whose economic activity is carried out in the areas of stone-cutting tools and similar equipment used in the construction sector, and in the area of equipment/tools used in the maintenance of forests and gardens;
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
Non-opposition
Case description
Notified on 24 January 2007, this merger consists of the acquisition, by HUSQVARNA DEUTSCHLAND GmbH (?HUSQVARNA?), of sole control of the company GARDENA AG (?GARDENA?).
Timeline
2007-03-05
Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of GARDENA AG by HUSQVARNA DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
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