Case details

Merger control

Case reference

CCENT/2007/28 - FUNDO EQT V / DAKO DENMARK

Acquired

Dako Denmark A/S

Description

a Danish-registered company that carries out its activity in the area of in vitro diagnostics; it develops and produces reagents and antibodies for the diagnosis of cancer.

Acquiring

Fundo EQT V

Description

an investment fund made up of its own private equity funds and the respective portfolios of companies acquired; it acquires, finances and develops undertakings with a high potential for growth and development, in the following business areas: health care, diesel motors, medical technology and textile production, among others.

Sector

Health & Pharmaceutical

Activity (NACE)

Q86 - Human health activities

Applicable legislation

Art. 9(1)(a) (Law 18)

Notification thresholds

Market share

Type of merger

Conglomerate

Cooperation with sector regulators

Status

Closed

Type of Investigation

Phase 1

AdC’s decision

Case description

Notified on 20 April 2007, this merger consists of the acquisition by Danish HoldCo A/S, a special purpose entity wholly owned by Fundo EQT V ("EQT"), of sole control of the company Dako Denmark A/S ("Dako A/S").

Timeline

2007-05-24

Competition Authority approves acquisition, by Danish HoldCo A/S, a special purpose vehicle wholly owned by Fundo EQT V, of sole control of the company Dako Denmark A/S

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