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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2007/32 - KOLHER / LOMBARDINI
Acquiring
Kohler
Description
is active worldwide in the sector covering the production and sale of bathroom equipment in ceramics, taps and plumbing products, petrol engines, electrical switchboards, generators, etc. It has no affiliates or branches in Portugal. It supplies industrial generators to customers located in Portugal.
Acquired
Lombardini SRL
Description
is active in the sector covering the production and sale of petrol and diesel engines with a maximum output of 50 kW. It has no affiliates or branches in Portugal. It supplies customers in Portugal with petrol engines with a maximum output of 50 kW for industrial and non-industrial uses and diesel engines with a maximum output of 50 kW for industrial, non-industrial and maritime uses.
Sector
  • Extractive and manufacturing Industries
Activity (NACE)
  • C28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Applicable legislation
Inapplicability (Law 18)
Notification thresholds
Inapplicability (Law 18)
Type of merger
Horizontal
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Non-applicable
Case description
Notified on 7 May 2007, this merger consists of the acquisition of sole control of Lombardini SRL (hereafter "Lombardini") by Kohler Co. (hereafter "Kohler").
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