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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2007/62 - The Body Shop International, PLC/Dibel, S.A.
Acquired
Dibel - Sociedade Importadora de Produtos de Beleza, S.A.
Description
markets the brand "The BODY SHOP" in Portugal, on the basis of a franchise contract signed with BSI.
Acquiring
The Body Shop International,plc
Description
- is a retail chain that markets products in the area of cosmetics, makeup, personal hygiene and body care, under the brand name that it owns - "The BODY SHOP". BSI is held by the French multinational L´ÓREAL SA, which is active worldwide in the R&D, manufacture, marketing, distribution and sales associated with cosmetic products.
Sector
  • Supply and Food Industry
Activity (NACE)
  • G47 - Retail 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 21 September 2007, with effect on 24 September 2007, this merger consists of the acquisition, by the undertaking The Body Shop International plc (hereafter BSI), of exclusive control of Dibel - Sociedade Importadora de Produtos de Beleza SA (hereafter DIBEL).
Timeline
2007-10-22
COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by The Body Shop International plc, of exclusive control of Dibel - Sociedade Importadora de Produtos de Beleza SA, which is active in the cosmetic products sector
2007-09-21
Publication of the announcement
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