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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2007/65 - Auto Partner III/AutoGarme, SA
Acquired
Auto Garme
Description
is a company, held by individuals, that markets new Renault vehicles, provides technical assistance services for vehicles of this and various other makes in the mechanical and collision area, takes back used vehicles, which it sells to merchants in this line of business, and purchases used vehicles directly from Renault for sale to other dealers and end customers.
Acquiring
Auto Partner
Description
is an undertaking owned in equal parts by the groups FS SGPS, SA and by FOGECA Multiauto SA; it carries out its activities in the area of retail motor vehicle sales (new and used vehicles), the sale of parts, and the provision of authorised repair services through other companies
Sector
  • Supply and Food Industry
Activity (NACE)
  • G45 - Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Applicable legislation
Art. 9(1)(b) (Law 18)
Notification thresholds
Turnover
Type of merger
Horizontal
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Case description
Notified on 25 September 2007, with effect on 15 October 2007, this merger consists of the acquisition by the undertaking Auto Partner III, SGPS, SA (hereafter Auto Partner III) of exclusive control of the company Auto Garme SA (hereafter AutoGarme), by means of the acquisition of 65% of its registered capital.
Timeline
2007-11-12
Competition Authority approves acquisition, by Auto Partner III, SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of Auto Garme SA, whose activities involve the provision of technical assistance services and the marketing of spare parts and new and used light vehicles
2007-10-22
Publication of the announcement
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