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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2010/11 - Triton / Grupo Stabilus
Acquired
STABLE II, S.A.R.L
Description
a holding company of a group of companies that produce hydro-pneumatic adjustment elements (gas springs), hydraulic vibration dampers and related products; they are used for applications in self-propelled and industrial vehicles and ergonomic seat adjustment (swivel seats) and as vehicle components.
Acquiring
TRITON MANAGERS III LIMITED
Description
a private equity group focusing on strategic investment in medium-sized enterprises in German-speaking and Nordic countries. TRITON funds invest in enterprises that operate in different market sectors, at any stage of development;
Sector
  • Extractive and manufacturing Industries
Activity (NACE)
  • C2812 - Manufacture of fluid power equipment
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 17 March 2010, this merger operation consists of the acquisition, by the TRITON Group, via the companies TRITON MANAGERS III LIMITED and TFF III LIMITED (TRITON), of exclusive control of STABLE II S.A.R.L. (STABILUS), by means of the acquisition of shares representing its registered capital.
Timeline
2010-04-23
The Competition Authority Council adopts a decision of non-opposition to Merger 11/2010 - Triton/Stabilus
2010-03-25
Publication of the announcement
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