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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2010/42 - Fresenius Medical Portugal / Activos Gambro Lundia
Acquiring
Fresenius Medical Care Portugal, S.A.
Description
a member company of the multinational Fresenius Medical Care Group which, in Portugal, is active in the distribution and sale of haemodialysis consumables and equipment and the respective technical assistance; in the distribution, sale, installation and technical assistance relating to water treatment systems in haemodialysis units; and in the distribution and sale of peritoneal dialysis products.
Acquired
Gambro Lundia AB
Description
a group of assets representing the peritoneal dialysis business of the undertaking Gambro Lundia AB - Portuguese subsidiary. The latter is a member company of the multinational Gambro Group which, in Portugal, distributes and markets products for haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and acute renal insufficiency.
Sector
  • Supply and Food Industry
Activity (NACE)
  • G4646 - Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods
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
Non-opposition
Case description
Notified on 3 September 2010, this merger operation consists of the acquisition, by the undertaking Fresenius Medical Care Portugal SA ("Fresenius"), of exclusive control of a group of assets representing the peritoneal dialysis business of the undertaking Gambro Lundia AB - Portuguese subsidiary ("Peritoneal Dialysis Business").
Timeline
2010-10-22
Competition Authority Council adopts a decision of non-opposition to merger operation 42/2010 - Fresenius Medical Portugal / Gambro Lundia Assets.
2010-09-15
Publication of the announcement - The undertaking Fresenius Medical Care Portugal SA ("Fresenius") notifies acquisition of exclusive control of a group of assets representing the peritoneal dialysis business of the undertaking Gambro Lundia AB - Portuguese subsidiary ("Peritoneal Dialysis Business").
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