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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2010/44 - Essilor / Shamir
Acquiring
Essilor International, S.A.
Description
a French multinational enterprise specialising in the production and marketing of ophthalmic lenses and the production and marketing of optical equipment and consumables for the industrial and commercial sectors. The Essilor Group is present in Portugal in the production and marketing of ophthalmic lenses through Essilor Portugal - Sociedade Industrial de Óptica Lda, which carries out its business activity as an ophthalmic laboratory.
Acquired
Shamir Optical Industry, Ltd.
Description
an Israeli enterprise with international affiliates, which specialises in the production and marketing of ophthalmic lenses. In Portugal, the Shamir Group finishes, markets and distributes ophthalmic lenses through its subsidiary Shamir Portugal Lda, which carries out its business activity as an ophthalmic laboratory and a lens distribution centre for retailers in Portugal.
Sector
  • Extractive and manufacturing Industries
Activity (NACE)
  • C3250 - Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
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 2 - In-depth investigation
AdC’s decision
Non-opposition
Case description
Notified on 26 October 2010, the present merger operation consists of the acquisition, by the undertaking Essilor International SA ("Essilor"), of exclusive control of Shamir Optical Industry Ltd ("Shamir").
Timeline
2011-04-07
Competition Authority Council issues decision not to oppose merger 44/2010 - Essilor / Shamir.
2011-01-14
Phase I Decision
2010-11-05
Publication of the announcement - The undertaking Essilor International SA ("Essilor") notifies acquisition of sole control of Shamir Optical Industry Ltd ("Shamir").
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