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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2010/8 - Companhia das Sandes / Sopas e Companhia
Acquiring
Companhia das Sandes, S.A.
Description
a company whose corporate purpose is the trade in sandwiches and other food products, and hotel and similar activities; it is also active in informal and fast food catering. The company is owned by Fundo Explorer II, a venture capital fund whose assets are intended for investment in shareholdings in the capital of other companies.
Acquired
Sopas e Companhia Systems Restaurante, S.A.
Description
a company whose corporate purpose is the operation of restaurants on the basis of franchising, purchase and sale, licensing of brands, franchises, consulting and management/marketing support for franchisers, and the purchase and sale of equipment and products relating to the operation of franchising; it is also active in informal and fast food catering.
Sector
  • Trade and Services
Activity (NACE)
  • I56 - Food and beverage service activities
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
Non-opposition
Case description
Notified on 5 March 2010, this merger operation consists of the acquisition, by Companhia das Sandes SA (Companhia das Sandes), of exclusive control of Sopas e Companhia Systems Restaurante SA (Sopas e Companhia).
Timeline
2010-04-01
Competition Authority Council adopts a decision of non-opposition to Merger No. 08/2010 Companhia das Sandes / Sopas e Companhia
2010-03-11
Publication of the announcement
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