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CCENT/2012/5 - Hearst*Fimalac/The Fitch Group
Acquiring
Fimalac S.A.
Description
Private equity management firm.
Acquired
Fitch Group Inc.
Description
Company active in the rating services industry sector.
Acquiring
Hearst Corporation, Inc.
Description
Private equity management firm.
Sector
Liberal Professions
Activity (NACE)
M7490 - Other consultancy, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
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
Non-opposition
Case description
The notified concentration consists of the acquisition of joint control over The Fitch Group by Hearst*Fimalac
Timeline
2012-03-09
2012-02-16
Publication of the announcement
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