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Merger control
Case reference
Ccent/2025/19 - FNB / Sofisport
Acquiring
FN Browning Group
Description
Belgian business group engaged in the manufacture and sale of military and civilian firearms, ammunition and related products throughout the world. In Portugal, FNB owns Browning Viana - Fábrica de Armas e Artigos de Desporto, S.A., which specializes in the production of hunting rifles and carbines for hunting and sports shooting.
Acquired
Sofisport SA
Description
French company dedicated mainly to the manufacture and supply of non-metallic ammunition (or cartridges) and its components, on a global scale. In Portugal, it owns the subsidiary Nobel Sport Portugal, Lda., which operates mainly in the supply and wholesale distribution of cartridges and components.
Sector
Activity (NACE)
Applicable legislation
Notification thresholds
Type of merger
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Non-opposition
Case description

The merger operation consists of the acquisition, by FN Browning Group (“FNB”), of exclusive control over Sofisport, S.A. (“Sofisport”).
Timeline
2025-06-16
Phase I Decision - AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 19/2025 - FNB / Sofisport.
2025-03-14
FN Browning Group notifies the acquisition of exclusive control over Sofisport.
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