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Merger control
Case reference
Ccent/2025/74 - Amadeus / VisionBox
Acquiring
Amadeus IT Group SA
Description
A multinational company dedicated to improving processes for the travel industry, offering technology solutions to industry players worldwide (including airlines, airports, groundhandling service providers, cruise lines, hotel operators, insurance groups, mobility providers, and travel agencies). In Portugal, Amadeus primarily provides its ticket distribution system, as well as related IT products and services, to airlines TAP and SATA, as well as travel sellers (travel agencies).
Acquired
Vb-Ksc, S.A.
Description
Provider of biometric solutions for air travel, border control, and identity management applications. Vision-Box's solutions are adaptable to a variety of contexts, including airlines, cruise ships, border control, airports, seaports, and identity management.
Sector
Activity (NACE)
Applicable legislation
Notification thresholds
Type of merger
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Ongoing
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Non-opposition
Case description

The concentration transaction consists of the acquisition, by Amadeus IT Group, S.A. (“Amadeus”) of exclusive control over VB-KSC, S.A. (“Vision-Box”).
Timeline
2025-10-01
Phase I Decision - AdC adopted a non-opposition decision in concentration operation 74/2025 - Amadeus / VisionBox.
2025-09-12
Amadeus notifies the acquisition of exclusive control over VisionBox.
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