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Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Decision 688/2019

Decision 688/2019

Investigation regarding the potential obstruction of dawn raids in the non-alcoholic beverages market conducted by the Directorate-General for Competition, pursuant to Article 39 of the Greek Competition Act 3959/2011.

Decision 688/2019
File (PDF) Decision 688/2019
Date of Publication of Decision July 24th, 2019
Issue Number of Government Bulletin 896/Β/17.03.2020
Relevant Market  Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Proceedings Obstruction of Commission's Investigation 
Legal Framework Article 39 of the Greek Competition Act 3959/2011
Decision Violation and Imposition of Fine
Respondents 1. COCA COLA 3E HELLAS S.A.
2. SELLER & CHIEF OF COCA COLA 3E HELLAS S.A.
Summary of Decision

The Hellenic Competition Commission, in plenary session, unanimously decided in an open vote:

  1. That the company COCA COLA 3E HELLAS S.A violated Article 39(5) of the Greek Competition Act 3959/2011.
  2. That the sellers and chief of COCA COLA 3E HELLAS S.A. violated Article 39(5) of the Greek Competition Act 3959/2011.
  3. To impose on COCA COLA 3E HELLAS S.A. a fine of 800,000 Euros, in accordance with the provisions in Article 39(5) of the Greek Competition Act 3959/2011.
  4. Not to impose a fine on the sellers and chief of COCA COLA 3E HELLAS S.A.
Judicial Means Final. Decision has not been appealed
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