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Thursday, 12 July 2018

Decision 662/2018

Decision on the proposed acquisition by ‘‘Eni S.p.A’’ through its 100% subsidiary company ‘‘ΕΝΙ gas e luce S.p.A.’’ over the company ‘‘GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA S.A.’’

Decision 662/2018
File (PDF) Decision 662/2018
Date of Publication of Decision July 12th, 2018
Issue Number of Government Bulletin 2890/Β΄/17.07.2020
Relevant Market Natural gas distribution through a network of medium and low pressure pipelines
Proceedings Merger
Legal Framework Phase I (Articles 8 par.3 of the Greek Competition Act 3959/2011)
Decision Clearance
Acquiring Company Eni S.p.A
Target Company GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA S.A.
Summary of Decision The Plenary of the Hellenic Competition Commission unanimously cleared, pursuant to Article 8(3) of the Greek Competition Act 3959/2011, the concentration, notified to it on 22/05/2018 (under reference number 3257), which concerns the acquisition by ‘‘Eni S.p.A’’ through its 100% subsidiary company ‘‘ΕΝΙ gas e luce S.p.A.’’ over the company ‘‘GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY THESSALONIKI - THESSALIA S.A.’’ since the transaction, while falling within the scope of Article 6(1) of the Greek Competition Act 3959/2011, does not raise any doubts as to its compatibility with merger control rules in the relevant markets.
Judicial Means Final. Decision has not been appealed.
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