| Decision 718/2020 | |
|---|---|
| File (PDF) | Decision 718/2020 |
| Date of Publication of Decision | October 1st, 2020 |
| Issue Number of Government Bulletin | |
| Relevant Market |
Private general clinics; private obstetric clinics; private diagnostic centres; private recovery and rehabilitation centres; and private neuropsychiatric clinics |
| Proceedings | Merger |
| Legal Framework | Phase I (Article 8(3) of the Greek Competition Act 3959/2011) |
| Decision |
Clearance |
| Acquiring Company | (a) FARALLON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, and (b) PIRAEUS BANK SA |
| Target Company | EUROMEDICA S.A. |
| Summary of Decision |
Τhe Chamber of the Hellenic Competition Commission approved, pursuant to Art. 8(3) of Greek Law 3959/2011, the proposed transaction notified to it on 27/7/2020, which concerns the acquisition of joint control by the companies (a) FARALLON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, through the company “HEALTHCARE INVESTORS II (GREECE) LLC” and (b) PIRAEUS BANK SA, over parts of the assets and liabilities of the company EUROMEDICA SA. The transaction while falling within the scope of Art. 6(1) of Greek Law 3959/2011, does not raise any serious doubts as to its compatibility with the competition rules in the relevant market involved. |
| Judicial Means | Final. Decision has not been appealed. |
| Decisions by the Court of Appeal of Athens(Administrative Division) | - |