| 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. |
| Decisions by the Court of Appeal of Athens(Administrative Division) | - |
