M/12/020 – EQT / Mitco / Zebra
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of joint control of Zebra A/S by EQT Partners AB via EQT VI Limited through Zebra Lux Holding SARL and Mitco APS has been cleared by the Competition Authority.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday October 12, 2012 | Friday, November 9, 2012 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Mitco ApS | Mitco's sole holdings are Zebra and Mitco Ejendomme ApS. Mitco Ejendomme ApS is involved in the property management and the sale of properties in Denmark. |
| Zebra A/S | Zebra is active through Tiger stores in the retail sale of a variety of goods to consumers across a number of product categories including, hobby, party, office, media, games, textile, seasonal and food products. |
| The Investment Fund EQT VI through Zebra Lux Holding SARL | The Investment Fund EQT VI (which is part of the EQT group of private investment funds) makes investments primarily in Northern Europe. Zebra Lux Holding SARL was incorporated by EQT VI as an acquisition vehicle for this transaction and has not traded. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| The retail sale of a variety of goods to consumers across a number of products including food products and non-food products. | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, October 25, 2012 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Elaine Cahill | Tel: 01-804 5482, email: ec@tca.ie |
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