M/18/091 – Mirova (BPCE)/Axione (Bouygues)
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition whereby Banques Populaires Caisses D’Epargne SA, through Mirova, would acquire joint control of Axione SAS, part of the Bouygues Group was cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday November 29, 2018 | Friday, December 21, 2018 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Mirova | Mirova is a management company of infrastructure funds and is part of the Banques Populaires Caisses d'Epargne group of companies (the "BPCE Group"). The BPCE Group carries out banking activities and is also active in the corporate finance, asset management, wealth management and financial services sectors. |
| Axione | Axione is part of the Bouygues group of companies (the "Bouygues Group") and is active in the fixed and mobile telecommunications sectors. In particular, Axione provides network design, build and operating services for mobile and fibre telecommunications operators. The Bouygues Group is active in the following sectors: (i) construction and public works; (ii) real estate; (iii) telecommunications; and (iv) media. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Information & Communications | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Kathryn MacGuill | Tel: +35314703692 |
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