Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004
of 21 April 2004
implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings
(Text with EEA relevance) (revoked)

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Regulation revoked (31.12.2020) by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 2 (as amended by S.I. 2020/1343, reg. 34(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

CHAPTER I SCOPE

Article 1 Scope
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CHAPTER II NOTIFICATIONS AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

Article 2 Persons entitled to submit notifications
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Article 3 Submission of notifications
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Article 4 Information and documents to be provided
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Article 5 Effective date of notification
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Article 6 Specific provisions relating to reasoned submissions, supplements and certifications
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CHAPTER III TIME-LIMITS

Article 7 Beginning of time periods
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Article 8 Expiry of time periods
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Article 9 Suspension of time limit
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Article 10 Compliance with the time-limits
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CHAPTER IV EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD; HEARINGS

Article 11 Parties to be heard
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Article 12 Decisions on the suspension of concentrations
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Article 13 Decisions on the substance of the case
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Article 14 Oral hearings
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Article 15 Conduct of formal oral hearings
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Article 16 Hearing of third persons
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CHAPTER V ACCESS TO THE FILE AND TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Article 17 Access to the file and use of documents
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Article 18 Confidential information
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CHAPTER VI COMMITMENTS OFFERED BY THE UNDERTAKINGS CONCERNED

Article 19 Time limits for submission of commitments
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Article 20 Procedure for the submission of commitments
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Article 20a Trustees
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CHAPTER VII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Article 21 Transmission of documents
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Article 22 Setting of time limits
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Article 23 Receipt of documents by the Commission
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Article 24 Definition of working days
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Article 25 Repeal and transitional provision
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Article 26 Entry into force
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ANNEX I FORM CO RELATING TO THE NOTIFICATION OF A CONCENTRATION PURSUANT TO REGULATION (EC) No 139/2004

INTRODUCTION
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1.1. The purpose of this Form CO
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1.2. Pre-notification contacts
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1.3. Who must notify
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1.4. The requirement for a correct and complete notification
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1.5. How to notify
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1.6. Confidentiality
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1.7. Definitions and instructions for purposes of this Form CO
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1.8. Description of quantitative economic data collected by the undertakings concerned
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1.9. International cooperation between the Commission and other competition authorities
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1.10. Provision of information to employees and their representatives
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SECTION 1 Description of the concentration
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1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2 Information about the parties
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2.1. Information on notifying party (or parties) and other parties to the concentration
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2.2. Nature of the parties’ business
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SECTION 3 Details of the concentration, ownership and control
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3.1. Describe the nature of the concentration being notified. By reference to the relevant criteria of the Merger Regulation and the Commission Consolidated Jurisdictional Notice :
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3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4 Turnover
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SECTION 5 Supporting documentation
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SECTION 6 Market definitions
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6.1. Relevant product markets:
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6.2. Relevant geographic markets:
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6.3. Affected markets:
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6.4. Other markets in which the notified operation may have a significant impact
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SECTION 7 Information on affected markets
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SECTION 8 Structure of supply in affected markets
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8.1. Provide a brief explanation of the structure of supply in each of the affected markets. Specify in particular:
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Structure of demand in affected markets
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8.2. Provide a brief explanation of the structure of demand in each affected market, specifying, in particular:
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Product differentiation and closeness of competition
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8.3. Provide a brief explanation of the degree of product differentiation in each affected market, specifying, in particular:
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Market entry and exit
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8.4. Over the last five years, has there been any significant entry into any affected market?
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8.5. In the opinion of the notifying parties, are there undertakings (including those at present operating only outside the EU or the EEA) that are likely to enter any affected market?
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8.6. Provide a brief description of the main factors influencing entry into each of the affected markets, examining entry from both a geographical and product viewpoint. In so doing, take account of the following where appropriate:
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8.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.8. Over the last five years, has there been any exit from any affected market?
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Research and development
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8.9. Give an account for the affected markets of the importance of research and development in firms’ ability to compete in the long term. Explain the nature of the research and development in affected markets carried out by the parties to the concentration.
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Cooperative Agreements
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8.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trade between Member States and imports from outside the EEA
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8.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.13. For the affected markets, provide an estimate of the total value and volume and source of imports from outside the EEA territory and identify:
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Trade associations
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8.14. With respect to the trade associations in the affected markets:
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Contact details
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8.15. Provide the name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of the head of the legal department (or other person exercising similar functions; and in cases where there is no such person, the chief executive) for :
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SECTION 9 Efficiencies
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SECTION 10 Cooperative effects of a joint venture
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SECTION 11 Declaration
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ANNEX II SHORT FORM CO FOR THE NOTIFICATION OF A CONCENTRATION PURSUANT TO REGULATION (EC) No 139/2004

INTRODUCTION
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1.1. The purpose of the Short Form CO
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1.2. Reversion to the normal procedure and notification under Form CO
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1.3. Pre-notification contacts
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1.4. Who must notify
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1.5. The information to be provided
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1.6. The requirement for a correct and complete notification
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1.7. How to notify
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1.8. Confidentiality
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1.9. Definitions and instructions for purposes of this Short Form CO
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1.10. International cooperation between the Commission and other competition authorities
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1.11. Provision of information to employees and their representatives
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SECTION 1 Description of the concentration
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1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2 Information about the parties
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SECTION 3 Details of the concentration, ownership and control
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3.1. Describe the nature of the concentration being notified. By reference to the relevant criteria of the Merger Regulation and the Commission Consolidated Jurisdictional Notice :
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3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4 Turnover
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SECTION 5 Supporting documentation
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SECTION 6 Market definitions
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6.1. Market definitions
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6.1.1. Relevant product markets
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6.1.2. Relevant geographic markets
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6.2. Reportable markets
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SECTION 7 Information on markets
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7.1. For each reportable market described in Section 6, for the year preceding the operation, provide the following:
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7.2. If the concentration falls within the scope of point 6 of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004, explain the following for each reportable market where the parties have a combined horizontal market share of 20 % or more:
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SECTION 8 Activities of the target if no reportable markets
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8.1. Business activities of the party or parties acquiring control
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8.2. Business activities of the target
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8.2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.2.2. In the case of a joint venture with no actual or foreseen activities within the territory of the EEA within the meaning of paragraph 5(a) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004, it is sufficient to explain:
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8.3. Absence of reportable markets
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SECTION 9 Cooperative effects of a joint venture
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SECTION 10 Declaration
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ANNEX III FORM RS
(RS = reasoned submission pursuant to Article 4(4) and (5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004)

FORM RS RELATING TO REASONED SUBMISSIONS PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 4(4) AND 4(5) OF REGULATION (EC) No 139/2004
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INTRODUCTION
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1.1. The purpose of this Form RS
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1.2. Persons entitled to submit a reasoned submission
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1.3. The requirement for a reasoned submission to be correct and complete
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1.4. How to make a reasoned submission
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1.5. Confidentiality
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1.6. Definitions and instructions for purposes of this Form RS
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1.7. International cooperation between the Commission and other competition authorities
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SECTION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1. Background information
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1.1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.2. Indicate whether the reasoned submission is made under Article 4(4) or (5) of the Merger Regulation and/or pursuant to the provisions of the EEA Agreement:
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1.2. Information on submitting party (or parties) and other parties to the concentration
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SECTION 2 General background and details of the concentration
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2.1. Describe the nature of the concentration being notified. By reference to the relevant criteria of the Merger Regulation and the Commission Consolidated Jurisdictional Notice :
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2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5. Provide sufficient financial or other data to show that the concentration meets OR does not meet the jurisdictional thresholds under Article 1 of the Merger Regulation by providing the following information for each of the undertakings concerned by the concentration for the last financial year :
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SECTION 3 Market definitions
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3.1. Relevant product markets:
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3.2. Relevant geographic markets:
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3.3. Affected markets:
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SECTION 4 Information on affected markets
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SECTION 5 Details of the referral request and reasons why the case should be referred
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5.1. Indicate whether the reasoned submission is made pursuant to Article 4(4) or 4(5) of the Merger Regulation and/or pursuant to the provisions of the EEA Agreement, and fill in only the relevant sub-section:
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5.2. (for Article 4(4) referrals and/or referrals pursuant to the provisions of the EEA Agreement)
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5.3. (for Article 4(5) referrals and/or referrals pursuant to the provisions of the EEA Agreement)
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SECTION 6 Declaration
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ANNEX IV Form RM relating to the information concerning commitments submitted pursuant to Article 6(2) and Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004
FORM RM RELATING TO REMEDIES

INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 1 Description of the commitment
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1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2 Suitability to remove competition concerns
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2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3 Deviation from Model Texts
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3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4 Summary of the commitments
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4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5 Information on a business to be divested
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5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General information on the business to be divested
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5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General information on the business to be divested as described in the commitments
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5.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Acquisition by a suitable purchaser
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5.13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .