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C11982 - Products for children an investigation has been opened


PRESS RELEASE


PRESS RELEASE


PRODUCTS FOR CHILDREN AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN OPENED

The Italian Competition Authority has decided to open an investigation, pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 4 of Law number 287/90, in relation to a concentration in the sector of products for children. This operation includes the acquisition of the exclusive control of Bimbo Store Spa on behalf of Giochi Preziosi Spa and in the subsequent establishment, done by Giochi Preziosi Spa (for which Mr Enrico Preziosi will have exclusive control) and Artsana Spa (attributable to the Prénatal brand), of a Newco that conferred the retail activities to Giochi Preziosi, Bimbo Store and Prénatal. The points of sale that will be headed by the new companies are shops specialised in the sale of a full range of products for pregnant women, infants and children in general (so-called baby store).

The Antitrust Authority intends to investigate the possible creation or strengthening of a dominant position in the markets for the retail supply of baby products in various Italian provinces. The investigation must be completed within 45 days.


Rome, 30 April 2015