European Commission 12 December 2013, Commission Decision of 12/12/2013 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No COMP/M.7092 - LIXIL GROUP / DEVELOPMENT BANK OF JAPAN / GROHE GROUP) according to Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (Only the English text is authentic)

EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 12.12.2013 C(2013)9392 To the notifying party: Dear Madam(s) and/or Sir(s), Subject: Case No COMP/M.7092 - LIXIL GROUP/ DEVELOPMENT BANK OF JAPAN/ GROHE GROUP Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 On 18 November 2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the