European Commission 27 June 2018, Commission Decision of 27/06/2018 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No COMP/M.8738 - RHÔNE CAPITAL / The FLUIDRA Founding Families / ZODIAC HOLDCO) according to Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (Only the English text is authentic)

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The European Commission's decision regarding Case M.8738 – RHONE-ZODIAC / FLUIDRA evaluates the proposed concentration between Rhône Capital and Fluidra, which involves the joint control of Zodiac and Fluidra through a statutory merger under Spanish corporate law. The decision identifies overlaps in the market for pool equipment, particularly in the segments of pool cleaning equipment, water treatment products, and pool heating equipment, while concluding that the transaction does not raise significant competition concerns due to the presence of other significant players in the affected markets. The Commission ultimately finds that the merger meets the requirements of the Merger Regulation and does not create affected markets that would hinder competition.AI