#52026M12326Merger Notification: SFPIM / LINEAS – Simplified Procedure Candidate
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This notification announces that SFPIM, a Belgian public investment company, proposes to acquire sole control of Lineas, a European rail freight operator. The merger is being considered under the EU's simplified procedure, meaning it likely does not raise significant competition concerns. Companies involved are asked to submit feedback on the merger within 10 days of this announcement.
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Key Changes
- SFPIM proposes to gain sole control of Lineas.
- The merger is a candidate for the EU's simplified procedure.
- Stakeholders have a 10-day window to provide feedback.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit observations on the proposed SFPIM/LINEAS concentration to the European Commission within 10 days of publication of this notice
Include the case reference 'M.12326 – SFPIM / LINEAS' when submitting observations to the Commission
Send observations to the Commission either by email at COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post to the Merger Registry address in Brussels
SFPIM must not complete the acquisition of sole control of Lineas until the Commission completes its review under the simplified procedure