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SECTION 1.2

Description of the concentration

On 7 May 2018, the European Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) 139/2004 by which The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) and Dawson Member, LLC, which is ultimately controlled by Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1 )(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a joint venture. The concentration will be effected by way of a purchase of shares in a company constituting the joint venture, TireHub, LLC (TireHub or the JV).

The business activities of the parties are as follows:

-- Goodyear is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of tyres and related products and services active worldwide.

-- Bridgestone is a Japanese corporation which is active worldwide in the manufacture and sale of tyre and rubber products.

-- TireHub will combine the US tyre wholesale distribution businesses of Bridgestone and Goodyear to offer wholesale, distribution and delivery services to customers across a broad range of products and an expanded network of locations across the US.

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