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SECTION 1.2

Description of the concentration

1.1. The notified concentration involves a transaction pursuant to which funds managed by American Securities LLC (“American Securities”) will acquire sole control over BELFOR Holdings, Inc. (“Belfor”). The transaction will lead to American Securities acquiring sole control over Belfor.

2.2. American Securities is a U.S. private equity firm which typically invests in companies with revenues ranging from USD 500 million to USD 2 billion.

3.3. Belfor is a privately-owned disaster recovery and property restoration company which operates a number of companies around the world which complement the core work provided in the restoration industry.

4.4. The proposed concentration is notified pursuant to Article 3(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings because the transaction will lead to the target being solely controlled by American Securities.

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