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Description of the concentration

The proposed transaction concerns the acquisition of sole control over Conceria Pasubio S.p.A. and its subsidiaries (Pasubio) by funds managed by PAI Partners (PAI Partners) from CVC Capital Partners, pursuant to a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “Transaction”) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the EUMR.

-- PAI Partners (France) is a major European private equity firm headquartered in Paris. It has offices in London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York and Stockholm. PAI Partners is an independent company, owned by its partners, which manages and/or advises dedicated private equity funds that own companies active in a variety of business sectors, such as business services, food and consumer, general industries, healthcare, and retail and distribution.

-- Pasubio (Italy) is a company active in the tanning of leather and the production of finished leather products for use in various sectors, including automotive interiors, furniture and luxury goods.

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