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SECTION 1.2

Description of the concentration

This notification relates to the acquisition of joint control of WMF Group GmbH, Geislingen, Germany within the meaning of Article 3 (1) (b) of Council Regulation (EC) 139/2004 by FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH and affiliated funds of KKR & Co. L.P.

WMF is a manufacturer and/or distributor of table- & kitchenware and small electrical appliances for private households as well as table- & kitchenware and fully-automated coffee machines for professional use. In addition, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland WMF operates a retail network offering table- & kitchenware and small electric appliances primarily sourced from WMF group brands.

KKR is a global investment firm, which offers a broad range of alternative asset funds and other investment products to investors and provides capital markets solutions for the firm, its portfolio companies and other clients.

FIBA is a holding company organized under the laws of Austria.

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