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SECTION 1.2

Description of the concentration

On 22 April 2010, Deutsche Bahn AG (Deutsche Bahn) announced its intention to make a recommended cash offer to the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Arriva plc (Arriva), to be made by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn. It is intended that the acquisition by Deutsche Bahn will be implemented by way of a Scheme of Arrangement under English law. If the offer is completed, Deutsche Bahn will acquire sole control of Arriva.

Deutsche Bahn is a multinational group of mobility and logistics companies, engaged in passenger transport by rail and bus, the operation of railway infrastructure and stations, freight forwarding and logistics (including freight transportation), as well as related services (including rolling-stock maintenance).

Arriva is a European public transport services provider active in 12 European countries. Arriva provides passenger transport services including bus, train, commuter coach, water bus and airport-related transport services as well as bus and coach distribution.

The notified concentration concerns the provision of public transport services by road and rail, rail freight transport and the operation of railway infrastructure and related services.