TVS Europe Distribution Limited/3G Truck & Trailer Parts Limited [Archived]

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TVS Europe Distribution Limited/3G Truck & Trailer Parts Limited [Archived]

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OutlineUK merger investigation into the completed acquisition by TVS Europe Distribution Limited of 3G Truck & Trailer Parts Limited. The parties overlap in the wholesale supply of commercial vehicle and trailer parts to motor factors (local distributors) in the Independent Aftermarket.
Latest developmentsOn 12 January 2021, the CMA issued its final report in its phase 2 investigation, finding that the transaction has resulted in, or may be expected to result, in an SLC as a result of horizontal Unilateral effects in the supply of commercial vehicle and trailer parts to motor factors (local distributors) in the Independent Aftermarket in the UK. As a result of these concerns, the CMA has decided that TVS Europe Distribution Limited must sell 3G Truck and Trailer Parts Limited to a purchaser approved by the CMA.
Parties• TVS Europe Distribution Limited (TVS EDL): TVS EDL is the holding
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What does Aftermarket mean?

An ‘aftermarket’ is any market where customers who buy one product or service are likely (or indeed compelled) to buy a related or complementary follow-on product. For example, customers who install a software package may constitute an aftermarket for software support services.

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