COMMISSION FOR THE PROTECTION OF COMPETITION

The Commission for the Protection of Competition received a notification of a proposed concentration, concerning the acquisition by EQT Mid Market Europe Limited Partnership, of the share capital of Dunlop Protective Footwear Holding BV, via Dune Bidco BV.

EQT Mid Μarket US Limited Partnership is an investment fund of EQT, a global investment firm, which offers a wide range of alternative investment funds and other investment products to investors. The company also provides capital market solutions. Private equity funds managed by EQT invests in companies in various sectors.

Dunlop Protective Footwear is a company duly registered under the laws of Netherlands and is active in the sector of protective footwear and protective clothing.