Press release from the Competition Council regarding the economic concentration project concerning the exclusive takeover by the company “Global Martilu, SLU” indirectly owned 100% by “MIC Capital Management UK LLP”, of the company “Babel Tenedora de Participaciones SA” and its subsidiaries, through the acquisition of 75.39% of its share capital and related voting rights.

In accordance with Article 13 of Law No. 104-12 on freedom of prices and competition and Article 10 of Decree No. 2-14-652 issued for its implementation as amended and supplemented, the Competition Council makes available to the public the “summary of the operation” below, containing the information provided by the parties.

This information has been prepared by the notifying parties, who are solely responsible. Any inaccurate or distorted information contained therein does not in any way prejudge the Competition Council’s position on the proposed operation.

The publication of this press release does not attest to the completeness of the file provided for in Article 9 of Decree No. 2-14-652 issued for the implementation of Law No. 104-12 on freedom of prices and competition as amended and supplemented.

Names of the companies and groups involved:

  • The acquirer: The company “Global Martilu SLU”;
  • The target: The company “Babel Tenedora de Participaciones SA”.

Nature of the operation:

  • Exclusive takeover.

Economic sectors concerned:

  • Market for computer consulting services.

Deadline for interested third parties to submit their observations:

  • 10 days from the date of publication of this press release, i.e. December 2, 2024.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL SUMMARY OF THE OPERATION PROVIDED BY THE PARTIES

The Competition Council has received a notification of an economic concentration operation concerning the exclusive takeover by the company “Global Martilu SLU” indirectly owned 100% by “MIC Capital Management UK LLP”, of the company “Babel Tenedora de Participaciones SA” and its subsidiaries, through the acquisition of 75.39% of its share capital and related voting rights.

“Global Martilu SLU” is a limited liability company established under Spanish law, registered with Spanish tax identification number B 70754080 in the Madrid Commercial Register. It is active in asset management.

“MIC Capital Management UK LLP” is an investment company based in London, specializing in asset management, with a primary focus on private equity, venture capital, and investments in publicly traded equities.

“Babel Tenedora de Participaciones SA” is a public limited company established under Spanish law, registered with Spanish tax identification number A87444865 in the Madrid Commercial Register, whose main activity is holding stakes in companies and managing investments in various sectors, including technology, real estate, and business services.

The “Babel” Group is an international specialist in digital transformation, focusing on providing information technology consulting services, digital acceleration, and business transformation for clients in various sectors.

 

Done in Rabat on November 19, 2024.