On 30 December 2021, ADOMO belatedly notified the AFCA of the mergers, voluntarily reporting its offence (BWB/Z-5832 and BWB/Z-5835). On 28 January 2022, the mergers were ultimately cleared since they raised no competition concerns. The mergers had therefore been effected illegally during the period between 15 June/11 November 2020 and 27 January 2022.
ADOMO Beteiligungs GmbH did not contest the facts on which the decision is based. The decision is final.
The AFCA filed applications for imposition of a fine on 6 December 2022 (see press release of 16 December 2022).
ADOMO Beteiligungs GmbH covers the Soravia Group’s portfolio of services in the areas of asset, property and facility management.
Universal Gebäudereinigung Gesellschaft m.b.H. is engaged in cleaning services, ranging from regular cleaning services, window cleaning and construction site cleaning to carpet cleaning.
DUO Holding GmbH is the DUO Group’s uppermost holding company, primarily providing property services and staffing services.
The mergers related to the business areas of facility management, commercial cleaning, winter maintenance, gardening and landscaping, as well as staffing services.
Illegal Mergers
Illegal mergers are mergers subject to notification obligations that are implemented without prior clearance by the AFCA and/or the Cartel Court. The Cartel Court may impose fines for illegal mergers at the request of the AFCA.