The Polish Competition Authority imposes a fine of more than EUR 78,000 on a consumer eggs producer for gun-jumping (Fermy Drobiu Woźniak)

In its decision of 19 September 2017, the Polish Competition Authority (Prezes Urzędu Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumentów, hereinafter referred to as the “PCA”) fined Fermy Drobiu “Woźniak” sp. z o.o. (hereinafter referred to as the “FDW”) the amount of PLN 339,000.00 (approx. EUR 78,000.00) for failure to notify of its takeover of a portion of assets of another company – Fermy Drobiu Borkowski sp. z o.o. (hereinafter referred to as the “FDB”). Both, FDW and FDB were leading consumer eggs producers in the Polish market, well-known to their competitors. They also specialised in the breeding of laying hens. Said portion of assets included chicken farms and movables, such as poultry housing equipment, machines and devices. The PCA initiated proceedings against FDW after receiving information of

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  • WKB Wierciński Kwieciński Baehr (Warsaw)
  • WKB Wierciński Kwieciński Baehr (Warsaw)

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Kamil Klopocki, Tomasz Feliszewski, The Polish Competition Authority imposes a fine of more than EUR 78,000 on a consumer eggs producer for gun-jumping (Fermy Drobiu Woźniak), 19 September 2017, e-Competitions September 2017, Art. N° 84912

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