Prior Merger Notification, Case M.12389, GIM/TCR, Simplified Procedure Candidate
Summary
The European Commission received a prior merger notification for Case M.12389 involving GIM and TCR. The transaction is designated as a candidate for the simplified merger procedure, which applies to concentrations that do not raise competition concerns. Third parties may submit observations on the proposed concentration.
What changed
The European Commission published a notice of receipt of a merger notification for Case M.12389 involving GIM and TCR in the Official Journal. The transaction is a candidate for the simplified procedure, which applies to concentrations unlikely to raise competition concerns and typically involves shorter review timelines and reduced notification requirements.
For affected third parties, this notice provides an opportunity to submit observations on the proposed concentration before the EC reaches a decision. Businesses operating in the same markets as GIM or TCR should consider whether the transaction could affect their interests and whether submission of observations is warranted.
What to do next
- Monitor for EC decision on the proposed concentration
- Submit observations to the EC if materially affected by the transaction
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Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12389 – GIM / TCR) – Candidate case for simplified procedure
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| | Official Journal
of the European Union | EN
C series |
| | C/2026/2055 | 1.4.2026 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.12389 – GIM / TCR)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(C/2026/2055)
1.
On 18 March 2026, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings:
| — | Global Infrastructure Management, LLC (‘GIM’, US), ultimately controlled by BlackRock, Inc. (US), |
| — | TCR Group (‘TCR’, Belgium), controlled by 3i Group plc (United Kingdom). |
GIM will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of TCR.
The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.
2.
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are the following:
| — | GIM is the global independent infrastructure fund manager of Global Infrastructure Partners and is primarily focused on investing in transportation, energy, waste, water, and digital infrastructure sectors, |
| — | TCR is primarily active in full-service leasing of ground support equipment to independent ground handlers, airports, and airlines globally. TCR also provides repair and maintenance services (largely on leased fleet, but also on non-leased/third-party fleet) and fleet management services. |
3.
On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified treatment for certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (2), it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.
4.
The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
M.12389 – GIM / TCR
Observations can be sent to the Commission by email or by post. Please use the contact details below:
Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu
Postal address:
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/2055/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
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