The CNMC takes no further action regarding the complaint lodged by FIAB and PROMARCA against the alliance between DIA and EROSKI

On 25 November 2015, DIA and EROSKI were reported by FIAB and PROMARCA to the CNMC for conduct potentially in breach of what is set forth in the Competition Defence Law. Specifically, they considered that the alliance entered into by DIA and EROSKI resulted in price fixing, limitation of investments for innovation or promotion, imposition of similar conditions for different services and subordination of contracts entered into with them to the acceptance of payments and business terms which are not in line with the supply agreements with each distributor. In addition, FIAB
and PROMARCA complained that the application of the agreement would lead to conduct that could be qualified as abuse of a dominant position.

Following a detailed analysis, the ruling concludes that in light of the information provided, the
suppliers’ power of negotiation remains strong enough to counterbalance the purchasing power of DIA and EROSKI. On this issue, it states that suppliers have sufficient powers of negotiation to force the establishment of conditions that do not restrict competition.

The CNMC also points out that, although it is not aware of similar agreements in Spain
(notwithstanding the existence of central purchase facilities), a similar network of agreements has
developed in France among the 6 main operators in the market.

Finally, it has deemed that the Agreement is likely to bring about positive effects for
consumers, which considerably reduces the likelihood of having an adverse impact on public interest.