# Official Journal C 253/2011

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5430 August 2011 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2011.253.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 253

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5430 August 2011

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 253/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6303 — Antin Infrastructure Partners FCPR/RREEF Pan European Infrastructure Fund LP/Andasol-1 Central Termosolar Uno SA and Andasol-2) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2011/C 253/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6194 — Osram/Siteco Lighting) (
  1
  ) | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 253/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6303 — Antin Infrastructure Partners FCPR/RREEF Pan European Infrastructure Fund LP/Andasol-1 Central Termosolar Uno SA and Andasol-2) (
  1
  )

1

1

2011/C 253/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6194 — Osram/Siteco Lighting) (
  1
  )

1

1

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 253/03 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |
| 2011/C 253/04 | Commission Decision of 29 August 2011 setting up a Payment Systems Market Expert Group | 3 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 253/03

Euro exchange rates

2

2011/C 253/04

Commission Decision of 29 August 2011 setting up a Payment Systems Market Expert Group

3

| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 253/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6296 — Triton/COMPO) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2011/C 253/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6363 — Dalkia Polska/SPEC) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2011/C 253/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6267 — Volkswagen/MAN) (
  1
  ) | 8 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2011/C 253/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6296 — Triton/COMPO) (
  1
  )

1

6

2011/C 253/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6363 — Dalkia Polska/SPEC) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

7

2011/C 253/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6267 — Volkswagen/MAN) (
  1
  )

1

8

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6303 — Antin Infrastructure Partners FCPR/RREEF Pan European Infrastructure Fund LP/Andasol-1 Central Termosolar Uno SA and Andasol-2)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 253/01

On 22 August 2011, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32011M6303. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32011M6303. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6194 — Osram/Siteco Lighting)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 253/02

On 22 June 2011, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32011M6194. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32011M6194. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

29 August 2011

2011/C 253/03

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,4487 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 111,05 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4508 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,88460 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,1157 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,1824 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,7740 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,123 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 272,55 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7093 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1562 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2384 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,5217 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,3647 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4157 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,2926 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7155 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,7486 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 557,42 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 10,2295 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,2442 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4740 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 382,59 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,3193 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 61,516 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 41,7808 |
| THB | Thai baht | 43,447 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,3143 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 17,9929 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 66,7200 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4487

JPY

Japanese yen

111,05

DKK

Danish krone

7,4508

GBP

Pound sterling

0,88460

SEK

Swedish krona

9,1157

CHF

Swiss franc

1,1824

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,7740

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,123

HUF

Hungarian forint

272,55

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7093

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1562

RON

Romanian leu

4,2384

TRY

Turkish lira

2,5217

AUD

Australian dollar

1,3647

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4157

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,2926

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7155

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,7486

KRW

South Korean won

1 557,42

ZAR

South African rand

10,2295

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,2442

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4740

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 382,59

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,3193

PHP

Philippine peso

61,516

RUB

Russian rouble

41,7808

THB

Thai baht

43,447

BRL

Brazilian real

2,3143

MXN

Mexican peso

17,9929

INR

Indian rupee

66,7200

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 29 August 2011

setting up a Payment Systems Market Expert Group

2011/C 253/04

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Whereas:

| (1) | One of the main objectives of the Union is to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market, of which payment services are an essential part. In a context of rapid innovation and technological progress, it is important for the internal market to have sound, user-friendly, efficient and secure payment systems, for the benefit of service providers and users alike. |
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(1)

One of the main objectives of the Union is to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market, of which payment services are an essential part. In a context of rapid innovation and technological progress, it is important for the internal market to have sound, user-friendly, efficient and secure payment systems, for the benefit of service providers and users alike.

| (2) | In accordance with the better regulation principles, the Commission attaches great importance to properly consulting relevant stakeholders, in particular payment service providers and users, including consumers and other representatives of civil society, in developing policy regarding payment systems. For this purpose, the Commission may need to call upon the expertise of specialists in an advisory body. |
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(2)

In accordance with the better regulation principles, the Commission attaches great importance to properly consulting relevant stakeholders, in particular payment service providers and users, including consumers and other representatives of civil society, in developing policy regarding payment systems. For this purpose, the Commission may need to call upon the expertise of specialists in an advisory body.

| (3) | A group of experts in the field of payment systems has therefore been set up by Commission Decision 2009/72/EC (1). |
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(3)

A group of experts in the field of payment systems has therefore been set up by Commission Decision 2009/72/EC (1).

| (4) | As stated in its White Paper on Financial Services Policy 2005-2010, the Commission attaches high importance to having the views of users adequately represented in the course of developing and implementing policy. Therefore, the Group should enable the views of relevant interested parties to be represented appropriately. The Commission considers that the current composition of the Group is not sufficiently reflecting the views of users, in particular consumers. The establishment of the Group is therefore re-cast to better balance representation between payment service providers and users and to increase the number of members representing consumers. |
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(4)

As stated in its White Paper on Financial Services Policy 2005-2010, the Commission attaches high importance to having the views of users adequately represented in the course of developing and implementing policy. Therefore, the Group should enable the views of relevant interested parties to be represented appropriately. The Commission considers that the current composition of the Group is not sufficiently reflecting the views of users, in particular consumers. The establishment of the Group is therefore re-cast to better balance representation between payment service providers and users and to increase the number of members representing consumers.

| (5) | The Group should be composed of individuals with the requisite expertise in the area of payment systems. It should, however, be limited to representatives of private stakeholders, since public authorities and central banks have their own consultative group in the field of payment systems. |
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(5)

The Group should be composed of individuals with the requisite expertise in the area of payment systems. It should, however, be limited to representatives of private stakeholders, since public authorities and central banks have their own consultative group in the field of payment systems.

| (6) | The Group should assist the Commission in the preparation and in the implementation of policy regarding payment systems. |
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(6)

The Group should assist the Commission in the preparation and in the implementation of policy regarding payment systems.

| (7) | Rules on disclosure of information by members of the Group should be provided for, without prejudice to the rules on security annexed to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure by Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom (2). |
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(7)

Rules on disclosure of information by members of the Group should be provided for, without prejudice to the rules on security annexed to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure by Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom (2).

| (8) | Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3) governs the processing of personal data carried out within the framework of the Group. |
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(8)

Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3) governs the processing of personal data carried out within the framework of the Group.

| (9) | Commission Decision 2009/72/EC of 15 December 2008 setting up a Payment Systems Market Expert Group should be repealed. |
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(9)

Commission Decision 2009/72/EC of 15 December 2008 setting up a Payment Systems Market Expert Group should be repealed.

| (10) | It is appropriate to fix a period of application of this Decision. The Commission will in due time consider the advisability of an extension, |
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(10)

It is appropriate to fix a period of application of this Decision. The Commission will in due time consider the advisability of an extension,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Subject matter

A Payment Systems Market Expert Group (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Group’) is hereby set up.

Article 2

Task

The task of the Group shall be:

| 1. | to assist the Commission in the preparation of legislative acts or policy initiatives regarding payment systems, including fraud prevention issues related to the payment industry and users; |
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to assist the Commission in the preparation of legislative acts or policy initiatives regarding payment systems, including fraud prevention issues related to the payment industry and users;

| 2. | to provide insight concerning the practical implementation of that policy; |
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to provide insight concerning the practical implementation of that policy;

| 3. | to exchange views on up-to-date best practices and ensure monitoring of potential issues of concern for the market. |
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to exchange views on up-to-date best practices and ensure monitoring of potential issues of concern for the market.

Article 3

Consultation

The Commission may consult the Group on any matter regarding payment systems, including fraud prevention issues related to the payment industry and users.

Article 4

Membership — Appointment

1.   The Group shall be composed of a maximum of 40 members.

2.   Members shall be appointed by the Commission from among specialists with competence in the areas referred to in Article 2(1) and who have responded to a call for applications. Members shall either be individuals with an academic background or recognised expertise in the areas referred to in Article 2(1) or represent any of the following:

| (a) | the payment services industry, including companies, their employees’ representatives and associations; |
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(a)

the payment services industry, including companies, their employees’ representatives and associations;

| (b) | payment users, including companies, associations and consumers; |
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(b)

payment users, including companies, associations and consumers;

| (c) | private bodies closely involved in the prevention of payment fraud. |
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(c)

private bodies closely involved in the prevention of payment fraud.

3.   Members shall represent in balanced proportions the payment services industry and the users of payment services. At least 15 members of the Group shall represent users of payment services, seven of whom shall represent consumers. At least 15 of the Group’s members shall represent the payment services industry. Academics and members of private bodies involved in the prevention of payment fraud shall also be represented in the Group.

4.   Members representing the payment services industry, payment users or private bodies involved in the prevention of payment fraud shall be appointed as individuals representing a common interest in supporting user-friendly, efficient and secure payment systems. Members with an academic background or recognised expertise shall be appointed as individuals in a personal capacity.

5.   Members shall be appointed for four years. They shall remain in office until their replacement or the end of their mandate.

6.   Provision may be made for the same number of alternates as members to be appointed. Alternates shall be appointed on the same terms as members; alternates shall automatically replace any members who are absent or indisposed. Applicants who have been deemed suitable but have not been appointed may be placed on a reserve list (‘the List’), which the Commission may use to appoint replacements.

7.   Members who are no longer capable of contributing effectively to the Group’s deliberations, who resign or who do not comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 2 of this Article, or Article 339 of the Treaty, may be replaced for the remainder of their term of office with a member appointed by the Commission. The Commission may use the List to appoint replacements.

8.   Members appointed in a personal capacity shall act independently and in the public interest.

9.   The names of individuals representing an interest or appointed in a personal capacity shall be published in the Register of Commission expert groups and other similar entities.

10.   Personal data shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.

Article 5

Operation

1.   The Group shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.

2.   In agreement with the Commission, sub-groups may be set up to examine specific questions under terms of reference established by the Group; such sub-groups shall be disbanded as soon as they have completed their assignments.

3.   The representative of the Commission may invite experts and observers with specific knowledge to participate in the work of the Group and of the sub-groups.

4.   Information obtained by participating in the Group’s or a sub-group’s deliberations may not be divulged if the Commission says that this relates to confidential matters.

5.   The Group and its sub-groups shall usually meet on Commission premises, in the form and according to the timetable determined by the Commission. The Secretariat of the Group shall be provided by the Commission. Commission officials with an interest in the area may attend meetings of the Group and its sub-groups.

6.   The Group shall adopt its rules of procedure on the basis of the standard rules of procedure for expert groups.

7.   The Commission may publish on the internet, in the original language of the document concerned, any summary, conclusion, partial conclusion or working document of the Group.

Article 6

Meeting expenses

1.   Participants in the activities of the Group shall not be remunerated for the services they render.

2.   Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants in the activities of the Group shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission.

3.   These expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the available appropriations allocated under the annual procedure for the allocation of resources.

Article 7

Repeal

Decision 2009/72/EC is repealed.

Article 8

Applicability

This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2015.

Done at Brussels, 29 August 2011.

For the Commission

Michel BARNIER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  OJ L 24, 28.1.2009, p. 15.

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(2)  OJ L 317, 3.12.2001, p. 1.

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(3)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6296 — Triton/COMPO)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 253/05

| 1. | On 22 August 2011 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Triton Managers III Limited and TFF III Limited as general partners of the various limited partnerships constituting Triton Fund III (‘Triton’, Jersey) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of the COMPO Consumer and the COMPO Expert businesses (‘COMPO’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares and assets. |
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On 22 August 2011 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Triton Managers III Limited and TFF III Limited as general partners of the various limited partnerships constituting Triton Fund III (‘Triton’, Jersey) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of the COMPO Consumer and the COMPO Expert businesses (‘COMPO’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares and assets.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for Triton: private equity investment firm providing management advice and managing investments in European-based businesses, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Triton: private equity investment firm providing management advice and managing investments in European-based businesses,

| — | for COMPO: supply of branded consumer products in plant nutrition, plant care, plant protection, niche fertilisers and plant protection products to professional users. |
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for COMPO: supply of branded consumer products in plant nutrition, plant care, plant protection, niche fertilisers and plant protection products to professional users.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6296 — Triton/COMPO, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6296 — Triton/COMPO, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6363 — Dalkia Polska/SPEC)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 253/06

| 1. | On 22 August 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Dalkia Polska SA (‘Dalkia Polska’, Poland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Stołeczne Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej SA (‘SPEC’, Poland) by way of purchase of shares. Dalkia Polska is controlled by Dalkia International SA (‘Dalkia International’, France), which is jointly controlled by Veolia Environnement SA (‘Veolia Environnement’, France) and Electricité de France (‘EDF’, France). |
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1.

On 22 August 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Dalkia Polska SA (‘Dalkia Polska’, Poland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Stołeczne Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej SA (‘SPEC’, Poland) by way of purchase of shares. Dalkia Polska is controlled by Dalkia International SA (‘Dalkia International’, France), which is jointly controlled by Veolia Environnement SA (‘Veolia Environnement’, France) and Electricité de France (‘EDF’, France).

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Dalkia Polska operates district heating networks in Poland and provides technical facility management services, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Dalkia Polska operates district heating networks in Poland and provides technical facility management services,

| — | EDF is active in the generation, transmission, distribution and retail supply of electricity and gas in Europe, America, Asia and Africa, |
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EDF is active in the generation, transmission, distribution and retail supply of electricity and gas in Europe, America, Asia and Africa,

| — | Veolia Environnement is a global provider of environmental management services, active in waste services, energy services, transportation division and a water division, |
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Veolia Environnement is a global provider of environmental management services, active in waste services, energy services, transportation division and a water division,

| — | SPEC owns and operates the district heating network of Warsaw. |
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SPEC owns and operates the district heating network of Warsaw.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (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 operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6363 — Dalkia Polska/SPEC, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6363 — Dalkia Polska/SPEC, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’).

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| 30.8.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 253/8 |
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30.8.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 253/8

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6267 — Volkswagen/MAN)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 253/07

| 1. | On 22 August 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Volkswagen AG (‘VW’, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking MAN SE (‘MAN’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 22 August 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Volkswagen AG (‘VW’, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking MAN SE (‘MAN’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for VW: the development, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of motor vehicles including spare parts and diesel engines; financial services relating to the distribution and financing of motor vehicles; and fleet management services, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for VW: the development, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of motor vehicles including spare parts and diesel engines; financial services relating to the distribution and financing of motor vehicles; and fleet management services,

| — | for MAN: the manufacture and sale of trucks, buses, diesel engines, turbo machinery and special gear units; the distribution of second hand motor-vehicles; the supply of rental services relating to commercial vehicles; and the supply of financial services relating to the distribution and financing of motor vehicles. |
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for MAN: the manufacture and sale of trucks, buses, diesel engines, turbo machinery and special gear units; the distribution of second hand motor-vehicles; the supply of rental services relating to commercial vehicles; and the supply of financial services relating to the distribution and financing of motor vehicles.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6267 — Volkswagen/MAN, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6267 — Volkswagen/MAN, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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