# Official Journal C 282/2016

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 594 August 2016 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 282

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 594 August 2016

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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 |
| 2016/C 282/01 | Withdrawal of notification of a concentration (Case M.8004 — Akzo Nobel/BASF Industrial Coatings Business) (
  1
  ) | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2016/C 282/01

Withdrawal of notification of a concentration (Case M.8004 — Akzo Nobel/BASF Industrial Coatings Business) (
  1
  )

1

1

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2016/C 282/02 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |
| | Europol |
| 2016/C 282/03 | Decision of the Director of Europol of 29 March 2016 implementing the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 agreeing to the conditions and procedures laid down by Europol regarding taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members for the benefit of Europol | 3 |
| 2016/C 282/04 | Notice on the adjustment of basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff subject to the Europol Staff Regulations pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Council with effect from 1 July 2011, 1 July 2012, 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014 | 6 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2016/C 282/02

Euro exchange rates

2

Europol

2016/C 282/03

Decision of the Director of Europol of 29 March 2016 implementing the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 agreeing to the conditions and procedures laid down by Europol regarding taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members for the benefit of Europol

3

2016/C 282/04

Notice on the adjustment of basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff subject to the Europol Staff Regulations pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Council with effect from 1 July 2011, 1 July 2012, 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014

6

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training |
| 2016/C 282/05 | Grant award notice — Call for proposals — ref: GP/DSI/ReferNet_FPA/001/16 — ReferNet — Cedefop’s European Network for Vocational Education and Training (VET) | 9 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2016/C 282/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8157 — McKesson/Blackstone/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| 2016/C 282/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8160 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Navico/C-Map) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 12 |
| 2016/C 282/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8019 — Advent International/Nuplex Industries) (
  1
  ) | 13 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2016/C 282/09 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 14 |
| 2016/C 282/10 | Notice concerning a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU — Request made by a Contracting Entity — extension of deadline | 18 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

2016/C 282/05

Grant award notice — Call for proposals — ref: GP/DSI/ReferNet_FPA/001/16 — ReferNet — Cedefop’s European Network for Vocational Education and Training (VET)

9

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2016/C 282/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8157 — McKesson/Blackstone/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

11

2016/C 282/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8160 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Navico/C-Map) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

12

2016/C 282/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8019 — Advent International/Nuplex Industries) (
  1
  )

1

13

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2016/C 282/09

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

14

2016/C 282/10

Notice concerning a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU — Request made by a Contracting Entity — extension of deadline

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Withdrawal of notification of a concentration

(Case M.8004 — Akzo Nobel/BASF Industrial Coatings Business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 282/01)

(Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004)

On 4 July 2016, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration between Akzo Nobel and BASF Industrial Coatings Business. On 29 July 2016, the notifying party/ies informed the Commission that it/they withdrew its/their notification.

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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)

3 August 2016

(2016/C 282/02)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1200 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 113,22 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4387 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,83910 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,5146 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0845 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,4236 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,034 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 311,00 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,3130 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4550 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 3,3742 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,4750 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4672 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,6898 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5577 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5020 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 251,34 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 15,6581 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,4234 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4963 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 738,64 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,5413 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 52,737 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 74,5458 |
| THB | Thai baht | 39,127 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,6606 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 21,1797 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 74,9224 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1200

JPY

Japanese yen

113,22

DKK

Danish krone

7,4387

GBP

Pound sterling

0,83910

SEK

Swedish krona

9,5146

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0845

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,4236

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,034

HUF

Hungarian forint

311,00

PLN

Polish zloty

4,3130

RON

Romanian leu

4,4550

TRY

Turkish lira

3,3742

AUD

Australian dollar

1,4750

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4672

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,6898

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5577

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5020

KRW

South Korean won

1 251,34

ZAR

South African rand

15,6581

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,4234

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4963

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 738,64

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,5413

PHP

Philippine peso

52,737

RUB

Russian rouble

74,5458

THB

Thai baht

39,127

BRL

Brazilian real

3,6606

MXN

Mexican peso

21,1797

INR

Indian rupee

74,9224

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

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Europol

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DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF EUROPOL

of 29 March 2016

implementing the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 agreeing to the conditions and procedures laid down by Europol regarding taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members for the benefit of Europol

(2016/C 282/03)

THE DIRECTOR OF EUROPOL,

Having regard to the Council Decision establishing the European Police Office (‘Europol’) of 6 April 2009 (1) (hereafter ‘Europol Decision’) and in particular Article 57(5), Article 62 and Article 63 thereof;

Having regard to the Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 41(3) of the Europol Convention, on the privileges and immunities of Europol, the members of its organs, the Deputy Directors and employees of Europol (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof;

Having regard to the Management Board Decision of 16 November 1999 agreeing to the conditions and procedures laid down by Europol regarding taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members for the benefit of Europol (3);

Whereas:

| 1. | According to Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision, the Europol Staff Regulations (4) and other relevant instruments shall continue to apply to staff members who are not recruited in accordance with Article 57(2) Europol Decision. |
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According to Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision, the Europol Staff Regulations (4) and other relevant instruments shall continue to apply to staff members who are not recruited in accordance with Article 57(2) Europol Decision.

| 2. | Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision provides that, by way of derogation from Chapter 5 of the Europol Staff Regulations, the percentage rate of the annual adjustment of remuneration decided by the Council in accordance with Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Union (5) shall apply to Europol staff. |
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2.

Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision provides that, by way of derogation from Chapter 5 of the Europol Staff Regulations, the percentage rate of the annual adjustment of remuneration decided by the Council in accordance with Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Union (5) shall apply to Europol staff.

| 3. | Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision only concerns elements of staff remuneration as referred to in Chapter 5 (Articles 43 to 55) of the Europol Staff Regulations and does not extend to taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members subject to the Europol Staff Regulations for the benefit of Europol. |
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3.

Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision only concerns elements of staff remuneration as referred to in Chapter 5 (Articles 43 to 55) of the Europol Staff Regulations and does not extend to taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members subject to the Europol Staff Regulations for the benefit of Europol.

| 4. | In view of the amended procedure provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision concerning the adjustment of remuneration, Article 3a of the Annex to aforementioned Management Board Decision of 16 November 1999 empowers the Director of Europol to adapt with effect from 1 July 2010 and on annual basis thereafter, the values mentioned in Article 4 of said Annex, with the same percentage as applied pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision. |
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4.

In view of the amended procedure provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision concerning the adjustment of remuneration, Article 3a of the Annex to aforementioned Management Board Decision of 16 November 1999 empowers the Director of Europol to adapt with effect from 1 July 2010 and on annual basis thereafter, the values mentioned in Article 4 of said Annex, with the same percentage as applied pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision.

| 5. | The annual adjustment of remuneration provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision was implemented by Europol with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2011 (6) according with the figures set in Regulation (EU) No 422/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2011 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto (7). |
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5.

The annual adjustment of remuneration provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision was implemented by Europol with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2011 (6) according with the figures set in Regulation (EU) No 422/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2011 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto (7).

| 6. | The annual adjustment of remuneration provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision was implemented by Europol with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2012 (8) according with the figures set in Regulation (EU) No 423/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2012 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto (9). |
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6.

The annual adjustment of remuneration provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision was implemented by Europol with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2012 (8) according with the figures set in Regulation (EU) No 423/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2012 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto (9).

| 7. | The annual adjustment of remuneration provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision was implemented by Europol with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2013 (10) according with the figures set in the Council Regulation (EU) No 1416/2013 of 17 December 2013 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2013 the correction coefficients applied to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union (11). |
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7.

The annual adjustment of remuneration provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision was implemented by Europol with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2013 (10) according with the figures set in the Council Regulation (EU) No 1416/2013 of 17 December 2013 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2013 the correction coefficients applied to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union (11).

| 8. | The annual adjustment of remuneration provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision was implemented by Europol with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2014 according with the figures set in the Annual update of 12 December 2014 of the correction coefficients to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union (12). |
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8.

The annual adjustment of remuneration provided for in Article 57(5) Europol Decision was implemented by Europol with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2014 according with the figures set in the Annual update of 12 December 2014 of the correction coefficients to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union (12).

| 9. | The tax applicable to Europol staff members subject to the Europol Staff Regulations should be amended in order to reflect the adjustment of remuneration applied pursuant to Article 57(5) Europol Decision, |
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9.

The tax applicable to Europol staff members subject to the Europol Staff Regulations should be amended in order to reflect the adjustment of remuneration applied pursuant to Article 57(5) Europol Decision,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

With effect from 1 July 2011:

| — | The values mentioned in Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999, as updated by the Decision of the Director of Europol of 18 April 2014 implementing the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 (13), are applicable. |
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The values mentioned in Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999, as updated by the Decision of the Director of Europol of 18 April 2014 implementing the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 (13), are applicable.

Article 2

With effect from 1 July 2012:

| — | The value mentioned in the first sentence of Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 shall be replaced by EUR 121,45. |
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The value mentioned in the first sentence of Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 shall be replaced by EUR 121,45.

| — | The values in euro unit mentioned in the table included in Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 shall be replaced by the following.






  — | 8 % to amounts between EUR 122,42 and EUR 2 156,39 |
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The values in euro unit mentioned in the table included in Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 shall be replaced by the following.

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8 % to amounts between EUR 122,42 and EUR 2 156,39

| — | 10 % to amounts between EUR 2 156,40 and EUR 2 970,10 |
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10 % to amounts between EUR 2 156,40 and EUR 2 970,10

| — | 12,5 % to amounts between EUR 2 970,11 and EUR 3 403,88 |
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12,5 % to amounts between EUR 2 970,11 and EUR 3 403,88

| — | 15 % to amounts between EUR 3 403,89 and EUR 3 865,63 |
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15 % to amounts between EUR 3 403,89 and EUR 3 865,63

| — | 17,5 % to amounts between EUR 3 865,64 and EUR 4 299,45 |
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17,5 % to amounts between EUR 3 865,64 and EUR 4 299,45

| — | 20 % to amounts between EUR 4 299,46 and EUR 4 719,95 |
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20 % to amounts between EUR 4 299,46 and EUR 4 719,95

| — | 22,5 % to amounts between EUR 4 719,96 and EUR 5 153,75 |
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—

22,5 % to amounts between EUR 4 719,96 and EUR 5 153,75

| — | 25 % to amounts between EUR 5 153,76 and EUR 5 574,25 |
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—

25 % to amounts between EUR 5 153,76 and EUR 5 574,25

| — | 27,5 % to amounts between EUR 5 574,26 and EUR 6 008,04 |
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27,5 % to amounts between EUR 5 574,26 and EUR 6 008,04

| — | 30 % to amounts between EUR 6 008,05 and EUR 6 428,55 |
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30 % to amounts between EUR 6 008,05 and EUR 6 428,55

| — | 32,5 % to amounts between EUR 6 428,56 and EUR 6 862,35 |
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32,5 % to amounts between EUR 6 428,56 and EUR 6 862,35

| — | 35 % to amounts between EUR 6 862,36 and EUR 7 283,52 |
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35 % to amounts between EUR 6 862,36 and EUR 7 283,52

| — | 40 % to amounts between EUR 7 283,53 and EUR 7 717,35 |
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—

40 % to amounts between EUR 7 283,53 and EUR 7 717,35

| — | 45 % to amounts above EUR 7 717,36 |
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45 % to amounts above EUR 7 717,36

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 4

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its adoption by the Director.

Done at The Hague, 29 March 2016.

Rob WAINWRIGHT

Director of Europol

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(1)  OJ L 121, 15.5.2009, p. 37.

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(2)  OJ C 221, 19.7.1997, p. 2.

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(3)  OJ C 65, 28.2.2001, p. 6.

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(4)  Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the staff regulations applicable to Europol employees (OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23).

4

(5)  Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 of the Council (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.)

5

(6)  Notice on the adjustment of basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff subject to the Europol Staff Regulations pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Council with effect from 1 July 2011, 1 July 2012, 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014 (OJ C 282, 4.8.2016, p. 6).

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(7)  OJ L 129, 30.4.2014, p. 5.

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(8)  See footnote 6.

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(9)  OJ L 129, 30.4.2014, p. 12.

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(10)  See footnote 6.

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(11)  OJ L 353, 28.12.2013, p. 24.

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(12)  OJ C 444, 12.12.2014, p. 10.

12

(13)  OJ C 211, 5.7.2014, p. 13.

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Notice on the adjustment of basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff subject to the Europol Staff Regulations pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Council with effect from 1 July 2011, 1 July 2012, 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014

(2016/C 282/04)

Pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Council Decision establishing the European Police Office (Europol) of 6 April 2009 (1), by way of derogation from Chapter 5 of the Europol Staff Regulations (2), the percentage rate of the annual adjustment of remuneration decided by the Council in accordance with Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Union (3) shall be applicable to Europol staff employed under the Europol Staff Regulations.

1.   Adjustment of remunerations with effect from 1 July 2011

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 422/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2011 the remunerations and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto (4), the remunerations of Europol Staff are adjusted with effect from 1 July 2011 as follows:

| (a) | the amounts of basic salaries specified by Article 45 ESR as well as the amounts mentioned in Articles 60(1) ESR, 2(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(2) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR and 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, are unaffected (0 % increase).
  Consequently, the amounts referred to in the above provisions, as modified with effect from 1 July 2010 and specified in the Notice dated 18 April 2014 on the adjustment of basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff subject to the Europol Staff Regulations pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Council Decision with effect from 1 July 2009 and 1 July 2010 (5), are applicable; |
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(a)

the amounts of basic salaries specified by Article 45 ESR as well as the amounts mentioned in Articles 60(1) ESR, 2(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(2) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR and 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, are unaffected (0 % increase).

Consequently, the amounts referred to in the above provisions, as modified with effect from 1 July 2010 and specified in the Notice dated 18 April 2014 on the adjustment of basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff subject to the Europol Staff Regulations pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Council Decision with effect from 1 July 2009 and 1 July 2010 (5), are applicable;

| (b) | the weighting coefficient for the application of Article 43(2) and (3) is adjusted as follows:






  — | The Netherlands 94,1 |
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(b)

the weighting coefficient for the application of Article 43(2) and (3) is adjusted as follows:

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The Netherlands 94,1

2.   Adjustment of remunerations with effect from 1 July 2012

As a result of Regulation (EU) No 423/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2012 the remunerations and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto (6), the remunerations of Europol Staff are adjusted with effect from 1 July 2012 as follows:

| (a) | the amounts of basic salaries specified by Article 45 ESR are adjusted as follows: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| 1 | 16 300,94 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | 14 637,55 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | 10 046,70 | 10 306,18 | 10 565,67 | 10 845,12 | 11 124,57 | 11 417,29 | 11 708,69 | 12 016,13 | 12 325,51 | 12 651,53 | 12 974,20 |
| 4 | 8 749,27 | 8 982,14 | 9 211,70 | 9 454,54 | 9 697,39 | 9 953,54 | 10 206,37 | 10 475,85 | 10 745,30 | 11 028,09 | 11 310,86 |
| 5 | 7 209,00 | 7 398,63 | 7 584,92 | 7 784,53 | 7 984,14 | 8 197,04 | 8 406,62 | 8 629,51 | 8 849,07 | 9 081,94 | 9 314,82 |
| 6 | 6 177,74 | 6 340,71 | 6 503,75 | 6 676,74 | 6 846,40 | 7 026,03 | 7 205,68 | 7 395,31 | 7 584,92 | 7 784,53 | 7 984,14 |
| 7 | 5 149,75 | 5 286,17 | 5 419,22 | 5 562,28 | 5 705,31 | 5 855,03 | 6 004,72 | 6 164,41 | 6 320,76 | 6 487,12 | 6 653,44 |
| 8 | 4 377,97 | 4 494,40 | 4 607,50 | 4 730,60 | 4 850,34 | 4 976,78 | 5 103,19 | 5 239,59 | 5 372,65 | 5 515,71 | 5 655,40 |
| 9 | 3 859,00 | 3 962,13 | 4 065,26 | 4 171,69 | 4 278,16 | 4 391,26 | 4 504,38 | 4 624,14 | 4 740,61 | 4 867,00 | 4 990,09 |
| 10 | 3 346,69 | 3 436,52 | 3 522,99 | 3 616,12 | 3 705,97 | 3 805,77 | 3 905,57 | 4 008,68 | 4 108,49 | 4 218,28 | 4 324,74 |
| 11 | 3 243,56 | 3 330,07 | 3 413,21 | 3 503,04 | 3 592,85 | 3 689,33 | 3 782,49 | 3 882,29 | 3 982,09 | 4 088,56 | 4 191,64 |
| 12 | 2 574,91 | 2 644,72 | 2 711,26 | 2 781,14 | 2 851,02 | 2 927,50 | 3 004,03 | 3 083,88 | 3 160,38 | 3 243,56 | 3 326,73 |
| 13 | 2 212,26 | 2 272,15 | 2 328,71 | 2 391,92 | 2 451,81 | 2 518,33 | 2 581,55 | 2 651,40 | 2 717,95 | 2 791,13 | 2 860,98 |

(a)

the amounts of basic salaries specified by Article 45 ESR are adjusted as follows:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

1

16 300,94

2

14 637,55

3

10 046,70

10 306,18

10 565,67

10 845,12

11 124,57

11 417,29

11 708,69

12 016,13

12 325,51

12 651,53

12 974,20

4

8 749,27

8 982,14

9 211,70

9 454,54

9 697,39

9 953,54

10 206,37

10 475,85

10 745,30

11 028,09

11 310,86

5

7 209,00

7 398,63

7 584,92

7 784,53

7 984,14

8 197,04

8 406,62

8 629,51

8 849,07

9 081,94

9 314,82

6

6 177,74

6 340,71

6 503,75

6 676,74

6 846,40

7 026,03

7 205,68

7 395,31

7 584,92

7 784,53

7 984,14

7

5 149,75

5 286,17

5 419,22

5 562,28

5 705,31

5 855,03

6 004,72

6 164,41

6 320,76

6 487,12

6 653,44

8

4 377,97

4 494,40

4 607,50

4 730,60

4 850,34

4 976,78

5 103,19

5 239,59

5 372,65

5 515,71

5 655,40

9

3 859,00

3 962,13

4 065,26

4 171,69

4 278,16

4 391,26

4 504,38

4 624,14

4 740,61

4 867,00

4 990,09

10

3 346,69

3 436,52

3 522,99

3 616,12

3 705,97

3 805,77

3 905,57

4 008,68

4 108,49

4 218,28

4 324,74

11

3 243,56

3 330,07

3 413,21

3 503,04

3 592,85

3 689,33

3 782,49

3 882,29

3 982,09

4 088,56

4 191,64

12

2 574,91

2 644,72

2 711,26

2 781,14

2 851,02

2 927,50

3 004,03

3 083,88

3 160,38

3 243,56

3 326,73

13

2 212,26

2 272,15

2 328,71

2 391,92

2 451,81

2 518,33

2 581,55

2 651,40

2 717,95

2 791,13

2 860,98

| (b) | Article 60(1) ESR, the amount ‘EUR 290,44’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 292,76’; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Article 60(1) ESR, the amount ‘EUR 290,44’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 292,76’;

| (c) | Article 2(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 303,62’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 306,05’; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Article 2(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 303,62’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 306,05’;

| (d) | Article 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 13 201,27’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 13 306,88’; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Article 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 13 201,27’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 13 306,88’;

| (e) | Article 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 2 970,29’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 2 994,05’; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Article 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 2 970,29’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 2 994,05’;

| (f) | Article 3(2) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 17 821,71’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 17 964,28’; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Article 3(2) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 17 821,71’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 17 964,28’;

| (g) | Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 1 320,14’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 1 330,70’; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 1 320,14’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 1 330,70’;

| (h) | Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 990,12’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 998,04’; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 990,12’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 998,04’;

| (i) | Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 660,06’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 665,34’; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 660,06’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 665,34’;

| (j) | Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 528,04’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 532,26’; |
| --- | --- |

(j)

Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 528,04’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 532,26’;

| (k) | Article 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 1 862,96’ is adjusted to by: ‘EUR 1 877,86’; |
| --- | --- |

(k)

Article 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 1 862,96’ is adjusted to by: ‘EUR 1 877,86’;

| (l) | Article 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 2 483,96’ is adjusted to by: ‘EUR 2 503,83’; |
| --- | --- |

(l)

Article 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 2 483,96’ is adjusted to by: ‘EUR 2 503,83’;

| (m) | Article 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 3 104,94’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 3 129,78’; |
| --- | --- |

(m)

Article 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 3 104,94’ is adjusted to: ‘EUR 3 129,78’;

| (n) | the weighting coefficient for the application of Article 43(2) and (3) is adjusted as follows:






  — | Netherlands 96,3 |
| --- | --- | --- |

(n)

the weighting coefficient for the application of Article 43(2) and (3) is adjusted as follows:

—

Netherlands 96,3

3.   Adjustment of remunerations with effect from 1 July 2013

Pursuant to Council Regulation (EU) No 1416/2013 of 17 December 2013 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2013 the correction coefficients applied to the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union (7), the remunerations of Europol Staff are adjusted with effect from 1 July 2013 as follows:

| (a) | the amounts of basic salaries specified by Article 45 ESR as well as the amounts mentioned in Articles 60(1) ESR, 2(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(2) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR and 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, are frozen.
  Consequently, the amounts referred to in the above provisions, as modified with effect from 1 July 2012 and specified in Articles 2(a) to 2(m) of the present Notice, remain applicable; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the amounts of basic salaries specified by Article 45 ESR as well as the amounts mentioned in Articles 60(1) ESR, 2(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(2) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR and 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, are frozen.

Consequently, the amounts referred to in the above provisions, as modified with effect from 1 July 2012 and specified in Articles 2(a) to 2(m) of the present Notice, remain applicable;

| (b) | the weighting coefficient for the application of Article 43(2) and (3) is adjusted as follows:






  — | the Netherlands 99,6 |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

the weighting coefficient for the application of Article 43(2) and (3) is adjusted as follows:

—

the Netherlands 99,6

4.   Adjustment of remunerations with effect from 1 July 2014

Pursuant to the Annual update of 12 December 2014 of the correction coefficients applicable from 1 July 2014 to the remunerations and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union (8), the remunerations of Europol Staff are adjusted with effect from 1 July 2014 as follows:

| (a) | the amounts of basic salaries specified by Article 45 ESR as well as the amounts mentioned in Articles 60(1) ESR, 2(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(2) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR and 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, are frozen.
  Consequently, the amounts referred to in the above provisions, as modified with effect from 1 July 2014 and specified in Articles 2(a) to 2(m) of the present Notice, remain applicable; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the amounts of basic salaries specified by Article 45 ESR as well as the amounts mentioned in Articles 60(1) ESR, 2(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 3(2) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR and 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, are frozen.

Consequently, the amounts referred to in the above provisions, as modified with effect from 1 July 2014 and specified in Articles 2(a) to 2(m) of the present Notice, remain applicable;

| (b) | the weighting coefficient for the application of Article 43(2) and (3) is adjusted as follows:






  — | the Netherlands 98,6 |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

the weighting coefficient for the application of Article 43(2) and (3) is adjusted as follows:

—

the Netherlands 98,6

Explanatory notes:

The rate of adjustment of basic salaries and allowances under the Europol Staff Regulations results from the combination of the rate of adjustment of basic salaries specified in Article 66 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Union and of the variation of the correction coefficients applicable to the Netherlands pursuant to Article 64 of said Staff Regulations.

The adjustment of weightings applicable to remunerations paid to Europol staff members whose place of employment is not in the Netherlands is calculated on the basis of the variation of the correction coefficient applicable to the countries concerned under the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

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(1)  OJ L 121, 15.5.2009, p. 37.

(2)  Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the staff regulations applicable to Europol employees (OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23).

(3)  Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 of the Council (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1).

(4)  OJ L 129, 30.4.2014, p. 5.

(5)  OJ C 211, 5.7.2014, p. 15.

(6)  OJ L 129, 30.4.2014, p. 12.

(7)  OJ L 353, 28.12.2013, p. 24.

(8)  OJ C 444, 12.12.2014, p. 10.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

| 4.8.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 282/9 |
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4.8.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/9

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GRANT AWARD NOTICE

CALL FOR PROPOSALS — ref: GP/DSI/ReferNet_FPA/001/16

ReferNet — Cedefop’s European Network for Vocational Education and Training (VET)

(2016/C 282/05)

1.   Contracting authority

| Cedefop — European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training |
| --- |
| Attn: Ms Isabelle Thomas-Kollias |
| 123 Europe Street |
| PO Box 22427 |
| 55102 Thessaloniki |
| GREECE |
| Contact point: |
| Ms Clotilde Assumel-Lurdin |
| Tel. +30 2310490287 |
| Fax +30 2310490028 |
| Email: c4t-services@cedefop.europa.eu |

Cedefop — European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

Attn: Ms Isabelle Thomas-Kollias

123 Europe Street

PO Box 22427

55102 Thessaloniki

GREECE

Contact point:

Ms Clotilde Assumel-Lurdin

Tel. +30 2310490287

Fax +30 2310490028

Email: c4t-services@cedefop.europa.eu

Previous publication: OJ C 101, 17.3.2016, p. 5.

2.   Grant award

| Beneficiary name | Address | Framework partnership agreement number | Framework partnership agreement duration | Framework partnership agreement signature date | Specific Grant agreement number (2016) | Specific Grant agreement duration | Specific Grant agreement signature date | Grant amount (EUR) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ministry of Education and Employment | Great siege road, VLT 2000, Floraina, Malta | No 2016-FPA1/GP/DSI/ReferNet_FPA/001/16 | 43 months | 9.6.2016 | No 2016-0076 | 7 months | 15.6.2016 | 20 815 |

Beneficiary name

Address

Framework partnership agreement number

Framework partnership agreement duration

Framework partnership agreement signature date

Specific Grant agreement number (2016)

Specific Grant agreement duration

Specific Grant agreement signature date

Grant amount (EUR)

Ministry of Education and Employment

Great siege road, VLT 2000, Floraina, Malta

No 2016-FPA1/GP/DSI/ReferNet_FPA/001/16

43 months

9.6.2016

No 2016-0076

7 months

15.6.2016

20 815

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 4.8.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 282/11 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/11

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8157 — McKesson/Blackstone/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 282/06)

| 1. | On 27 July 2016, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings McKesson Corporation (‘McKesson’, United States) and The Blackstone Group L.P. (‘Blackstone’, United States) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a newly-created joint venture (the ‘JV’, United States), by way of contribution to the JV of assets and shares. |
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1.

On 27 July 2016, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings McKesson Corporation (‘McKesson’, United States) and The Blackstone Group L.P. (‘Blackstone’, United States) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a newly-created joint venture (the ‘JV’, United States), by way of contribution to the JV of assets and shares.

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






  — | McKesson: provider of services and products for the healthcare industry, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

McKesson: provider of services and products for the healthcare industry,

| — | Blackstone: global alternative asset manager and provider of financial advisory services, |
| --- | --- |

—

Blackstone: global alternative asset manager and provider of financial advisory services,

| — | the JV will provide healthcare information technology services, software and analytics, network solutions and technology-enabled services. |
| --- | --- |

—

the JV will provide healthcare information technology services, software and analytics, network solutions and technology-enabled 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 procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this Notice. |
| --- | --- |

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 procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this 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 M.8157 — McKesson/Blackstone/JV, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 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 M.8157 — McKesson/Blackstone/JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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| 4.8.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 282/12 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/12

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8160 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Navico/C-Map)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 282/07)

| 1. | On 28 July 2016, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (‘Goldman Sachs’, United States of America) and Altor Fund IV (‘Altor’, Sweden) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the undertakings Navico Holding AS (‘Navico’, Norway) and Digital Marine Solutions Holding AS (‘C-Map’, Norway) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 28 July 2016, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (‘Goldman Sachs’, United States of America) and Altor Fund IV (‘Altor’, Sweden) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the undertakings Navico Holding AS (‘Navico’, Norway) and Digital Marine Solutions Holding AS (‘C-Map’, Norway) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm,

| — | Altor is a private equity fund. It focuses on investments in the mid-market segment of the Nordic region, |
| --- | --- |

—

Altor is a private equity fund. It focuses on investments in the mid-market segment of the Nordic region,

| — | Navico is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of marine electronics for yachting and commercial use, |
| --- | --- |

—

Navico is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of marine electronics for yachting and commercial use,

| — | C-Map supplies marine maps and charts for recreational and commercial applications. |
| --- | --- |

—

C-Map supplies marine maps and charts for recreational and commercial applications.

| 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 procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this Notice. |
| --- | --- |

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 procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this 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 M.8160 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Navico/C-Map, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 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 M.8160 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Navico/C-Map, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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| 4.8.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 282/13 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8019 — Advent International/Nuplex Industries)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 282/08)

| 1. | On 27 July 2016, 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 Advent International Corporation (‘AIC’, USA), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Nuplex Industries Ltd (‘Nuplex’, New Zealand), by way of purchase of shares. The same concentration was already notified to the Commission on 25 May 2016, but the notification was subsequently withdrawn on 22 June 2016. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 27 July 2016, 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 Advent International Corporation (‘AIC’, USA), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Nuplex Industries Ltd (‘Nuplex’, New Zealand), by way of purchase of shares. The same concentration was already notified to the Commission on 25 May 2016, but the notification was subsequently withdrawn on 22 June 2016.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   Advent: globally active private equity investor, who among others controls Allnex Belgium SA, a global producer of industrial coating resins;
  —   Nuplex: global producer of industrial coating resins. |
| --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   Advent: globally active private equity investor, who among others controls Allnex Belgium SA, a global producer of industrial coating resins;

—   Nuplex: global producer of industrial coating resins.

| 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. |
| --- | --- |

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.

| 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 M.8019 — Advent International/Nuplex Industries, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 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 M.8019 — Advent International/Nuplex Industries, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

| 4.8.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 282/14 |
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4.8.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/14

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2016/C 282/09)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘OLIVA DI GAETA’

EU No: PDO-IT-02101 — 23.12.2015

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

1.   Name(s)

‘Oliva di Gaeta’

2.   Member State or Third Country:

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) applies

The ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ denomination is reserved for olives of the ‘Itrana’ variety (also called ‘Gaetana’). When released for consumption ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ must have the following characteristics:

—   shape: spheroid,

—   size: a minimum of 12 mm,

—   number of fruits per kg: not more than 410,

—   colour: intense pink to purple,

—   flesh-to-stone ratio: not less than 3,

—   total polyphenols: not less than 12 mg/kg,

—   total tocopherols: not less than 42 mg/kg;

In addition, the flesh must be: completely separate from the stone, have a soft texture, a distinctive flavour, slightly bitter, acetic and/or lactic, the colour ranging from intense pink to purple.

Possible defects, such as damage to the skin with or without damage to the flesh, wrinkling, presence of the stalk, and damage by cryptogams and/or insects, are tolerated up to a maximum of 6 %.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

The variety which is exclusively used for the PDO ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ is the ‘Itrana’ (also called ‘Gaetana’). The use of genetically modified ‘Itrana’ plants is not allowed. It is forbidden to use batches of olives which are immature or soft, or which have a red epicarp and/or no ‘bleeding’ of the flesh for the production of ‘Oliva di Gaeta’.

3.4.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area

All steps in the production process (growing, harvesting, processing of the olives) must take place within the defined geographical area described in point 4 below.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning the slicing, grating, packaging, etc., of the product the registered name refers to

The product released for consumption with the Protected Designation of Origin ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ may be packaged:

| — | in food-grade containers with a maximum capacity of 25 litres. For this type of packaging the packaging date must be written on the container in conspicuous, clearly visible and indelible characters, |
| --- | --- |

—

in food-grade containers with a maximum capacity of 25 litres. For this type of packaging the packaging date must be written on the container in conspicuous, clearly visible and indelible characters,

| — | in transparent glass containers up to the maximum capacity of 4 litres, |
| --- | --- |

—

in transparent glass containers up to the maximum capacity of 4 litres,

| — | in plastic single-use containers up to the maximum capacity of 4 litres. |
| --- | --- |

—

in plastic single-use containers up to the maximum capacity of 4 litres.

At the time of packaging, the use of acidifying substances and/or preservatives is permitted, such as L-ascorbic acid and citric acid, in order to promote and extend the shelf-life of the product.

Pasteurisation of the brine is permitted.

Pasteurisation of the olives is, however, not permitted.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

The labels used for ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ must bear the PDO logo of the European Union and the following additional information:

| — | the name ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ followed by the acronym DOP (PDO), |
| --- | --- |

—

the name ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ followed by the acronym DOP (PDO),

| — | the name, business name and address of the producer, |
| --- | --- |

—

the name, business name and address of the producer,

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It is forbidden to add any description that is not expressly provided for. Brand names may be used, however, provided these have no laudatory purport and are not such as to mislead the consumer, as may the name of the enterprise from the holdings of which the product comes, and other truthful and documentable indications that are permitted under Community, national or regional law and do not conflict with the purposes and content of the present specification.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The area of cultivation and production of olives with the Protected Designation of Origin ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ covers the territory of the Regions of Lazio and Campania, listed below:

Province of Latina: The whole of the municipalities of Bassiano, Campodimele, Castelforte, Cori, Fondi, Formia, Gaeta, Itri, Lenola, Maenza, Minturno, Monte S. Biagio, Norma, Priverno, Prossedi, Roccagorga, Roccamassima, Roccasecca dei Volsci, Sermoneta, Sezze, Sonnino, Sperlonga, Spigno Saturnia, SS. Cosma e Damiano, Terracina and part of the territory of the municipality of Cisterna di Latina. Concerning the municipality of Cisterna di Latina, the lower boundary of the production area is the Rome-Naples railway line;

Province of Frosinone: The whole of the municipalities of Amaseno, Ausonia, Castelnuovo Parano, Coreno Ausonio, Esperia and Pico;

Province of Rome: The whole of the municipalities of Castel Madama, Castel San Pietro, Palestrina, Labico, Valmontone, Artena, San Gregorio da Sassola, Casape, Poli and Tivoli.

Province of Caserta: The whole of the municipalities of Sessa Aurunca and Cellole.

5.   Link with the geographical area

The defined geographical area, which consists of 44 municipalities, is a homogeneous area extending from north to south along the ridge of the Tiburtini, Prenestini, Lepini, Ausoni and Aurunci mountains. In this area, olive growing is almost exclusively based on the cultivation of the ‘Itrana’ variety (also called Gaetana), and is intimately linked to the local social fabric which, for centuries, has determined the development of the territory and consequently the life of the people over time, above all affecting the economy of the area. The ‘Itrana’ variety (also known as ‘Gaetana’) is perfectly suited to the soil conditions of the growing area of ‘Oliva di Gaeta’; it is not cultivated so intensively outside that area.

It is a dual-purpose variety characterised by late ripening. It is harvested when fully ripe. Identification of the olives’ correct ripeness is crucial for obtaining the characteristics of ‘Oliva di Gaeta’. The olives intended for the production of ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ must be harvested when fully ripe, i.e. when the skin is black, shiny and sometimes covered with a fine deposit known locally as ‘panno’ (cloth), while the flesh colour tends to gradually assume a dark red wine colour starting at the outer part of the olive. The assessment of the correct ripeness by the farmer and/or the operator is very important in achieving the proper colour of ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ after fermentation.

Fermentation of the olives used for the production of ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ uses the traditional ‘Itrana’ method. This method, which has been passed down for generations among local operators, is carried out exclusively in the PDO area; natural lactic fermentation begins without the immediate addition of salt and/or artificial acidifying substances. It is a system which has been refined over the years, based on fermentation processes involving a wide and varied microbial flora; this arises spontaneously and gives rise to very rapid fermentation initially which then slows down, stabilising after the addition of salt. The management of this process by the operator requires close monitoring of the medium, made up of olives and water, to which salt is then gradually added. During the process brine has to be regularly topped up by the operator so that the olives are never exposed to the air.

Monitoring the fermentation process, in addition to relaxing the flesh of the olive that allows it to separate from the stone, also characterises and distinguishes the taste of ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ — slightly bitter, acetic and/or lactic — from other varieties of table olives.

From the many traces present in various historical documents dating back to the Duchy of Gaeta, concerning the production and marketing of (black) table olives, it appears that the territory administered by that Duchy was the ‘cradle’ of the olive bearing that name.

The name ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ can historically be traced back to the name of the area of origin, which formed part of the Duchy of Gaeta, in addition to that of the port of departure for ships to the major consumer markets of black olives. Since then, the name ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ has been used by traders and producers to indicate the Itrana black table olive obtained using a special local system of processing. From a historical point of view, the link between the product and the geographical area is proven by numerous documents; many are also historical references relating to the method of production of black table olives. The name ‘Oliva di Gaeta’ has been well-established for several decades, as attested by invoices, labels, advertising and publications, etc.

Reference to publication of the specification

(second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

The consolidated text of the product specification is available on the internet: http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

or alternatively:

by going directly to the homepage of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Prodotti DOP e IGP’ (at the top right-hand side of the screen), then on ‘Prodotti DOP, IGP e STG’ (on the left-hand side of the screen), and finally by clicking on ‘Disciplinari di produzione all’esame dell’UE’.

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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4.8.2016

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 282/18

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Notice concerning a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU — Request made by a Contracting Entity — extension of deadline

(2016/C 282/10)

On 16 January 2015 the Commission received a request in accordance with Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement procedures by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (1). The first working day following receipt of the request is 19 January 2015.

This request is made by Flughafen Wien and concerns activities relating to the exploitation of a geographical area for the purposes of provision of airports or other terminal facilities to carriers by air on the territory of Austria. The relevant notice was published on page 22 of OJ C 93 of 20 March 2015. A suspension notice was published on page 23 of OJ C 217 of 2 July 2015.

Pursuant to the fourth subparagraph of paragraph 1 of Annex IV to Directive 2014/25/EU, the deadline may be extended by the Commission with the agreement of those having made the request. Given that the need to obtain and analyse additional information, and with the agreement of the applicant, the period available to the Commission for deciding on this request is hereby extended until 31 October 2016.

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(1)  OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243.

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