# Official Journal C 350/2019

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6216 October 2019 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 350

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6216 October 2019

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| Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 350/01 | Euro exchange rates — 15 October 2019 | 1 |
| 2019/C 350/02 | Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union | 2 |
| 2019/C 350/03 | Annual Report 2018 | 3 |

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2019/C 350/01

Euro exchange rates — 15 October 2019

1

2019/C 350/02

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

2

2019/C 350/03

Annual Report 2018

3

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 350/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9543 — Diamond Transmission Corporation/InfraRed Capital Partners/Chubu/Walney JV) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2019/C 350/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9562 — Alight Solutions/NGA Human Resources) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2019/C 350/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9474 — Faurecia/Michelin/Symbio/JV) (
  1
  ) | 7 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2019/C 350/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9543 — Diamond Transmission Corporation/InfraRed Capital Partners/Chubu/Walney JV) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

4

2019/C 350/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9562 — Alight Solutions/NGA Human Resources) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

6

2019/C 350/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9474 — Faurecia/Michelin/Symbio/JV) (
  1
  )

1

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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)

15 October 2019

(2019/C 350/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,1007 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 119,23 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4699 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87058 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,8225 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0977 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 138,30 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 10,0653 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,820 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 332,38 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2956 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,7538 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 6,4678 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6293 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4562 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,6351 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7551 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5088 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 305,51 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 16,3590 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,7943 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4353 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 15 591,42 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6125 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 56,829 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 70,9456 |
| THB | Thai baht | 33,434 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 4,5467 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 21,1647 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 78,6960 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1007

JPY

Japanese yen

119,23

DKK

Danish krone

7,4699

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87058

SEK

Swedish krona

10,8225

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0977

ISK

Iceland króna

138,30

NOK

Norwegian krone

10,0653

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,820

HUF

Hungarian forint

332,38

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2956

RON

Romanian leu

4,7538

TRY

Turkish lira

6,4678

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6293

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4562

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,6351

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7551

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5088

KRW

South Korean won

1 305,51

ZAR

South African rand

16,3590

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,7943

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4353

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

15 591,42

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6125

PHP

Philippine peso

56,829

RUB

Russian rouble

70,9456

THB

Thai baht

33,434

BRL

Brazilian real

4,5467

MXN

Mexican peso

21,1647

INR

Indian rupee

78,6960

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

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Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2019/C 350/02)

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

On page 64, after the Explanatory note to CN subheading ‘1008 60 00’ Triticale, the following text is inserted:

| ‘1008 90 00 | Other cereals

  This subheading includes amaranth (a so-called pseudo-cereal), which is a seed (grain) of a non-grass. Its use and nutritional composition is comparable to those of cereals.’ |
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‘1008 90 00

Other cereals

This subheading includes amaranth (a so-called pseudo-cereal), which is a seed (grain) of a non-grass. Its use and nutritional composition is comparable to those of cereals.’

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(1)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

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(2)  OJ C 119, 29.3.2019, p. 1.

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Annual Report 2018

(2019/C 350/03)

On 14 May 2019, the European Ombudsman presented her Annual Report for the year 2018 to the President of the European Parliament.

The Annual Report is available on the European Ombudsman’s website in all 24 official languages at: http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/activities/annualreports.faces

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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 M.9543 — Diamond Transmission Corporation/InfraRed Capital Partners/Chubu/Walney JV) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 350/04)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Diamond Transmission Corporation Limited (‘DTC’, United Kingdom), controlled by Mitsubishi Corporation (‘MC’, Japan), |
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Diamond Transmission Corporation Limited (‘DTC’, United Kingdom), controlled by Mitsubishi Corporation (‘MC’, Japan),

| — | InfraRed Capital Partners Limited (‘IRCP’, United Kingdom), controlled by InfraRed Capital Partners (Management) LLP (United Kingdom), |
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InfraRed Capital Partners Limited (‘IRCP’, United Kingdom), controlled by InfraRed Capital Partners (Management) LLP (United Kingdom),

| — | Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc (‘Chubu’, Japan), |
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Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc (‘Chubu’, Japan),

| — | Diamond Transmission Partners Walney Extension (Holdings) Limited (‘Target’, United Kingdom). |
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Diamond Transmission Partners Walney Extension (Holdings) Limited (‘Target’, United Kingdom).

DTC, IRCP and Chubu acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the Target.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

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| — | for DTC: a holding company that integrates MC’s investment activities in the electricity transmission sector, |
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for DTC: a holding company that integrates MC’s investment activities in the electricity transmission sector,

| — | for IRCP: an infrastructure investment management company active in financial advice and managing investments on behalf of investment funds, |
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for IRCP: an infrastructure investment management company active in financial advice and managing investments on behalf of investment funds,

| — | for Chubu: a multi-energy services group based in the Chubu region in Japan, with activities related to electric utility and related enterprises, gas supply and thermal storage brokerage, on-site energy businesses, overseas consulting and investment, real estate management services and IT services, |
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for Chubu: a multi-energy services group based in the Chubu region in Japan, with activities related to electric utility and related enterprises, gas supply and thermal storage brokerage, on-site energy businesses, overseas consulting and investment, real estate management services and IT services,

| — | for the Target: ownership and operation of the transmission network for the Walney Extension offshore windfarm in the United Kingdom. |
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for the Target: ownership and operation of the transmission network for the Walney Extension offshore windfarm in the United Kingdom.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the 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 the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9543 — Diamond Transmission Corporation/InfraRed Capital Partners/Chubu/Walney JV

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

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

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9562 — Alight Solutions/NGA Human Resources)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 350/05)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Tempo Holding Company LLC (‘Alight Solutions’, United States), which is a controlled portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc. (‘Blackstone’, United States), |
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Tempo Holding Company LLC (‘Alight Solutions’, United States), which is a controlled portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc. (‘Blackstone’, United States),

| — | NGA Human Resources (‘NGA’, United Kingdom). |
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NGA Human Resources (‘NGA’, United Kingdom).

Alight Solutions acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation indirect sole control of the whole of NGA.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

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| — | for Blackstone: asset management, |
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for Blackstone: asset management,

| — | for Alight Solutions: provider of cloud-based human resources (‘HR’) management systems, |
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for Alight Solutions: provider of cloud-based human resources (‘HR’) management systems,

| — | for NGA: provider of integrated software, outsourcing and IT technology solutions and services for payroll and HR management. |
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for NGA: provider of integrated software, outsourcing and IT technology solutions and services for payroll and HR management.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the 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 the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9562 — Alight Solutions/NGA Human Resources

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

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

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9474 — Faurecia/Michelin/Symbio/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 350/06)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Faurecia Exhaust International (France), fully owned by Faurecia SE (‘Faurecia’, France), which is solely controlled by Peugeot SA (France), the ultimate parent company of the PSA group (‘PSA’), |
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Faurecia Exhaust International (France), fully owned by Faurecia SE (‘Faurecia’, France), which is solely controlled by Peugeot SA (France), the ultimate parent company of the PSA group (‘PSA’),

| — | Spika (France), fully owned subsidiary of Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin (France), the holding company of the Michelin group (‘Michelin’), |
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Spika (France), fully owned subsidiary of Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin (France), the holding company of the Michelin group (‘Michelin’),

| — | Symbio, (‘Symbio’ or the ‘JV’, France), of which Michelin (through Spika) currently holds 100 % of the share capital and voting rights. |
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Symbio, (‘Symbio’ or the ‘JV’, France), of which Michelin (through Spika) currently holds 100 % of the share capital and voting rights.

Faurecia and Michelin acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Symbio.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | Faurecia manufactures and supplies automotive equipment, including (i) automotive seating, (ii) interior systems, (iii) emissions control technologies and (iv) in-vehicle infotainment and connectivity services. It is solely controlled by Peugeot SA, which is active globally in the manufacturing and supply of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and automotive components for motor vehicles, |
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Faurecia manufactures and supplies automotive equipment, including (i) automotive seating, (ii) interior systems, (iii) emissions control technologies and (iv) in-vehicle infotainment and connectivity services. It is solely controlled by Peugeot SA, which is active globally in the manufacturing and supply of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and automotive components for motor vehicles,

| — | Michelin is a global manufacturer and supplier of tyres for automotive and other industries, |
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Michelin is a global manufacturer and supplier of tyres for automotive and other industries,

| — | Symbio assembles and supplies hydrogen fuel cell systems for the automotive sector. It is currently controlled by Michelin. |
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Symbio assembles and supplies hydrogen fuel cell systems for the automotive sector. It is currently controlled by Michelin.

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.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9474 — Faurecia/Michelin/Symbio/JV

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

| Postal address: |
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| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Postal 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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