# Official Journal C 103/29 A

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4929 April 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 103

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4929 April 2006

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2006/C 103/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2006/C 103/2 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2006/C 103/3 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| 2006/C 103/4 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 5 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment | 17 |
| 2006/C 103/5 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 23 |
| 2006/C 103/6 | Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (
  1
  ) | 25 |
| 2006/C 103/7 | Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (
  1
  ) | 26 |
| 2006/C 103/8 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4210 — Agravis/Baywa/Dr. Gräub) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 27 |
| 2006/C 103/9 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4206 — Veolia-BCP/SNCM) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 28 |
| 2006/C 103/0 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4216 — CVC/Bocchi/De Weide Blik) (
  1
  ) | 29 |
| 2006/C 103/1 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3596 — ThyssenKrupp/Howaldswerke-Deutsche Werft) (
  1
  ) | 30 |
| 2006/C 103/2 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4049 — Novartis/Chiron) (
  1
  ) | 30 |
| 2006/C 103/3 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4020 — Wingas/ZGHG/JV) (
  1
  ) | 31 |
| 2006/C 103/4 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4089 — Gilde/Heiploeg) (
  1
  ) | 31 |
| 2006/C 103/5 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4158 — Towerbrook Investors/GSE) (
  1
  ) | 32 |
| 2006/C 103/6 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4169 — Virgin/CPW/JV) (
  1
  ) | 32 |
| 2006/C 103/7 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4083 — ABN AMRO Capital France/L Capital/Sanutri) (
  1
  ) | 33 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2006/C 103/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2006/C 103/2

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
  1
  )

1

2

2006/C 103/3

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  )

1

10

2006/C 103/4

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 5 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment

17

2006/C 103/5

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

23

2006/C 103/6

Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (
  1
  )

1

25

2006/C 103/7

Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (
  1
  )

1

26

2006/C 103/8

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4210 — Agravis/Baywa/Dr. Gräub) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

27

2006/C 103/9

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4206 — Veolia-BCP/SNCM) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

28

2006/C 103/0

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4216 — CVC/Bocchi/De Weide Blik) (
  1
  )

1

29

2006/C 103/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3596 — ThyssenKrupp/Howaldswerke-Deutsche Werft) (
  1
  )

1

30

2006/C 103/2

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4049 — Novartis/Chiron) (
  1
  )

1

30

2006/C 103/3

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4020 — Wingas/ZGHG/JV) (
  1
  )

1

31

2006/C 103/4

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4089 — Gilde/Heiploeg) (
  1
  )

1

31

2006/C 103/5

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4158 — Towerbrook Investors/GSE) (
  1
  )

1

32

2006/C 103/6

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4169 — Virgin/CPW/JV) (
  1
  )

1

32

2006/C 103/7

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4083 — ABN AMRO Capital France/L Capital/Sanutri) (
  1
  )

1

33

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I Information

Commission

| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/1 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

28 April 2006

(2006/C 103/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2537 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 143,29 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4608 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,6942 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,297 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5713 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 93,81 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,757 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,576 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,42 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 264,08 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6961 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8747 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,475 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,61 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 37,395 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,66 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6599 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4097 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,7204 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9818 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9853 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 182,49 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 7,6811 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,0503 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2901 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 041,34 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,544 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 64,939 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,194 |
| THB | Thai baht | 47,045 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2537

JPY

Japanese yen

143,29

DKK

Danish krone

7,4608

GBP

Pound sterling

0,6942

SEK

Swedish krona

9,297

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5713

ISK

Iceland króna

93,81

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,757

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,576

CZK

Czech koruna

28,42

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

264,08

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6961

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8747

RON

Romanian leu

3,475

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,61

SKK

Slovak koruna

37,395

TRY

Turkish lira

1,66

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6599

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4097

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,7204

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9818

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9853

KRW

South Korean won

1 182,49

ZAR

South African rand

7,6811

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,0503

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2901

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 041,34

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,544

PHP

Philippine peso

64,939

RUB

Russian rouble

34,194

THB

Thai baht

47,045

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/2 |
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29.4.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 103/2

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid

(2006/C 103/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XT 5/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | North West |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Rolls Royce PLC |
| Legal basis | Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 s 5 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | GBP 601 335,50 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | From 31.3.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.3.2006 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | No |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other manufacturing (Aerospace) | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  North West Development Agency (NWDA) (c/o Jayant Mehta) |
| Address:





  PO Box 37 |
| Renaissance House |
| Centre Park |
| Warrington WA1 1XB |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XT 5/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

North West

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Rolls Royce PLC

Legal basis

Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 s 5

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

GBP 601 335,50

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

From 31.3.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.3.2006

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

No

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other manufacturing (Aerospace)

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

North West Development Agency (NWDA) (c/o Jayant Mehta)

Address:

PO Box 37

Renaissance House

Centre Park

Warrington WA1 1XB

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 16/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | West Midlands, England |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | North Staffs Workforce Development Project |
| Legal basis | Employment Act 1973 Section 2(1) and 2(2) as substantiated by Section 25 of the Employment and Training Act 1998 and the Industrial Development 1982, Section 11
  Section 5 & 6 Regional Development Agencies Act 1998, Greater London Authority Act 1999 & Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
  Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, Section 87 3(c) of the Treaty of Rome
  LSC Act 2000 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | GBP 2,2 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | From 1.3.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until Dec 2006 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | No |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Government Office for the West Midlands |
| Address:





  5 St Philip's Place |
| Colmore Row |
| Birmingham B3 2PW |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XT 16/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

West Midlands, England

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

North Staffs Workforce Development Project

Legal basis

Employment Act 1973 Section 2(1) and 2(2) as substantiated by Section 25 of the Employment and Training Act 1998 and the Industrial Development 1982, Section 11

Section 5 & 6 Regional Development Agencies Act 1998, Greater London Authority Act 1999 & Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, Section 87 3(c) of the Treaty of Rome

LSC Act 2000

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

GBP 2,2 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

From 1.3.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until Dec 2006

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

No

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Government Office for the West Midlands

Address:

5 St Philip's Place

Colmore Row

Birmingham B3 2PW

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 17/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | South East |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Hastings Community Development Trust ‘SKILLS2BUILD’ |
| Legal basis | Regional Development Agency Act 1998 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | GBP 84 407 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | From 1.4.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.3.2007 |
| Objective of aid | General training | |
| Specific training | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| — | Other services |

Aid No

XT 17/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

South East

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Hastings Community Development Trust ‘SKILLS2BUILD’

Legal basis

Regional Development Agency Act 1998

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

GBP 84 407

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

From 1.4.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.3.2007

Objective of aid

General training

Specific training

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

—

Other services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Government Office for the South East

Address:

| Bridge House |
| --- |
| 1 Walnut tree Close |
| Guildford Surrey GU1 4GA |
| United Kingdom |

Bridge House

1 Walnut tree Close

Guildford Surrey GU1 4GA

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 25/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Scotland |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Communities Scotland Voluntary Sector Learning Opportunities Support Scheme |
| Legal basis | Section 126 of the Housing, Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | GBP 500 000 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 31.3.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.3.2007 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Communities Scotland |
| Address:





  Thistle House |
| 91 Haymarket Terrace |
| Edinburgh EH12 5HE |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XT 25/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Scotland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Communities Scotland Voluntary Sector Learning Opportunities Support Scheme

Legal basis

Section 126 of the Housing, Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

GBP 500 000

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

31.3.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.3.2007

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Communities Scotland

Address:

Thistle House

91 Haymarket Terrace

Edinburgh EH12 5HE

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 27/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | North East of England |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Accelerate Programme Scheme — Phase 2
  North East of England |
| Legal basis | Regional Development Act 1998 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | GBP 9 852 359 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | From 30.3.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | No |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| – | All manufacturing |

Aid No

XT 27/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

North East of England

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Accelerate Programme Scheme — Phase 2

North East of England

Legal basis

Regional Development Act 1998

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

GBP 9 852 359

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

From 30.3.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

No

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

–

All manufacturing

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

OneNorthEast

Address:

| Stella House |
| --- |
| Newburn Riverside |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8NY |
| United Kingdom |

Stella House

Newburn Riverside

Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 34/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | North West |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Cheshire Rural Recovery Programme |
| Legal basis | Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | GBP 0.5 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | From 1.5.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Cheshire Rural Recovery Programme |
| Address:





  Reaseheath College |
| The Phillip Leverhulme Centre |
| Reaseheath |
| Nantwich CW5 6DF |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XT 34/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

North West

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Cheshire Rural Recovery Programme

Legal basis

Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

GBP 0.5 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

From 1.5.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Cheshire Rural Recovery Programme

Address:

Reaseheath College

The Phillip Leverhulme Centre

Reaseheath

Nantwich CW5 6DF

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 36/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | West Wales & The Valleys Objective 1 Region |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Remploy — Adaptive Learning For The Disabled |
| Legal basis | Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2000
  The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Regulations 2000 (No/906/2000).
  The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Designation 2000 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | GBP 495 476 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | From 1.9.2005. |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006.


  NB As noted above, the grant was committed prior to 31 December 2006. Payments against this commitment will, potentially (in line with N+2), continue until 31 August 2007 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  National assembly For Wales |
| Address:





  C/o Welsh European Funding Office |
| Cwm Cynon Business Park |
| Mountain Ash CF45 4ER |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XT 36/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

West Wales & The Valleys Objective 1 Region

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Remploy — Adaptive Learning For The Disabled

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2000

The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Regulations 2000 (No/906/2000).

The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Designation 2000

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

GBP 495 476

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

From 1.9.2005.

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006.

NB As noted above, the grant was committed prior to 31 December 2006. Payments against this commitment will, potentially (in line with N+2), continue until 31 August 2007

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

National assembly For Wales

Address:

C/o Welsh European Funding Office

Cwm Cynon Business Park

Mountain Ash CF45 4ER

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 40/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | England |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Employer Training Pilot
  (Train2gain) |
| Legal basis | Employment Act 1973, Section 2(1) and 2(2) as substantiated by Section 25 of the Employment and Training Act 1998 and the Industrial Development Act 1982, Section 11, Industrial Development Act, 1982, Section 7. Learning and Skills Council Act 2000 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | GBP 9 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 23.6.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12..2006 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | No |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Learning and Skills Council |
| Address:





  Contact Peter Harrison |
| Cheylesmore House |
| Quinton Road |
| Coventry, CV1 2WT |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XT 40/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

England

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Employer Training Pilot

(Train2gain)

Legal basis

Employment Act 1973, Section 2(1) and 2(2) as substantiated by Section 25 of the Employment and Training Act 1998 and the Industrial Development Act 1982, Section 11, Industrial Development Act, 1982, Section 7. Learning and Skills Council Act 2000

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

GBP 9 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

23.6.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12..2006

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

No

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Learning and Skills Council

Address:

Contact Peter Harrison

Cheylesmore House

Quinton Road

Coventry, CV1 2WT

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 43/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | South West |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | North Cornwall Credit Union |
| Legal basis | Section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1993 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | GBP 10 800 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | From 7.6.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Financial services | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Government Office for the South West |
| Address:





  Castle House |
| Pydar Street |
| Truro |
| Cornwall TR1 2UJ |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XT 43/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

South West

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

North Cornwall Credit Union

Legal basis

Section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1993

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

GBP 10 800

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

From 7.6.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Financial services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Government Office for the South West

Address:

Castle House

Pydar Street

Truro

Cornwall TR1 2UJ

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 64/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid Regional Economic Development Plan | Incentives for SMEs to adopt industrial policy measures in support of competitive development projects |
| Legal basis | LR 4.3.2005, n 4, Capo I
  DPReg 0316/Pres. dd. 16.9.2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,5 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 5.10.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2007 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Function-specific training | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | No |
| Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| – | Agriculture |

Aid No

XT 64/05

Member State

Italy

Region

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid Regional Economic Development Plan

Incentives for SMEs to adopt industrial policy measures in support of competitive development projects

Legal basis

LR 4.3.2005, n 4, Capo I

DPReg 0316/Pres. dd. 16.9.2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,5 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

5.10.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2007

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Function-specific training

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

No

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

–

Agriculture

Yes

| – | Fisheries and aquaculture |
| --- | --- |

–

Fisheries and aquaculture

Yes

| – | Coalmining |
| --- | --- |

–

Coalmining

No

Other manufacturing

Yes

| – | All services |
| --- | --- |

–

All services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Direzione Centrale attività produttive

Servizio politiche economiche e marketing territoriale

Address:

| Via Uccellis, 12/F |
| --- |
| I-33100 Udine |
| Telefono (39-043) 255 59 71 |
| Fax (39-043) 255 59 52 |
| e-mail: politiche.economiche@regione.fvg.it |

Via Uccellis, 12/F

I-33100 Udine

Telefono (39-043) 255 59 71

Fax (39-043) 255 59 52

e-mail: politiche.economiche@regione.fvg.it

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 67/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Autonomous Province of Trento |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Financing of employee training activities under Article 6(4) of Law No 53 of 8 March 2000. Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Decree No 349/V/2004 of 17 December 2004 (2005). |
| Legal basis | Deliberazione della Giunta Provinciale n. 2181 di data 14.10.2005, pubblicata sul Bollettino della Regione Trentino Alto Adige del 25.10.2005 n. 43. |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount 2005 | EUR 153 470,58 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | From 25.10.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2005 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Provincia Autonoma di Trento
  Dipartimento Politiche Sociali e del Lavoro
  Ufficio Fondo Sociale Europeo |
| Address:





  via Giusti, 40 |
| I-38100 Trento |

Aid No

XT 67/05

Member State

Italy

Region

Autonomous Province of Trento

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Financing of employee training activities under Article 6(4) of Law No 53 of 8 March 2000. Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Decree No 349/V/2004 of 17 December 2004 (2005).

Legal basis

Deliberazione della Giunta Provinciale n. 2181 di data 14.10.2005, pubblicata sul Bollettino della Regione Trentino Alto Adige del 25.10.2005 n. 43.

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount 2005

EUR 153 470,58

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

From 25.10.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2005

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Provincia Autonoma di Trento

Dipartimento Politiche Sociali e del Lavoro

Ufficio Fondo Sociale Europeo

Address:

via Giusti, 40

I-38100 Trento

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, if the amount of aid granted to one enterprise for a single training project exceeds EUR 1m

Yes

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29.4.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 103/10

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2006/C 103/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XS 5/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Slovak Republic |
| Region | Bratislava autonomous region. Within the region only the territory of three districts (Malacky, Pezinok and Senec) and the territory of five boroughs of the Slovak capital, Bratislava (Vajnory, Záhorská Bystrica, Jarovce, Rusovce and Čunovo). According to the regional state aid map for the Slovak Republic, the assisted area falls under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty. |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | State aid scheme for the development of tourism under SPD 2 (state aid scheme) — Appendix 1 |
| Legal basis | Zákon NR SR č. 503/2001 Z. z. o podpore regionálneho rozvoja.
  Jednotný programový dokument NUTS II Bratislava cieľ 2 na obdobie rokov 2004 – 2006.
  Nariadenie Komisie (ES) č. 70/2001 z 12. januára 2001 o použití článkov 87 a 88 Zmluvy o založení ES na štátnu pomoc malým a stredným podnikom, publikované v Úradnom vestníku Európskeho spoločenstva (Ú. v. ES L 10, 13.1.2001) v znení nariadenia Komisie (ES) č. 364/2004 z 25. februára 2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount 2004
  Note: the amount not utilised in 2004 is included in the amount for 2005
  Annual overall amount 2005: EUR 7,05 million
  Annual overall amount 2006: EUR 3,643 million
  Total for 2004 — 2006: EUR 10,693 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes
  For investment projects: 30 % gross (which represents 20 % net + 10 percentage points gross as a bonus for SMEs) of total eligible expenditure;
  For first-time participation in a trade fair, exhibition or trade mission and for advisory and consulting services received: 50 % of total eligible expenditure |
| Date of implementation | 27.5.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs, except for ore-mining, coal-mining, steel manufacture, shipbuilding, manufacture of synthetic fibres, healthcare and transport, and the scheme is inapplicable in accordance with Article 1(2)(a), (b) and (c) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001. | Yes |
| Restricted to specific sector: Tourism | Yes |
| Other services
  Advisory and consulting;
  First-time participation in a trade fair, exhibition or trade mission | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  The Ministry of Construction and Regional Development SR |
| Address:





  Prievozská 2/B |
| SK-825 25 Bratislava 26 |

Aid No

XS 5/05

Member State

Slovak Republic

Region

Bratislava autonomous region. Within the region only the territory of three districts (Malacky, Pezinok and Senec) and the territory of five boroughs of the Slovak capital, Bratislava (Vajnory, Záhorská Bystrica, Jarovce, Rusovce and Čunovo). According to the regional state aid map for the Slovak Republic, the assisted area falls under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty.

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

State aid scheme for the development of tourism under SPD 2 (state aid scheme) — Appendix 1

Legal basis

Zákon NR SR č. 503/2001 Z. z. o podpore regionálneho rozvoja.

Jednotný programový dokument NUTS II Bratislava cieľ 2 na obdobie rokov 2004 – 2006.

Nariadenie Komisie (ES) č. 70/2001 z 12. januára 2001 o použití článkov 87 a 88 Zmluvy o založení ES na štátnu pomoc malým a stredným podnikom, publikované v Úradnom vestníku Európskeho spoločenstva (Ú. v. ES L 10, 13.1.2001) v znení nariadenia Komisie (ES) č. 364/2004 z 25. februára 2004

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount 2004

Note: the amount not utilised in 2004 is included in the amount for 2005

Annual overall amount 2005: EUR 7,05 million

Annual overall amount 2006: EUR 3,643 million

Total for 2004 — 2006: EUR 10,693 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

For investment projects: 30 % gross (which represents 20 % net + 10 percentage points gross as a bonus for SMEs) of total eligible expenditure;

For first-time participation in a trade fair, exhibition or trade mission and for advisory and consulting services received: 50 % of total eligible expenditure

Date of implementation

27.5.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs, except for ore-mining, coal-mining, steel manufacture, shipbuilding, manufacture of synthetic fibres, healthcare and transport, and the scheme is inapplicable in accordance with Article 1(2)(a), (b) and (c) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001.

Yes

Restricted to specific sector: Tourism

Yes

Other services

Advisory and consulting;

First-time participation in a trade fair, exhibition or trade mission

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

The Ministry of Construction and Regional Development SR

Address:

Prievozská 2/B

SK-825 25 Bratislava 26

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 34/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Measure 1.3, financial engineering services
  Submeasure B), fund for participating loans |
| Legal basis | Documento Unico di Programmazione per gli interventi strutturali comunitari a titolo dell'Obiettivo 2 nella Regione Liguria approvato con decisione della Commissione europea n. C(2004) 4369 del 5.11.2004, di modifica della decisione C(2001) 2044 del 7.9.2001.
  Complemento di Programmazione del DOCUP Obiettivo 2 Liguria (2000-2006) approvato con deliberazione della Giunta regionale n. 1351 del 23.11.2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 2,681 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 8 January 2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30 November 2008 (in the event that the Regulation is amended after 31 December 2006, this measure will likewise be amended if necessary in order to bring it into line with the new rules) |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Ligurcapital S.p.A. (managing company acting on the instructions of the Region of Liguria) |
| Address:





  Via Peschiera 16 |
| I-Genova |

Aid No

XS 34/05

Member State

Italy

Region

Liguria

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Measure 1.3, financial engineering services

Submeasure B), fund for participating loans

Legal basis

Documento Unico di Programmazione per gli interventi strutturali comunitari a titolo dell'Obiettivo 2 nella Regione Liguria approvato con decisione della Commissione europea n. C(2004) 4369 del 5.11.2004, di modifica della decisione C(2001) 2044 del 7.9.2001.

Complemento di Programmazione del DOCUP Obiettivo 2 Liguria (2000-2006) approvato con deliberazione della Giunta regionale n. 1351 del 23.11.2004

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 2,681 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

8 January 2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30 November 2008 (in the event that the Regulation is amended after 31 December 2006, this measure will likewise be amended if necessary in order to bring it into line with the new rules)

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Ligurcapital S.p.A. (managing company acting on the instructions of the Region of Liguria)

Address:

Via Peschiera 16

I-Genova

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 58/04 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Aid to SMEs for access to services and tangible and intangible investments concerning the exchange of technical and commercial information in enterprises and on international markets |
| Legal basis | DOCUP Ob. 2 (2000/2006): Misura 2.5.az.b).
  Bando aree Ob. 2: DGR n. 989/2004 + DGR n. 1662/2004
  Bando aree ST: DGR n. 990/2004 + DGR n. 1663/2004
  Pubblicazione su BUR n. 58 dell'11 giugno 2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Total for Obj. 2 areas | EUR 2,366 million |
| Total for transitional support areas | EUR 1,452 million |
| Individual aid | | |
| | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 11.6.2004 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2005 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Regione Veneto
  Giunta regionale |
| Address:





  Palazzo Balbi |
| Dorsoduro 3901 |
| I–30123 Venezia |

Aid No

XS 58/04

Member State

Italy

Region

Veneto

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Aid to SMEs for access to services and tangible and intangible investments concerning the exchange of technical and commercial information in enterprises and on international markets

Legal basis

DOCUP Ob. 2 (2000/2006): Misura 2.5.az.b).

Bando aree Ob. 2: DGR n. 989/2004 + DGR n. 1662/2004

Bando aree ST: DGR n. 990/2004 + DGR n. 1663/2004

Pubblicazione su BUR n. 58 dell'11 giugno 2004

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Total for Obj. 2 areas

EUR 2,366 million

Total for transitional support areas

EUR 1,452 million

Individual aid

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

11.6.2004

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2005

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Regione Veneto

Giunta regionale

Address:

Palazzo Balbi

Dorsoduro 3901

I–30123 Venezia

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 121/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Regulation establishing criteria and mechanisms for measures to optimise biotechnology research in freshwater aquaculture |
| Legal basis | legge 21 maggio 1998, n. 164 concernente misure in materia di pesca e di acquacoltura.
  legge regionale 20 agosto 2003, n. 14 «assestamento del bilancio 2003 e del bilancio pluriennale per gli anni 2003-2005 ai sensi dell'articolo 18 della legge regionale 16 aprile 1999, n. 7» |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,125 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 5a of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 30 July 2004 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31 December 2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| – | Fisheries and aquaculture |

Aid No

XS 121/05

Member State

Italy

Region

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Regulation establishing criteria and mechanisms for measures to optimise biotechnology research in freshwater aquaculture

Legal basis

legge 21 maggio 1998, n. 164 concernente misure in materia di pesca e di acquacoltura.

legge regionale 20 agosto 2003, n. 14 «assestamento del bilancio 2003 e del bilancio pluriennale per gli anni 2003-2005 ai sensi dell'articolo 18 della legge regionale 16 aprile 1999, n. 7»

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,125 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 5a of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

30 July 2004

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31 December 2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

–

Fisheries and aquaculture

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Direzione centrale risorse agricole, naturali, forestali e montagna

Servizio pesca e acquacoltura

Address:

| via Caccia, 17 |
| --- |
| I-33100 Udine |
| Email: dir.agrifor@regione.fvg.it |

via Caccia, 17

I-33100 Udine

Email: dir.agrifor@regione.fvg.it

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

Other information

Article 9a(2) of the Regulation provides that aid schemes implemented before the date of entry into force of the Regulation and aid granted in the absence of a Commission authorisation are to be compatible with the common market within the meaning of Article 87(3) of the Treaty if they fulfil the conditions laid down in the Regulation, except the requirement in Article 3(1) that express reference be made to the Regulation

| Aid No | XS 133/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Austria and Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | CIR-CE = Co-operation in Innovation and Research with Central and Eastern Europe |
| Legal basis | Sonderrichtlinien CIR-CE = Co-operation in Innovation and Research with Central and Eastern Europe, auf der Grundlage der ‘Allgemeinen Rahmenrichtlinien für die Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesmitteln’ (ARR 2004) des Bundesministeriums für Finanzen, BGBl. II, 51/2004, vom 26. Jänner 2004. |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 3,2 million (1) |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | EUR 0,1 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | December 2005 |
| Duration of the scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit
  Abtlg. für Internat. Technologie- und Innovationsangelegenheiten |
| Address:





  Stubenring 1 |
| A-1010 Vienna |

Aid No

XS 133/05

Member State

Austria

Region

Austria and Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

CIR-CE = Co-operation in Innovation and Research with Central and Eastern Europe

Legal basis

Sonderrichtlinien CIR-CE = Co-operation in Innovation and Research with Central and Eastern Europe, auf der Grundlage der ‘Allgemeinen Rahmenrichtlinien für die Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesmitteln’ (ARR 2004) des Bundesministeriums für Finanzen, BGBl. II, 51/2004, vom 26. Jänner 2004.

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 3,2 million (1)

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 0,1 million

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

December 2005

Duration of the scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit

Abtlg. für Internat. Technologie- und Innovationsangelegenheiten

Address:

Stubenring 1

A-1010 Vienna

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 144/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Carinthia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Directive on Investments by dynamic firms |
| Legal basis | Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1993 idgF |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 2,5 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 28.7.2005 |
| Duration of the scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds |
| Address:





  Heuplatz 2 |
| A-9020 Klagenfurt |

Aid No

XS 144/05

Member State

Austria

Region

Carinthia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Directive on Investments by dynamic firms

Legal basis

Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1993 idgF

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 2,5 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

28.7.2005

Duration of the scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds

Address:

Heuplatz 2

A-9020 Klagenfurt

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 145/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Promotion of youth enterprise: contributions towards self-employed enterprise |
| Legal basis | Legge regionale n. 15/2002 Art. 42
  Deliberazione di Giunta Regionale n. 2500 del 30.12.2004 — Burc n. 7 del 31.1.2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 6 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 16 June 2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31 December 2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Regione Campania
  Assessorato alle attività produttive
  Area generale di coordinamento sviluppo attività settore secondario — settore sviluppo e promozione delle attività industriali e fonti energetiche
  Dott. Giuseppe Gramanzini |
| Address:





  Centro Direzionale Isola A6 |
| I-Napoli |
| Tel: (081) 796 68 09 |
| fax: (081) 796 60 33 |
| Age12@regione.campania.it |

Aid No

XS 145/05

Member State

Italy

Region

Campania

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Promotion of youth enterprise: contributions towards self-employed enterprise

Legal basis

Legge regionale n. 15/2002 Art. 42

Deliberazione di Giunta Regionale n. 2500 del 30.12.2004 — Burc n. 7 del 31.1.2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 6 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

16 June 2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31 December 2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Regione Campania

Assessorato alle attività produttive

Area generale di coordinamento sviluppo attività settore secondario — settore sviluppo e promozione delle attività industriali e fonti energetiche

Dott. Giuseppe Gramanzini

Address:

Centro Direzionale Isola A6

I-Napoli

Tel: (081) 796 68 09

fax: (081) 796 60 33

Age12@regione.campania.it

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 153/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Regional Economic Development Plan: measure A.1, support for innovation and internationalisation of SMEs |
| Legal basis | Delibera C.R. n. 64 del 22.6.2004
  Decreto n. 3577 del 20.6.2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 25 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 1 September 2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31 December 2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | |
| Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other manufacturing | Yes |
| Other services | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Regione Toscana |
| Address:





  Via di Novoli, 26 |
| I-50127 Firenze |

Aid No

XS 153/05

Member State

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Regional Economic Development Plan: measure A.1, support for innovation and internationalisation of SMEs

Legal basis

Delibera C.R. n. 64 del 22.6.2004

Decreto n. 3577 del 20.6.2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 25 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

1 September 2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31 December 2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other manufacturing

Yes

Other services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Regione Toscana

Address:

Via di Novoli, 26

I-50127 Firenze

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

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(1)  Maximum annual volume for the whole aid scheme.

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 5 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment

(2006/C 103/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XE 4/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Saxony |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Directive of the Saxony State Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour on the promotion of projects part-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF rules for 2005),
  and specifically ‘Skills and work for long-term unemployed over the age of 25 (QAL-25)’ |
| Legal basis | Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1260/1999
  Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1784/1999
  Operationelles Programm zur Strukturfondsförderung des Freistaates Sachsen 2000 — 2006 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Annual overall amount | EUR 5 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 1.6.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Art. 4: Creation of employment | |
| Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers | Yes |
| Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers | |
| Economic sectors concerned | — | All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid |

Aid No

XE 4/05

Member State

Germany

Region

Saxony

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Directive of the Saxony State Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour on the promotion of projects part-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF rules for 2005),

and specifically ‘Skills and work for long-term unemployed over the age of 25 (QAL-25)’

Legal basis

Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1260/1999

Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1784/1999

Operationelles Programm zur Strukturfondsförderung des Freistaates Sachsen 2000 — 2006

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Annual overall amount

EUR 5 million

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

1.6.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Art. 4: Creation of employment

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

Yes

Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

Economic sectors concerned

—

All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Sächsische Aufbaubank-Förderbank

Address:

| Pirnaische Straße 9 |
| --- |
| D-01069 Dresden |

Pirnaische Straße 9

D-01069 Dresden

Other information

The scheme is part-financed by the European Social Fund.

Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission

In conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XE 9/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Czech Republic |
| Region | Czech Republic |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Programme to support the renewal or technical upgrading of the physical working environment so as to facilitate the employment of disabled persons |
| Legal basis | Zákon č. 435/2004 Sb., o zaměstnanosti, Program schválen usnesením vlády č. 341 ze dne 23. 3. 2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Annual overall amount | EUR 3 672 million (Czech National Bank rate 29.915) |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 1.4.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Art. 4: Creation of employment | No |
| Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers | No |
| Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | — | All Community sectors (2) eligible for employment aid |

Aid No

XE 9/05

Member State

Czech Republic

Region

Czech Republic

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Programme to support the renewal or technical upgrading of the physical working environment so as to facilitate the employment of disabled persons

Legal basis

Zákon č. 435/2004 Sb., o zaměstnanosti, Program schválen usnesením vlády č. 341 ze dne 23. 3. 2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Annual overall amount

EUR 3 672 million (Czech National Bank rate 29.915)

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

1.4.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Art. 4: Creation of employment

No

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

No

Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

—

All Community sectors (2) eligible for employment aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí ČR

Address:

| Na Poříčním právu 1 |
| --- |
| CZ-Praha 2 128 01 |

Na Poříčním právu 1

CZ-Praha 2 128 01

Other information

If co-financed by Community funds, please add:

The aid scheme is co-financed under (reference)

Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission

In conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XE 10/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Guidelines on awarding grants for the employment of innovation assistants in Saxony-Anhalt (promoting innovation assistants) |
| Legal basis | Richtlinie über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Beschäftigung von Innovationsassistenten im Land Sachsen-Anhalt (Innovationsassistentenförderung) |
| Annual expenditure planned or overfall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Annual overall amount | EUR 1,5 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 4.4.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2007 |
| Objective of aid | Art. 4: Creation of employment | Yes |
| Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers | |
| Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All EU economic sectors (3) in which employment aid may be granted except for the following:






  — | agriculture, forestry and fisheries |

Aid No

XE 10/05

Member State

Germany

Region

Saxony-Anhalt

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Guidelines on awarding grants for the employment of innovation assistants in Saxony-Anhalt (promoting innovation assistants)

Legal basis

Richtlinie über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Beschäftigung von Innovationsassistenten im Land Sachsen-Anhalt (Innovationsassistentenförderung)

Annual expenditure planned or overfall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Annual overall amount

EUR 1,5 million

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

4.4.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2007

Objective of aid

Art. 4: Creation of employment

Yes

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

Economic sectors concerned

All EU economic sectors (3) in which employment aid may be granted except for the following:

—

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

| — | mining, quarrying for sand, gravel, clay or stone and similar branches of primary production; |
| --- | --- |

—

mining, quarrying for sand, gravel, clay or stone and similar branches of primary production;

| — | energy and water supply, except for power stations and water supply facilities which predominantly serve a company's own needs; |
| --- | --- |

—

energy and water supply, except for power stations and water supply facilities which predominantly serve a company's own needs;

| — | construction industry |
| --- | --- |

—

construction industry

| — | retail trade, except for mailorder sales; |
| --- | --- |

—

retail trade, except for mailorder sales;

| — | transport and warehousing; |
| --- | --- |

—

transport and warehousing;

| — | hospitals, clinics, sanatoriums or similar establishments. |
| --- | --- |

—

hospitals, clinics, sanatoriums or similar establishments.

| — | transport sector |
| --- | --- |

—

transport sector

| — | manufacturing, processing and marketing of agricultural prodicts listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty. |
| --- | --- |

—

manufacturing, processing and marketing of agricultural prodicts listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty.

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt

Address:

| Domplatz 12 |
| --- |
| D-39104 Magdeburg |

Domplatz 12

D-39104 Magdeburg

Other information

The scheme is part-financed with resources from the Joint Task on the Improvement of regional economic structures (GA).

Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission

In conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XE 11/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Title of aid scheme | West Midlands Objective 2 Employer Incentive Scheme |
| Legal basis | Learning and Skills Act 2000
  Employment Act 1973, Section 2(1) and 2(2) substantiated by Section 25 of the Employment and Training Act 1998
  Section 5 and 6 Regional Development Agencies Act 1998
  Section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1993
  Further and Higher Education Act 1992 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme | Annual overall amount | GBP 5 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | From 11.4.2005 |
| Duration of scheme | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Art. 4: Creation of employment | Yes |
| Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers | Yes |
| Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | — | All Community sectors (4) eligible for employment aid |

Aid No

XE 11/05

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

West Midlands

Title of aid scheme

West Midlands Objective 2 Employer Incentive Scheme

Legal basis

Learning and Skills Act 2000

Employment Act 1973, Section 2(1) and 2(2) substantiated by Section 25 of the Employment and Training Act 1998

Section 5 and 6 Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1993

Further and Higher Education Act 1992

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme

Annual overall amount

GBP 5 million

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

From 11.4.2005

Duration of scheme

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Art. 4: Creation of employment

Yes

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

Yes

Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

—

All Community sectors (4) eligible for employment aid

Yes

| — | All manufacturing (4) |
| --- | --- |

—

All manufacturing (4)

Yes

| — | All services (4) |
| --- | --- |

—

All services (4)

Yes

| — | Other |
| --- | --- |

—

Other

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Government Office West Midlands

Address:

| 5 St Phillips Place |
| --- |
| Birmingham B3 2PW |
| United Kingdom |

5 St Phillips Place

Birmingham B3 2PW

United Kingdom

Other information

If the scheme is co-financed by Community funds, please add the following sentence:

The aid scheme is co-financed under (reference)

WM Objective 2 Programme 2000 — 2006 for England and Wales ERDF and ESF. EC Regulations 1260/99, 1783/99 and 1784/99

Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission

In conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XE 18/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Hungary |
| Region | Entire country |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | The ‘Successful Hungary’ Enterprise Development Loan Programme — Job Creation Investment Sub-Programme |
| Legal basis | A Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Rt. Igazgatóságának 79/2005. számú határozata |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | EUR 40 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 1.7.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12. 2006 |
| Objective of aid | Art. 4: Creation of employment | Yes |
| Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers | No |
| Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers | No |
| Economic sectors concerned | — | Any sector eligible for employment assistance (5) |

Aid No

XE 18/05

Member State

Hungary

Region

Entire country

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

The ‘Successful Hungary’ Enterprise Development Loan Programme — Job Creation Investment Sub-Programme

Legal basis

A Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Rt. Igazgatóságának 79/2005. számú határozata

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

EUR 40 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

1.7.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12. 2006

Objective of aid

Art. 4: Creation of employment

Yes

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

No

Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

No

Economic sectors concerned

—

Any sector eligible for employment assistance (5)

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Részvénytársaság

Address:

| Nádor utca 31. |
| --- |
| H-1051 Budapest |
| http://www.mfb.hu |

Nádor utca 31.

H-1051 Budapest

http://www.mfb.hu

Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission

In conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XE 21/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Free State of Saxony |
| Title of aid scheme | Employment of unemployed persons in additional long-term jobs |
| Legal basis | Projektbereich C der Richtlinie des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums für Wirtschaft und Arbeit über die Förderung von aus dem ESF finanzierten Maßnahmen
  §§ 23, 44 der Sächsischen Haushaltsordnung
  Operationelles Programm zur Strukturfondsförderung des Freistaates Sachsen 2000 — 2006
  Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1260/1999
  Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1784/1999 |
| Annual expenditure planned | Annual overall amount | EUR 10,5 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 10.6.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Article 4: creation of employment | Yes |
| Art. 5: recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers | Yes |
| Article 6: employment of disabled workers | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All Community sectors (6) eligible for employment aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Sächsische Aufbaubank — Förderbank |
| Address:





  Pirnaische Straße 9 |
| D-01069 Dresden |

Aid No

XE 21/05

Member State

Germany

Region

Free State of Saxony

Title of aid scheme

Employment of unemployed persons in additional long-term jobs

Legal basis

Projektbereich C der Richtlinie des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums für Wirtschaft und Arbeit über die Förderung von aus dem ESF finanzierten Maßnahmen

§§ 23, 44 der Sächsischen Haushaltsordnung

Operationelles Programm zur Strukturfondsförderung des Freistaates Sachsen 2000 — 2006

Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1260/1999

Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1784/1999

Annual expenditure planned

Annual overall amount

EUR 10,5 million

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

10.6.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Article 4: creation of employment

Yes

Art. 5: recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

Yes

Article 6: employment of disabled workers

Economic sectors concerned

All Community sectors (6) eligible for employment aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Sächsische Aufbaubank — Förderbank

Address:

Pirnaische Straße 9

D-01069 Dresden

Other information

The scheme is part-financed by the European Social Fund.

Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission

In conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation

Yes

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(1)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and of other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

(2)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and of other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

(3)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and of other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

(4)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and of other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

(5)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and of other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

(6)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and of other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 103/23

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2006/C 103/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Germany

Aid No: N 147/2003

Title: R&D project ‘Integration von selbstkonfigurierenden Konstruktionsstandards in CAD-Systeme’, by Kvaerner Warnow Werft GmbH

Objective: Speed-up the design process by standardisation of design elements of the shipbuilding structures and by providing methods for efficient use of these elements in CAD-systems in the form of data and method banks. In a second step, the partner shipyards will implement a jointly created data and method banks of self-configuring structure specifications which will enable a more efficient collaboration between undertakings involved in the construction of new ships in vertical and horizontal co-operation networks. (Shipbuilding)

Legal basis: Scheme ‘Schifffahrt und Meerestechnik für das 21. Jahrhundert’ (N156/2000) approved by the Commission on 15 November, 2000

Budget: EUR 115 229

Aid intensity or amount: 50 %

Duration: 36 months

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Germany

Aid No: N 148/2003

Title: R&D project ‘Standardisierung der Schiffbaulichen Struktur für den Konstruktionsprozess’, by Nordseewerke GmbH

Objective: Speed-up the design process by standardisation of design elements of the shipbuilding structures and by providing methods for efficient use of these elements in CAD-systems in the form of data and method banks. In a second step, the partner shipyards will implement a jointly created data and method banks of self-configuring structure specifications which will enable a more efficient collaboration between undertakings involved in the construction of new ships in vertical and horizontal co-operation networks. (Shipbuilding)

Legal basis: Scheme ‘Schifffahrt und Meerestechnik für das 21. Jahrhundert’ (N156/2000) approved by the Commission on 15 November, 2000

Budget: EUR 122 433

Aid intensity or amount: 50 %

Duration: 36 months

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption:

Member State: Germany (Bavaria)

Aid No: N 414/2004

Title: Bavarian programme for the advancement of technologically — oriented business foundations. Prolongation 2005 to 2009

Objective: R&D

Legal basis: Haushaltsgesetz des Freistaates Bayern, Programmrichtlinie

Budget: EUR 3,5 million per year

Intensity or amount: Up to 35 % of the eligible costs

Duration:

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption:

Member State: Poland (Świętokrzyskie)

Aid No: N 450/2005

Title: Starachowicki program pomocy przedsiębiorcom

Legal basis: Uchwala Rady Miejskiej w Starachowicach w sprawie przyjęcia Starachowickiego programu pomocy przedsiębiorcom

Objective: Regional development (All sectors)

Budget: Overall aid amount planned: PLN 1,6 million

Maximum aid intensity: 50 %

Duration: End date: 31.12.2006

Other information: Aid scheme — Tax advantage

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption:

Member State: Germany (Bayern)

Aid No: N 466 B/2005

Title: Härtefonds zur Beseitigung von Notständen durch das Sommerhochwasser 2005 von Privathaushalten, Gewerbebetrieben und freiberuflich Tätigen sowie Unternehmen der Land- und Forstwirtschaft

Legal basis: §§ 23 und 44 Bayrische Haushaltsordnung, Vollzugshinweise zum Härtefonds

Objective: Compensation for damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences (All sectors)

Budget: EUR 30 million

Maximum aid intensity: 100 %

Duration: End date: 31.12.2006

Other information: Aid scheme — Direct grant

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption:

Member State: Greece

Aid No: N 568/2005

Title: Digital Leap Venture Capital Fund

Objective: Regional development. Risk capital

(Limited to post and telecommunications — Limited to computer and related activities)

Legal basis: Eπιχειρησιακό πρόγραμμα «Κοινωνία της πληροφορίας», «Ενιαίο έγγραφο προγραμματισμού για την Ελλάδα», άρθρο 7 του Nόμου 2992/2002, πρόσκληση υποβολής προσφορών

Budget: 100 000 000 EUR

Duration: 2005-2010

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Greece

Aid No: N 612/2005

Title: TANEO — Third amendment

Objective: Risk capital

Legal basis: Άρθρο 28 του Νόμου 2843/2000 «Εκσυγχρονισμός των χρηματιστηριακών συναλλαγών, εισαγωγή εταιριών επενδύσεων στην ποντοπόρο ναυτιλία στο Χρηματιστήριο Αξιών Αθηνών και άλλες διατάξεις»

Budget: EUR 90 million for the scheme; 31.12.2006 for acceptance by TANEO of new venture capital funds

Duration: Until 2016

Other information: Annual report

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/25 |
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29.4.2006

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Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (1)
   (2)

(2006/C 103/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

GERMANY

Operating licences revoked

Category A:   Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fischer-Flug GmbH | Hollerweg 7 |
| D-77654 Offenburg |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

Fischer-Flug GmbH

Hollerweg 7

D-77654 Offenburg

passengers, mail, cargo

10.2.2006

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(1)  OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 1.

(2)  Communicated to the European Commission before 31.8.2005.

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Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (1)
   (2)

(2006/C 103/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

LITHUANIA

Operating licences revoked

Category A:   Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| JSC „Aviapaslauga“ | Pievu str. 1 |
| Karmelava |
| LT–4301 Kaunus district |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

JSC „Aviapaslauga“

Pievu str. 1

Karmelava

LT–4301 Kaunus district

passengers, mail, cargo

17.3.2006

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(1)  OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 1.

(2)  Communicated to the European Commission before 31.8.2005.

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/27 |
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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4210 — Agravis/Baywa/Dr. Gräub)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 103/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 18 April 2006, 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 AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG (‘Agravis’, Germany) and BayWa AG (‘BayWa’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Dr. E. Gräub AG (‘Dr. Gräub’, Switzerland) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 18 April 2006, 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 AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG (‘Agravis’, Germany) and BayWa AG (‘BayWa’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Dr. E. Gräub AG (‘Dr. Gräub’, Switzerland) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | Agravis: manufacturing and wholesaling of agricultural products, building, energy and services; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Agravis: manufacturing and wholesaling of agricultural products, building, energy and services;

| — | BayWa: distribution of agricultural products, construction materials, energy and services; |
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BayWa: distribution of agricultural products, construction materials, energy and services;

| — | Dr. Gräub: manufacture and sale of animal pharmaceuticals. |
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Dr. Gräub: manufacture and sale of animal pharmaceuticals.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4210 — Agravis/Baywa/Dr. Gräub, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Competition DG |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4210 — Agravis/Baywa/Dr. Gräub, to the following address:

European Commission

Competition DG

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4206 — Veolia-BCP/SNCM)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 103/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 21 April 2006, 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 Veolia Transport (‘Veolia Transport’, France) belonging to the group Veolia Environnement (‘Veolia Environnement’, France) and Butler Capital Partners (‘BCP’, France) controlled by Mr. Walter Butler acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Société Nationale Corse Méditerranée (‘SNCM’, France) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 21 April 2006, 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 Veolia Transport (‘Veolia Transport’, France) belonging to the group Veolia Environnement (‘Veolia Environnement’, France) and Butler Capital Partners (‘BCP’, France) controlled by Mr. Walter Butler acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Société Nationale Corse Méditerranée (‘SNCM’, France) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Veolia Transport: passenger and industrial transport services; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Veolia Transport: passenger and industrial transport services;

| — | for Veolia Environnement: water, waste, energy and transport management services; |
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for Veolia Environnement: water, waste, energy and transport management services;

| — | for BCP: investment fund; |
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for BCP: investment fund;

| — | for SNCM: sea transport services in the Mediterranean, travel agencies and ships' supplies. |
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for SNCM: sea transport services in the Mediterranean, travel agencies and ships' supplies.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4206 — Veolia-BCP/SNCM, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Competition DG |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4206 — Veolia-BCP/SNCM, to the following address:

European Commission

Competition DG

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/29 |
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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4216 — CVC/Bocchi/De Weide Blik)

(2006/C 103/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 24 April 2006, 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 CVC Capital Partners Group S.à.r.l. (CVC, Luxemburg) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings De Weide Blik N.V. (De Weide Blik, Belgium) and Bocchi Holding B.V. (Bocchi, the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 24 April 2006, 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 CVC Capital Partners Group S.à.r.l. (CVC, Luxemburg) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings De Weide Blik N.V. (De Weide Blik, Belgium) and Bocchi Holding B.V. (Bocchi, the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for CVC: investment fund; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for CVC: investment fund;

| — | for De Weide Blick: fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants; |
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—

for De Weide Blick: fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants;

| — | for Bocchi: fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Bocchi: fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4216 — CVC/Bocchi/De Weide Blik, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Competition DG |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4216 — CVC/Bocchi/De Weide Blik, to the following address:

European Commission

Competition DG

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/30 |
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.3596 — ThyssenKrupp/Howaldswerke-Deutsche Werft)

(2006/C 103/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 10 December 2004, 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 German and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site 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 under document number 32004M3596. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32004M3596. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/30 |
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C 103/30

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4049 — Novartis/Chiron)

(2006/C 103/12)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 6 February 2006, 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:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/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 under document number 32006M4049. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4049. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/31 |
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29.4.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 103/31

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4020 — Wingas/ZGHG/JV)

(2006/C 103/13)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 21 April 2006, 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:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/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 under document number 32006M4020. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4020. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/31 |
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29.4.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 103/31

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4089 — Gilde/Heiploeg)

(2006/C 103/14)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 31 January 2006, 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:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/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 under document number 32006M4089. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4089. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/32 |
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29.4.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 103/32

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4158 — Towerbrook Investors/GSE)

(2006/C 103/15)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 21 April 2006, 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:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/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 under document number 32006M4158. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4158. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/32 |
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29.4.2006

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C 103/32

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4169 — Virgin/CPW/JV)

(2006/C 103/16)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 29 March 2006, 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:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://europa.eu.int/comm/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 under document number 32006M4169. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4169. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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| 29.4.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 103/33 |
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29.4.2006

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C 103/33

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4083 — ABN AMRO Capital France/L Capital/Sanutri)

(2006/C 103/17)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 31 January /2006, 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 French and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site 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 under document number 32006M4083. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4083. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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