# Official Journal C 93/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5115 April 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 93

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5115 April 2008

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 093/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  ) | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 093/01

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

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 093/02 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |
| 2008/C 093/03 | Summary of Commission Decision of 5 March 2008 relating to a proceeding under Article 86(3) of the EC Treaty on the maintaining in force by the Hellenic Republic of rights in favour of Public Power Corporation SA for the extraction of lignite (Case COMP/B-1/38.700) (notified under document number C(2008) 824) | 3 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 093/04 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2008/C 093/05 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2008/C 093/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 8 |
| 2008/C 093/07 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises | 10 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 093/02

Euro exchange rates

2

2008/C 093/03

Summary of Commission Decision of 5 March 2008 relating to a proceeding under Article 86(3) of the EC Treaty on the maintaining in force by the Hellenic Republic of rights in favour of Public Power Corporation SA for the extraction of lignite (Case COMP/B-1/38.700) (notified under document number C(2008) 824)

(notified under document number C(2008) 824)

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 093/04

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

1

4

2008/C 093/05

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  )

1

7

2008/C 093/06

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

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2008/C 093/07

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

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) |
| 2008/C 093/08 | Notice of open competition EPSO/AST/57/08 | 11 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 093/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5120 — ArcelorMittal/Gonvarri/SSC Brazil) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 12 |
| 2008/C 093/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5143 — Barclays/CID) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 13 |
| 2008/C 093/11 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5132 — Samsung Electronics/Samsung Techwin) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 14 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)

2008/C 093/08

Notice of open competition EPSO/AST/57/08

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 093/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5120 — ArcelorMittal/Gonvarri/SSC Brazil) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

12

2008/C 093/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5143 — Barclays/CID) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

13

2008/C 093/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5132 — Samsung Electronics/Samsung Techwin) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 15.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 93/1 |
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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

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 93/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 31.1.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 263/07 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Sächsischer Frühphasenfonds (Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen) |
| Legal basis | Sächsische Haushaltsordnung;
  Sächsisches operationelles EFRE Programm für die Strukturfondsperiode 2007-2013;
  Beteiligungsgrundsätze des Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen;
  die Verträge zwischen Sachsen, den Fondsinvestoren und dem Fondsmanagement |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Risk capital, Research and development, Regional development |
| Form of aid | Provision of risk capital, Guarantee |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 60 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2015 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit |
| Wilhelm-Buck-Str. 2 |
| D-01097 Dresden |

Date of adoption of the decision

31.1.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 263/07

Member State

Germany

Region

Sachsen

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Sächsischer Frühphasenfonds (Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen)

Legal basis

Sächsische Haushaltsordnung;

Sächsisches operationelles EFRE Programm für die Strukturfondsperiode 2007-2013;

Beteiligungsgrundsätze des Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen;

die Verträge zwischen Sachsen, den Fondsinvestoren und dem Fondsmanagement

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Risk capital, Research and development, Regional development

Form of aid

Provision of risk capital, Guarantee

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 60 million

Intensity

—

Duration

Until 31.12.2015

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit

Wilhelm-Buck-Str. 2

D-01097 Dresden

Other information

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

14 April 2008

(2008/C 93/02)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,5869 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 159,38 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4583 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,7986 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,406 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5777 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 118,11 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,9445 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,94 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 252,39 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6969 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,4125 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,6266 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 32,302 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,0898 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,7158 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,6223 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 12,3652 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,0049 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1547 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 555,56 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 12,5051 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 11,1067 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,264 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 583,61 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 5,017 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 66,015 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 37,17 |
| THB | Thai baht | 50,106 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,6898 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,7212 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,5869

JPY

Japanese yen

159,38

DKK

Danish krone

7,4583

GBP

Pound sterling

0,7986

SEK

Swedish krona

9,406

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5777

ISK

Iceland króna

118,11

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,9445

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,94

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

252,39

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6969

PLN

Polish zloty

3,4125

RON

Romanian leu

3,6266

SKK

Slovak koruna

32,302

TRY

Turkish lira

2,0898

AUD

Australian dollar

1,7158

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,6223

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

12,3652

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,0049

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1547

KRW

South Korean won

1 555,56

ZAR

South African rand

12,5051

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

11,1067

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,264

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 583,61

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,017

PHP

Philippine peso

66,015

RUB

Russian rouble

37,17

THB

Thai baht

50,106

BRL

Brazilian real

2,6898

MXN

Mexican peso

16,7212

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Summary of Commission Decision

of 5 March 2008

relating to a proceeding under Article 86(3) of the EC Treaty on the maintaining in force by the Hellenic Republic of rights in favour of Public Power Corporation SA for the extraction of lignite

(Case COMP/B-1/38.700)

(notified under document number C(2008) 824)

(Only the Greek text is authentic)

(2008/C 93/03)

| 1. | On 5 March 2008, the Commission has adopted a decision pursuant to Article 86(3) of the EC Treaty. The Commission herewith publishes the main content of the decision and the name of the undertaking concerned, having regard to the legitimate interest of undertaking in the protection of its business interests. A non-confidential version of the integral text of the decision in the authentic language is available on the Competition Directorate General website at the following address:
  http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/antitrust/cases/index.html |
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1.

On 5 March 2008, the Commission has adopted a decision pursuant to Article 86(3) of the EC Treaty. The Commission herewith publishes the main content of the decision and the name of the undertaking concerned, having regard to the legitimate interest of undertaking in the protection of its business interests. A non-confidential version of the integral text of the decision in the authentic language is available on the Competition Directorate General website at the following address:

http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/antitrust/cases/index.html

| 2. | This decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic. The subject matter of the procedure is the granting and maintaining by the Hellenic Republic of a quasi-monopolistic access to lignite in favour of the public undertaking Public Power Corporation SA (PPC), a corporation seated in the Municipality of Athens, Greece. The measures adopted by the Hellenic Republic are such that PPC has been systematically granted rights to exploit nearly all medium and large lignite deposits in Greece. These measures have led to the current situation where PPC owns the exploitation rights for most (91 % in volume) of the public reserves licensed for exploitation in Greece. |
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2.

This decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic. The subject matter of the procedure is the granting and maintaining by the Hellenic Republic of a quasi-monopolistic access to lignite in favour of the public undertaking Public Power Corporation SA (PPC), a corporation seated in the Municipality of Athens, Greece. The measures adopted by the Hellenic Republic are such that PPC has been systematically granted rights to exploit nearly all medium and large lignite deposits in Greece. These measures have led to the current situation where PPC owns the exploitation rights for most (91 % in volume) of the public reserves licensed for exploitation in Greece.

| 3. | Lignite is the most attractive fuel for electricity generation in the Greek market and lignite generation represents about 60 % of total electricity produced in Greece despite the fact that lignite-fired capacity represents only 40 % of total installed capacity in Greece. |
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3.

Lignite is the most attractive fuel for electricity generation in the Greek market and lignite generation represents about 60 % of total electricity produced in Greece despite the fact that lignite-fired capacity represents only 40 % of total installed capacity in Greece.

| 4. | PPC is controlled by the Hellenic Republic and is thus a public undertaking. Accordingly, Article 86 is applicable. |
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4.

PPC is controlled by the Hellenic Republic and is thus a public undertaking. Accordingly, Article 86 is applicable.

| 5. | By granting and maintaining in force quasi-monopolistic rights giving the public undertaking PPC privileged access to lignite exploitation, and accordingly to lignite-based electricity, the Hellenic Republic assured PPC a privileged access to the cheapest available fuel for electricity production, which gave this company the possibility to maintain a dominant position in the wholesale electricity market at a level close to monopoly by excluding or hindering market entry by new-comers. |
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5.

By granting and maintaining in force quasi-monopolistic rights giving the public undertaking PPC privileged access to lignite exploitation, and accordingly to lignite-based electricity, the Hellenic Republic assured PPC a privileged access to the cheapest available fuel for electricity production, which gave this company the possibility to maintain a dominant position in the wholesale electricity market at a level close to monopoly by excluding or hindering market entry by new-comers.

| 6. | The Decision finds that the Hellenic Republic has infringed Article 86(1), in conjunction with Article 82 of the EC Treaty. |
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6.

The Decision finds that the Hellenic Republic has infringed Article 86(1), in conjunction with Article 82 of the EC Treaty.

| 7. | The Decision calls upon the Hellenic Republic to propose effective measures so as to put an end to the infringement. |
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7.

The Decision calls upon the Hellenic Republic to propose effective measures so as to put an end to the infringement.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

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

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 93/04)

| Aid No | XS 47/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | Zuid Nederland, Provincies Zeeland, Noord-Brabant en Limburg |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | OP-Zuid Innovation Officer |
| Legal basis | OP-Zuid, besluit Comité van Toezicht van 21 januari 2008, Verordening EG nr. 70/2001 en 364/2004. Artikel 5, met name 5bis en 5ter |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 2,7 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2008 |
| Duration | 31.12.2015 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Provincie Noord-Brabant |
| Postbus 90151 |
| 5200 MC 's-Hertogenbosch |
| Nederland |
| www.brabant.nl |
| Beheersautoriteit EFRO Doelstelling-2 programma OP-Zuid |

Aid No

XS 47/08

Member State

Netherlands

Region

Zuid Nederland, Provincies Zeeland, Noord-Brabant en Limburg

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

OP-Zuid Innovation Officer

Legal basis

OP-Zuid, besluit Comité van Toezicht van 21 januari 2008, Verordening EG nr. 70/2001 en 364/2004. Artikel 5, met name 5bis en 5ter

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 2,7 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

1.1.2008

Duration

31.12.2015

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Provincie Noord-Brabant

Postbus 90151

5200 MC 's-Hertogenbosch

Nederland

www.brabant.nl

Beheersautoriteit EFRO Doelstelling-2 programma OP-Zuid

| Aid No | XS 49/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | France |
| Region | — |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Mesures fiscales applicables pendant deux ans aux sociétés créées pour la reprise d'entreprises en difficulté |
| Legal basis | Articles 44 septies et 223 undecies du code général des impôts |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 10 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de l'Emploi |
| 139, rue de Bercy |
| F-75012 Paris |

Aid No

XS 49/08

Member State

France

Region

—

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Mesures fiscales applicables pendant deux ans aux sociétés créées pour la reprise d'entreprises en difficulté

Legal basis

Articles 44 septies et 223 undecies du code général des impôts

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 10 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de l'Emploi

139, rue de Bercy

F-75012 Paris

| Aid No | XS 54/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Czech Republic |
| Region | NUTS II Jihovýchod, NUTS II Jihozápad, NUTS II Moravskoslezsko, NUTS II Severovýchod, NUTS II Severozápad, NUTS II Střední Čechy, NUTS II Střední Morava, NUTS II Praha |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Operační program Lidské zdroje a zaměstnanost |
| Legal basis | Zákon č. 218/2000 Sb., rozpočtová pravidla,
  zákon č. 435/2004 Sb., o zaměstnanosti |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: CZK 6 835,704 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 15.2.2008 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí |
| Na Poříčním právu 1 |
| CZ-128 01 Praha 2 |

Aid No

XS 54/08

Member State

Czech Republic

Region

NUTS II Jihovýchod, NUTS II Jihozápad, NUTS II Moravskoslezsko, NUTS II Severovýchod, NUTS II Severozápad, NUTS II Střední Čechy, NUTS II Střední Morava, NUTS II Praha

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Operační program Lidské zdroje a zaměstnanost

Legal basis

Zákon č. 218/2000 Sb., rozpočtová pravidla,

zákon č. 435/2004 Sb., o zaměstnanosti

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: CZK 6 835,704 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

15.2.2008

Duration

31.12.2013

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí

Na Poříčním právu 1

CZ-128 01 Praha 2

| Aid No | XS 60/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Hungary |
| Region | — |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | TÁMOP KKV támogatás |
| Legal basis | 25/2007. (IX. 12.) MeHVM rendelet a Társadalmi Megújulás Operatív Program előirányzatából nyújtott, az Európai Közösséget létrehozó Szerződés 87. cikkének (1) bekezdése hatálya alá tartozó támogatások felhasználásáról |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: HUF 10 213,3 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 12.9.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Nemzeti Fejlesztési Ügynökség Humán Erőforrás Programok Irányító Hatósága |
| Pozsonyi út 56 |
| H-1133 Budapest |

Aid No

XS 60/08

Member State

Hungary

Region

—

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

TÁMOP KKV támogatás

Legal basis

25/2007. (IX. 12.) MeHVM rendelet a Társadalmi Megújulás Operatív Program előirányzatából nyújtott, az Európai Közösséget létrehozó Szerződés 87. cikkének (1) bekezdése hatálya alá tartozó támogatások felhasználásáról

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: HUF 10 213,3 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

12.9.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Nemzeti Fejlesztési Ügynökség Humán Erőforrás Programok Irányító Hatósága

Pozsonyi út 56

H-1133 Budapest

| Aid No | XS 61/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Hungary |
| Region | — |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | TIOP KKV támogatás |
| Legal basis | 27/2007. (X. 10.) ÖTM rendelet a Társadalmi Infrastruktúra Operatív Program előirányzatából nyújtott, az Európai Közösséget létrehozó Szerződés 87. cikk (1) bekezdés hatálya alá tartozó támogatások felhasználásáról |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: HUF 7 455 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 10.10.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Nemzeti Fejlesztési Ügynökség Humán Eroforrás Programok Irányító Hatósága |
| Pozsonyi út 56 |
| H-1133 Budapest |

Aid No

XS 61/08

Member State

Hungary

Region

—

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

TIOP KKV támogatás

Legal basis

27/2007. (X. 10.) ÖTM rendelet a Társadalmi Infrastruktúra Operatív Program előirányzatából nyújtott, az Európai Közösséget létrehozó Szerződés 87. cikk (1) bekezdés hatálya alá tartozó támogatások felhasználásáról

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: HUF 7 455 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

10.10.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Nemzeti Fejlesztési Ügynökség Humán Eroforrás Programok Irányító Hatósága

Pozsonyi út 56

H-1133 Budapest

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 93/7

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 93/05)

| Aid No | XR 180/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | Dolnośląskie |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Zwolnienie z podatku od nieruchomości dla przedsiębiorców inwestujących na terenie gminy Kobierzyce |
| Legal basis | Art. 7 ust. 3 ustawy z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opłatach lokalnych (tekst jednolity z 2006 r. Dz.U. nr 121, poz. 844 ze zmianami);
  Uchwała nr XI/130/07 Rady Gminy Kobierzyce z dnia 28 czerwca 2007 r. w sprawie zwolnień z podatku od nieruchomości dla przedsiębiorców inwestujących na terenie gminy Kobierzyce |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | PLN 10 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 40 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 28.6.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Limited to specific sectors |
| D |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Wójt Gminy Kobierzyce |
| Al. Pałacowa 1 |
| PL-55-040 Kobierzyce |
| Tel. (48-71) 36 98 25 |
| ugk@ugk.pl |

Aid No

XR 180/07

Member State

Poland

Region

Dolnośląskie

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Zwolnienie z podatku od nieruchomości dla przedsiębiorców inwestujących na terenie gminy Kobierzyce

Legal basis

Art. 7 ust. 3 ustawy z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opłatach lokalnych (tekst jednolity z 2006 r. Dz.U. nr 121, poz. 844 ze zmianami);

Uchwała nr XI/130/07 Rady Gminy Kobierzyce z dnia 28 czerwca 2007 r. w sprawie zwolnień z podatku od nieruchomości dla przedsiębiorców inwestujących na terenie gminy Kobierzyce

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

PLN 10 million

Maximum aid intensity

40 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

28.6.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Limited to specific sectors

D

Name and address of the granting authority

Wójt Gminy Kobierzyce

Al. Pałacowa 1

PL-55-040 Kobierzyce

Tel. (48-71) 36 98 25

ugk@ugk.pl

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://ug-kobierzyce.sisco.info/zalaczniki/891/20070711_MM_uchwala_zwolnienia_z_podatku_XI_130.doc

Other information

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| 15.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 93/8 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 93/8

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 93/06)

XA Number: XA 373/07

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: Shetland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Shetland Cast Ewe Welfare Scheme

Legal basis: Section 4 of the Small Landholders (Scotland) Act 1911

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

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

| Year | Expenditure |
| --- | --- |
| 2007-2008 | Under GBP 50 000 |

Year

Expenditure

2007-2008

Under GBP 50 000

Maximum aid intensity: The aid will be limited to losses caused by quarantine restrictions linked to a disease outbreak that has been formally recognised by public authorities. The aid intensity will not exceed 100 %

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The scheme will run for ten weeks and will close on the 9 February 2008

Objective of aid: The Shetland Cast Ewe Welfare Scheme will be open to Shetland farmers and crofters facing animal welfare problems with cast ewes as a result of export restrictions imposed following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the United Kingdom. In Shetland, this situation is particularly serious in the case of cast ewes (ewes that are approaching the end of their breeding life in Shetland) — these old animals would normally have been sold and exported from Shetland by the end of September, destined either for a final year breeding in the more clement climate elsewhere in the United Kingdom, or to enter the food chain as sheep meat. The foot and mouth disease export ban and movement restrictions meant that the usual autumn markets for cast ewes as either breeding stock or for consumption were not available to Shetland during August/September.

The Cast ewes covered by this scheme are defined by their age (over five years) and failing physiology they are broken mouthed, lacking the teeth complement necessary to chew anything but the very softest of fodder. Supplementary feeding therefore cannot provide them with nutrition required which would allow a final breeding season. The necessity to move these animals to the type of lush pasture found in the South of England and Wales during August/September was not possible due to the export restrictions mentioned above imposed by the outbreak of FMD in the United Kingdom during that time.

The climate of Shetland is such that by October the grass has stopped growing. As a consequence, with limited natural fodder remaining, cast ewes' welfare is already beginning to suffer as they lose condition. As the winter progresses, this situation will worsen, and there will be serious welfare issues as animals starve. The majority of farmers and crofters do not have the wherewithal to kill and bury their cast ewes on-farm (indeed, so thin is the soil above bedrock in much of Shetland burial is practically impossible). As there is now no market for these animals if left they will suffer a protracted decline in condition therefore culling is the most appropriate course of action on welfare grounds.

Note: Shetland has an exemption which allows burial.

Producers will be responsible for transporting eligible animals (namely cast ewes that are at the end of their breeding life in Shetland) to a central collection centre. The operators of the collection centre will not pay producers for eligible animals. The animals will not enter the human food chain but will be transported to abattoirs for slaughter and subsequent disposal. Competitive tendering will be used to provide these services on behalf of the Scottish Government. This complies with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 where the aid must be limited to losses caused by diseases for which an outbreak has been formally recognised by public authorities

Eligible costs: Under the Shetland Cast Ewe Welfare Scheme, the operator of the collection centre will be paid a total of GBP 10 per head for each eligible animal, up to a limit of 5 000 animals in total. This GBP 10 will cover the cost of slaughter of the animal in question, the cost of burial at the Rova Head landfill site in Shetland, and the cost of transport between collection centre and abattoir, and abattoir and landfill site.

The operators of abattoirs and landfill disposal sites will be paid for the services involved in slaughtering and disposing of carcases; these costs will be determined by competitive tender for the abattoir and will be paid by the operators of the collection centre. This complies with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 where the gross aid intensity must not exceed 100 %.

Farmers and crofters will not receive
  any
  payment for cast ewes disposed of through this scheme or the costs incurred in bringing them to the collection centre, thereby avoiding overcompensation issues, and not providing an incentive for culling of animals for which another solution can be found

Sector(s) concerned: The scheme applies exclusively to SME's keeping cast ewes in Shetland. Cast ewes do not qualify for the previously notified Scottish Welfare Disposal Scheme as this is aimed solely at light lambs.

Eligible businesses must be classified as a ‘small or medium sized enterprise’ which means that the beneficiaries of this scheme (as opposed to service providers) must have less than 250 employees, less than EUR 50 million annual turnover or EUR 43 million balance sheet equity, and not be owned at a rate of more than 25 % by other companies.

Larger businesses and publicly funded government agencies are not eligible to be beneficiaries of this scheme

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Shetland Islands Council |
| --- |
| 6 North Ness Business Park |
| ZE1 0LZ Lerwick |
| United Kingdom |
| Contact Jon Dunn |
| Tel (44) 1595 74 49 51 |

Shetland Islands Council

6 North Ness Business Park

ZE1 0LZ Lerwick

United Kingdom

Contact Jon Dunn

Tel (44) 1595 74 49 51

Web address: http://www.sdt.shetland.org/Schemes.aspx

Signed and dated on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (United Kingdom competent authority)

Duncan KERR

Agricultural State Aid

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Area 8D, 9 Millbank

C/o Nobel House

17 Smith Square, Westminster

SW1P 3JR London

United Kingdom

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 93/10

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

(2008/C 93/07)

XA Number: XA 7053/07

Member State: Italy

Region: Piemonte — Provincia di Novara

Title of aid scheme: Interventi per l'innovazione e l'ammodernamento delle piccole e medie imprese:

PMI operanti in tutti i settori (fatti salvi i regolamenti o le direttive comunitarie specifici adottati a norma del Trattato CE e relativi alla concessione di aiuti di stato in determinati settori)

Legal basis: Delibera della Giunta Camerale CCIAA Novara n. 64, del 17 settembre 2007, ai sensi del regolamento (CE) n. 70/2001

Planned annual expenditure under the scheme: EUR 400 000

Maximum aid intensity:

Investments: 15 % of eligible expenditure up to a maximum of EUR 10 000 for micro-enterprises and small businesses, 7,5 % of eligible expenditure up to a maximum of EUR 10 000 for medium-sized enterprises.

Consultancy services: 50 % of eligible expenditure up to a maximum of EUR 5 000.

First participation in fairs: 50 % of eligible expenditure up to a maximum of EUR 3 000

Date of implementation: Applications to be submitted from 3 December 2007 to 31 December 2007.

Applications to be examined for approval within 90 days from 31 December 2007

Duration of scheme: Accounts of expenditure to be produced within 10 days from 31 October 2008.

Clearance by the end of 2008

Objective of the aid: To support action to modernise enterprises and to develop product and process innovation and environmentally sustainable development (General introduction and Article 2 of the call for applications)

Sectors concerned: All eligible sectors (all eligible sub-codes)

Authority granting the aid:

| Camera di Commercio di Novara |
| --- |
| Via Avogadro, 4 |
| I-28100 Novara |

Camera di Commercio di Novara

Via Avogadro, 4

I-28100 Novara

Website: www.no.camcom.it/contributi — Bando 0701 sez A

Other information:

| Referente CCIAA Novara |
| --- |
| Petrera Michela — Responsabile del Procedimento |
| Tel (39) 03 21 33 82 57 Fax (39) 03 21 33 83 33 |
| e-mail servizi.imprese@no.camcom.it |

Referente CCIAA Novara

Petrera Michela — Responsabile del Procedimento

Tel (39) 03 21 33 82 57 Fax (39) 03 21 33 83 33

e-mail servizi.imprese@no.camcom.it

Official responsible for procedure

Michela PETRERA

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)

| 15.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 93/11 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 93/11

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NOTICE OF OPEN COMPETITION EPSO/AST/57/08

(2008/C 93/08)

The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is organising open competition EPSO/AST/57/08 for the recruitment of assistants (AST1) in the field of security.

The competition notice is published in Official Journal C 93 A of 15 April 2008 in English, French and German only.

Further details can be found on the EPSO website: http://europa.eu/epso

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 93/12

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5120 — ArcelorMittal/Gonvarri/SSC Brazil)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 93/09)

| 1. | On 4 April 2008, 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 ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg) and Gonvarri (Spain) acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation, joint control of Gonvarri Brasil Produtos Siderúrgicos SA (‘SSC Brazil’, Brazil) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 4 April 2008, 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 ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg) and Gonvarri (Spain) acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation, joint control of Gonvarri Brasil Produtos Siderúrgicos SA (‘SSC Brazil’, Brazil) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for ArcelorMittal: manufacture and sale of a wide range of steel products including flat carbon steels, long carbon steels and stainless steels, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for ArcelorMittal: manufacture and sale of a wide range of steel products including flat carbon steels, long carbon steels and stainless steels,

| — | for Gonvarri: steel processing and distribution and the design, development and manufacture of metal parts for motor vehicles, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Gonvarri: steel processing and distribution and the design, development and manufacture of metal parts for motor vehicles,

| — | for SSC Brazil: steel processing and distribution in Brazil. |
| --- | --- |

—

for SSC Brazil: steel processing and distribution in Brazil.

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

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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5120 — ArcelorMittal/Gonvarri/SSC Brazil, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5120 — ArcelorMittal/Gonvarri/SSC Brazil, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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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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Official Journal of the European Union

C 93/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5143 — Barclays/CID)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 93/10)

| 1. | On 4 April 2008, 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 Barclays Private Equity Ltd, (‘Barclays Private Equity’, United Kingdom) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc (‘Barclay Bank’, United Kingdom) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of CID, Car Interior Design Holding GmbH (‘CID’, Germany) and its affiliated companies — together referred to as the ‘Novem Group’ — by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 4 April 2008, 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 Barclays Private Equity Ltd, (‘Barclays Private Equity’, United Kingdom) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc (‘Barclay Bank’, United Kingdom) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of CID, Car Interior Design Holding GmbH (‘CID’, Germany) and its affiliated companies — together referred to as the ‘Novem Group’ — by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Barclays Private Equity: financial provider to private and corporate clients, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Barclays Private Equity: financial provider to private and corporate clients,

| — | for Novem Group: designs and manufactures high quality trim components particularly for premium passenger vehicle interiors. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Novem Group: designs and manufactures high quality trim components particularly for premium passenger vehicle interiors.

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

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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5143 — Barclays/CID, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5143 — Barclays/CID, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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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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Official Journal of the European Union

C 93/14

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5132 — Samsung Electronics/Samsung Techwin)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 93/11)

| 1. | On 4 April 2008, 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 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd (‘Samsung Electronics’, Korea) indirectly acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of Samsung Opto-Electronics GmbH (‘Samsung Opto-Electronics’, Germany), Samsung Opto-Electronics France S.A.S. (‘Samsung Opto-Electronics France’, France) and Samsung Opto-Electronics UK (‘Samsung Opto-Electronics UK’, United Kingdom), which are all indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd (‘Samsung Techwin’, Korea) by way of purchase of assets. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 4 April 2008, 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 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd (‘Samsung Electronics’, Korea) indirectly acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of Samsung Opto-Electronics GmbH (‘Samsung Opto-Electronics’, Germany), Samsung Opto-Electronics France S.A.S. (‘Samsung Opto-Electronics France’, France) and Samsung Opto-Electronics UK (‘Samsung Opto-Electronics UK’, United Kingdom), which are all indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd (‘Samsung Techwin’, Korea) by way of purchase of assets.

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






  — | for Samsung Electronics: design, development, manufacture and distribution of products in the area of electronics and information technology, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Samsung Electronics: design, development, manufacture and distribution of products in the area of electronics and information technology,

| — | for Samsung Opto-Electronics, Samsung Opto-Electronics France and Samsung Opto Electronics UK: distribution of still digital cameras. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Samsung Opto-Electronics, Samsung Opto-Electronics France and Samsung Opto Electronics UK: distribution of still digital cameras.

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

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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5132 — Samsung Electronics/Samsung Techwin, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5132 — Samsung Electronics/Samsung Techwin, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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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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