# Official Journal C 75/2007

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 503 April 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 75

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 503 April 2007

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 075/01 | 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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Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 075/01

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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  )

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 075/02 | Euro exchange rates | 4 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2007/C 075/03 | Notifications by the Republic of Bulgaria concerning visa reciprocity | 5 |
| 2007/C 075/04 | Notification by Romania concerning visa reciprocity | 6 |
| 2007/C 075/05 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
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  ) | 7 |
| 2007/C 075/06 | Lifting by the Federal Republic of Germany of public service obligations on scheduled air services operating on the following routes: Erfurt — Berlin, Erfurt — Hamburg, Erfurt — Cologne/Bonn, Saarbrücken — Frankfurt/Main, Rostock-Laage — Frankfurt/Main, Erfurt — London (
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  ) | 11 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 075/02

Euro exchange rates

4

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2007/C 075/03

Notifications by the Republic of Bulgaria concerning visa reciprocity

5

2007/C 075/04

Notification by Romania concerning visa reciprocity

6

2007/C 075/05

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

1

7

2007/C 075/06

Lifting by the Federal Republic of Germany of public service obligations on scheduled air services operating on the following routes: Erfurt — Berlin, Erfurt — Hamburg, Erfurt — Cologne/Bonn, Saarbrücken — Frankfurt/Main, Rostock-Laage — Frankfurt/Main, Erfurt — London (
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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 075/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4632 — Hanjin/Saudi Aramco/S-Oil) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 12 |
| 2007/C 075/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4601 — KarstadtQuelle/MyTravel) (
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  ) | 13 |
| 2007/C 075/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4638 — CERP/Sanacorp/Millenium JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 14 |
| 2007/C 075/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4622 — Accor S.A./Groupama) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 15 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2007/C 075/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4632 — Hanjin/Saudi Aramco/S-Oil) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

12

2007/C 075/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4601 — KarstadtQuelle/MyTravel) (
  1
  )

1

13

2007/C 075/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4638 — CERP/Sanacorp/Millenium JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

14

2007/C 075/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4622 — Accor S.A./Groupama) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/1 |
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3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/1

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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)

(2007/C 75/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 20.12.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 481/06 |
| Member State | The Netherlands |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Financiering van onderzoeksactiviteiten voor de sector visserij en aquacultuur (wijziging van een bestaande regeling) |
| Legal basis | Verordening onderzoekfonds aanvoersector 2006 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to the fisheries sector |
| Form of aid | Individual grants |
| Budget | Ca. EUR 60 000 per year |
| Intensity | Max 100 % |
| Duration | Unlimited |
| Economic sectors | Fisheries sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Productschap Vis |
| Postbus 72 |
| 2280 AB Rijswijk |
| Nederland |

Date of adoption of the decision

20.12.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 481/06

Member State

The Netherlands

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Financiering van onderzoeksactiviteiten voor de sector visserij en aquacultuur (wijziging van een bestaande regeling)

Legal basis

Verordening onderzoekfonds aanvoersector 2006

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to the fisheries sector

Form of aid

Individual grants

Budget

Ca. EUR 60 000 per year

Intensity

Max 100 %

Duration

Unlimited

Economic sectors

Fisheries sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Productschap Vis

Postbus 72

2280 AB Rijswijk

Nederland

Other information

Annual report

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/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 20.12.2006 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 482/06 |
| Member State | The Netherlands |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Financiering van opleidingsactiviteiten voor de visserij- en aquacultuursector (wijziging van een bestaande regeling) |
| Legal basis | Verordening onderwijsfonds aanvoersector 2006 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to the fisheries sector |
| Form of aid | Individual grants |
| Budget | Ca. EUR 228 500 per year |
| Intensity | Max 100 % |
| Duration | Unlimited |
| Economic sectors | Fisheries sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Productschap Vis |
| Postbus 72 |
| 2280 AB Rijswijk |
| Nederland |

Date of adoption of the decision

20.12.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 482/06

Member State

The Netherlands

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Financiering van opleidingsactiviteiten voor de visserij- en aquacultuursector (wijziging van een bestaande regeling)

Legal basis

Verordening onderwijsfonds aanvoersector 2006

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to the fisheries sector

Form of aid

Individual grants

Budget

Ca. EUR 228 500 per year

Intensity

Max 100 %

Duration

Unlimited

Economic sectors

Fisheries sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Productschap Vis

Postbus 72

2280 AB Rijswijk

Nederland

Other information

Annual report

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/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 18.12.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 500/06 |
| Member State | Czech Republic |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Zmírnění škod na populacích ryb v rybnících způsobených povodněmi v jarních měsících roku 2006 |
| Legal basis | 1. | Usnesení vlády České republiky č. 670 ze dne 31. května 2006 o finančním řešení zmírnění škod způsobených povodněmi v jarních měsících roku 2006 |

Date of adoption of the decision

18.12.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 500/06

Member State

Czech Republic

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Zmírnění škod na populacích ryb v rybnících způsobených povodněmi v jarních měsících roku 2006

Legal basis

1.

Usnesení vlády České republiky č. 670 ze dne 31. května 2006 o finančním řešení zmírnění škod způsobených povodněmi v jarních měsících roku 2006

| 2. | Rozhodnutí vlády České republiky č. 121:2006 z 2. dubna 2006 o vyhlášení krizové situace v důsledku rozsáhlých povodní |
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2.

Rozhodnutí vlády České republiky č. 121:2006 z 2. dubna 2006 o vyhlášení krizové situace v důsledku rozsáhlých povodní

| 3. | Zákon č. 218/2000 Sb., o rozpočtových pravidlech |
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3.

Zákon č. 218/2000 Sb., o rozpočtových pravidlech

| 4. | Zákon č. 254/2001 Sb., o vodách a o změně některých zákonů |
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4.

Zákon č. 254/2001 Sb., o vodách a o změně některých zákonů

| 5. | Zákon č. 99/2004 Sb., o rybníkářství |
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5.

Zákon č. 99/2004 Sb., o rybníkářství

| 6. | Vyhláška č. 197/2004 Sb., k provedení zákona o rybníkářství |
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6.

Vyhláška č. 197/2004 Sb., k provedení zákona o rybníkářství

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Compensation of damages caused by flood in the spring 2006

Form of aid

Direct aid

Budget

CZK 30 000 000 overall

Intensity

Max. 50 % of the calculated amount of the damage to fish

Duration

1.8.2006-31.12.2007

Economic sectors

Fisheries

Name and address of the granting authority

| Ministerstvo zemědělství |
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| Těšnov 17 |
| CZ-117 05 Praha 1 |

Ministerstvo zemědělství

Těšnov 17

CZ-117 05 Praha 1

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

| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/4 |
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3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/4

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Euro exchange rates (1)

2 April 2007

(2007/C 75/02)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3366 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 157,35 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4503 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67610 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3670 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6226 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 88,27 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1585 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5810 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,940 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 246,95 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7082 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8544 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,3477 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 33,286 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8551 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6371 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5459 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,4462 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8571 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0292 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 252,86 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,7127 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,3373 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4195 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 182,44 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6240 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 64,651 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,7280 |
| THB | Thai baht | 43,348 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3366

JPY

Japanese yen

157,35

DKK

Danish krone

7,4503

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67610

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3670

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6226

ISK

Iceland króna

88,27

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1585

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5810

CZK

Czech koruna

27,940

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

246,95

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7082

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8544

RON

Romanian leu

3,3477

SKK

Slovak koruna

33,286

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8551

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6371

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5459

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,4462

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8571

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0292

KRW

South Korean won

1 252,86

ZAR

South African rand

9,7127

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,3373

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4195

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 182,44

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6240

PHP

Philippine peso

64,651

RUB

Russian rouble

34,7280

THB

Thai baht

43,348

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/5 |
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3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/5

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Notifications by the Republic of Bulgaria concerning visa reciprocity (1)

(2007/C 75/03)

Brussels, 13 February 2007

File No 429

The Permanent Representation of the Republic of Bulgaria to the European Union presents its compliments to the Council of the European Union and in accordance with Article 2 of the Council Regulation (EC) No 851/2005 amending Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 as regards the reciprocity mechanism states that nationals of the Republic of Bulgaria are subject to visa requirements for the following third countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 539/2001: Australia, Bolivia, Brunei, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore and USA.

Costa Rica and Malaysia exempt Bulgarian nationals from visa requirements for a period of thirty days which cannot be regarded as full reciprocity.

The Republic of Bulgaria has signed non-visa agreements with Israel and Paraguay which are not in force owing to on-going ratification procedures. Bulgarian nationals are still subject to visa requirements for those two countries, which is also an element of temporary non-reciprocity.

A Note Verbale with an identical text is being sent to the Commission of the European Union.

The Permanent Representation of the Republic of Bulgaria would take this opportunity of renewing to the Council of the European Union the assurances of its highest consideration.

Brussels, 26 February 2007

File No 429A

The Permanent Representation of the Republic of Bulgaria to the European Union presents its compliments to the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union and, in addition to the Note Verbale by the Permanent Representation No 429 dated 13 February 2007 and in conformity with Article 2 of Council Regulation No 851/2005 supplementing Regulation No 539/2001 as regards the reciprocity mechanism, states that as from 11 March 2007 Bulgarian nationals are exempt from visa requirements concerning transit and short-term stays in the United States of Mexico for a period of up to 90 days within six months of the date of first entry.

A Note Verbale with an identical text has been sent to the Commission of the European Union.

The Permanent Representation of the Republic of Bulgaria would take this opportunity of renewing to the Council of the European Union the assurances of its highest consideration.

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(1)  These notifications are published in conformity with Article 2 of the Council Regulation (EC) No 851/2005 (OJ L 141, 4.6.2005, p. 3) amending Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 (OJ L 81, 21.3.2001, p. 1).

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| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/6 |
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3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/6

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Notification by Romania concerning visa reciprocity (1)

(2007/C 75/04)

In accordance with Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 851 of 2 June 2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 of 15 March 2001 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders of the Member States and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement, Romania would inform you, in connection with the reciprocity mechanism, that the following third countries impose a visa requirement on Romanian nationals: Australia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, United States of America, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay.

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(1)  This notification is published in conformity with Article 2 of the Council Regulation (EC) No 851/2005 (OJ L 141, 4.6.2005, p. 3) amending Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 (OJ L 81, 21.3.2001, p. 1).

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| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/7 |
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3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/7

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

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 75/05)

| Reference number of the aid | XT 10/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | West Wales & the Valleys Objective 1 Area |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Telynau Teifi — phase 2 |
| Legal basis | Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999
  The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Regulations 2000 (No/906/2000)
  The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Designation 2000 |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Budget | Annual budget: —; Overall budget: GBP 0,048 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 29.12.2006 |
| Duration | Until 31.3.2008 |
| Objective | General training
  Specific training |
| Economic sectors | Other services |
| Name and address of the granting authority | WEFO |
| Merthyr Tydfil Office |
| Rhydycar |
| Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1UZ |
| United Kingdom |

Reference number of the aid

XT 10/07

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

West Wales & the Valleys Objective 1 Area

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Telynau Teifi — phase 2

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999

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

The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Designation 2000

Type of measure

Individual aid

Budget

Annual budget: —; Overall budget: GBP 0,048 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

29.12.2006

Duration

Until 31.3.2008

Objective

General training

Specific training

Economic sectors

Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

WEFO

Merthyr Tydfil Office

Rhydycar

Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1UZ

United Kingdom

| Reference number of the aid | XT 11/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Region | All regions |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | ACCEL |
| Legal basis | European Social Fund OP (2007-2013) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: —; Overall budget: EUR 17,5 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 2007-2009 |
| Objective | General training;
  Specific training |
| Economic sectors | All manufacturing, Other services |
| Name and address of the granting authority | National Training Fund |
| C/o Department of Finance |
| Merrion Street |
| Dublin 2 |
| Ireland |

Reference number of the aid

XT 11/07

Member State

Ireland

Region

All regions

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

ACCEL

Legal basis

European Social Fund OP (2007-2013)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: —; Overall budget: EUR 17,5 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

2007-2009

Objective

General training;

Specific training

Economic sectors

All manufacturing, Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

National Training Fund

C/o Department of Finance

Merrion Street

Dublin 2

Ireland

| Reference number of the aid | XT 12/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Region | All regions |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Training Networks Programme (Skillnets Limited) |
| Legal basis | National Training Fund, VOTE 65 Subhead N06
  Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 13,5 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 2007-2010 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | All manufacturing, Other services |
| Name and address of the granting authority | National Training Fund |
| C/o Department of Finance |
| Merrion Street |
| Dublin 2 |
| Ireland |

Reference number of the aid

XT 12/07

Member State

Ireland

Region

All regions

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Training Networks Programme (Skillnets Limited)

Legal basis

National Training Fund, VOTE 65 Subhead N06

Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 13,5 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

2007-2010

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

All manufacturing, Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

National Training Fund

C/o Department of Finance

Merrion Street

Dublin 2

Ireland

Other information

The fund excludes awards of aid which would require prior notification to the Commission

| Reference number of the aid | XT 13/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Malta |
| Region | Malta — Objective One |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | My web for Industry |
| Legal basis | Malta Enterprise Corporation Act, Chapter 463 of the Laws of Malta |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,1 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2007 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for training aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Malta Enterprise Corporation |
| Enterprise Centre |
| Industrial Estate |
| MT-San Gwann SGN 09 |

Reference number of the aid

XT 13/07

Member State

Malta

Region

Malta — Objective One

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

My web for Industry

Legal basis

Malta Enterprise Corporation Act, Chapter 463 of the Laws of Malta

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,1 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

Until 31.12.2007

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for training aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Malta Enterprise Corporation

Enterprise Centre

Industrial Estate

MT-San Gwann SGN 09

| Reference number of the aid | XT 14/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Salzburg |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Richtlinie zur Förderung von Maßnahmen des Programms zur Stärkung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Region Salzburg 2007-2013; Kurz RWF-Richtlinie Salzburg |
| Legal basis | Beschluss der Salzburger Landesregierung vom 9.10.2006 sowie das bei der EK zur Genehmigung eingereichte Programm „Stärkung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Region Salzburg, Operationelles Programm 2007-2013“ |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: —; Overall budget: EUR 0,15 million (2007-2013) |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | Until 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | General training
  Specific training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for training aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Land Salzburg, Abteilung 15 des Amtes der Salzburger Landesregierung |
| Südtiroler Platz 11 |
| A-5020 Salzburg |

Reference number of the aid

XT 14/07

Member State

Austria

Region

Salzburg

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Richtlinie zur Förderung von Maßnahmen des Programms zur Stärkung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Region Salzburg 2007-2013; Kurz RWF-Richtlinie Salzburg

Legal basis

Beschluss der Salzburger Landesregierung vom 9.10.2006 sowie das bei der EK zur Genehmigung eingereichte Programm „Stärkung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Region Salzburg, Operationelles Programm 2007-2013“

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: —; Overall budget: EUR 0,15 million (2007-2013)

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

Until 30.6.2008

Objective

General training

Specific training

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for training aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Land Salzburg, Abteilung 15 des Amtes der Salzburger Landesregierung

Südtiroler Platz 11

A-5020 Salzburg

| Reference number of the aid | XT 21/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Wales |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Knowledge Bank for Business — Training Support for Senior Management Teams |
| Legal basis | Sections 1(3)(d) and 1(7)(f) of the WDA Act 1975, together with sections 40 and 85 of the Government of Wales Act 1998 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: GBP 1,5 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.2.2007 |
| Duration | Until 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for training aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Welsh Assembly Government |
| Cathays Park |
| Cardiff CF10 3NQ |
| United Kingdom |

Reference number of the aid

XT 21/07

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Wales

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Knowledge Bank for Business — Training Support for Senior Management Teams

Legal basis

Sections 1(3)(d) and 1(7)(f) of the WDA Act 1975, together with sections 40 and 85 of the Government of Wales Act 1998

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: GBP 1,5 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

1.2.2007

Duration

Until 30.6.2008

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for training aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Welsh Assembly Government

Cathays Park

Cardiff CF10 3NQ

United Kingdom

| Reference number of the aid | XT 24/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Lombardia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Contributi a favore delle imprese bresciane per la formazione professionale di imprenditori, dirigenti e dipendenti — anno 2007 |
| Legal basis | Art. 12 L. 7 agosto 1990, n. 241
  Deliberazione camerale n. 258 del 20.12.2006
  Determinazione dirigenziale n. 5/PRO del 16.1.2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,4 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.5.2007 |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2007 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for training aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura di Brescia |
| Via Einaudi, 23 |
| I-25121 Brescia |
| Tel. (39) 030 372 53 35 |
| E-mail: buriani@bs.camcom.it |

Reference number of the aid

XT 24/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Lombardia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Contributi a favore delle imprese bresciane per la formazione professionale di imprenditori, dirigenti e dipendenti — anno 2007

Legal basis

Art. 12 L. 7 agosto 1990, n. 241

Deliberazione camerale n. 258 del 20.12.2006

Determinazione dirigenziale n. 5/PRO del 16.1.2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,4 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

1.5.2007

Duration

Until 31.12.2007

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for training aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura di Brescia

Via Einaudi, 23

I-25121 Brescia

Tel. (39) 030 372 53 35

E-mail: buriani@bs.camcom.it

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| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/11 |
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3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/11

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Lifting by the Federal Republic of Germany of public service obligations on scheduled air services operating on the following routes: Erfurt — Berlin, Erfurt — Hamburg, Erfurt — Cologne/Bonn, Saarbrücken — Frankfurt/Main, Rostock-Laage — Frankfurt/Main, Erfurt — London

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 75/06)

The Federal Republic of Germany has decided to lift the public service obligations on scheduled air services which were imposed on the following routes under Article 4(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes:

| 1. | Erfurt — Berlin, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 67 of 9 March 2000, |
| --- | --- |

1.

Erfurt — Berlin, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 67 of 9 March 2000,

| 2. | Erfurt — Hamburg, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 67 of 9 March 2000, |
| --- | --- |

2.

Erfurt — Hamburg, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 67 of 9 March 2000,

| 3. | Erfurt — Cologne/Bonn, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 67 of 9 March 2000, |
| --- | --- |

3.

Erfurt — Cologne/Bonn, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 67 of 9 March 2000,

| 4. | Saarbrücken — Frankfurt/Main, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 151 of 22 May 2001, |
| --- | --- |

4.

Saarbrücken — Frankfurt/Main, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 151 of 22 May 2001,

| 5. | Rostock-Laage — Frankfurt/Main, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 23 of 25 January 2002, |
| --- | --- |

5.

Rostock-Laage — Frankfurt/Main, published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 23 of 25 January 2002,

| 6. | Erfurt — London, published in
  Official Journal of the European Union C 87 of 10 April 2003. |
| --- | --- |

6.

Erfurt — London, published in
  Official Journal of the European Union C 87 of 10 April 2003.

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/12 |
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3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/12

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4632 — Hanjin/Saudi Aramco/S-Oil)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 75/07)

| 1. | On 22 March 2007, 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 Hanjin Energy Co Ltd (South Korea) (controlled by Korean Airlines Co Ltd and belonging to the Hanjin Group) and Aramco Overseas Company B.V. (controlled by Saudi Aramco) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the S-Oil Corporation (South Korea) (currently under sole control of Aramco Overseas Company B.V) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 22 March 2007, 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 Hanjin Energy Co Ltd (South Korea) (controlled by Korean Airlines Co Ltd and belonging to the Hanjin Group) and Aramco Overseas Company B.V. (controlled by Saudi Aramco) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the S-Oil Corporation (South Korea) (currently under sole control of Aramco Overseas Company B.V) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Hanjin Group: Air Transport, Shipping, Airport Services, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Hanjin Group: Air Transport, Shipping, Airport Services,

| — | for Saudi Aramco: Production and marketing of crude oil and refined products. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Saudi Aramco: Production and marketing of crude oil and refined products.

| 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.4632 — Hanjin/Saudi Aramco/S-Oil, 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.4632 — Hanjin/Saudi Aramco/S-Oil, 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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| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/13 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4601 — KarstadtQuelle/MyTravel)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 75/08)

| 1. | On 26 March 2007, 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 KarstadtQuelle AG (‘KarstadtQuelle’, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of MyTravel Group PLC (‘MyTravel’, United Kingdom) via the acquisition vehicle NewCo (to be renamed Thomas Cook Group plc, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 26 March 2007, 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 KarstadtQuelle AG (‘KarstadtQuelle’, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of MyTravel Group PLC (‘MyTravel’, United Kingdom) via the acquisition vehicle NewCo (to be renamed Thomas Cook Group plc, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for KarstadtQuelle: department store, mail order and, via Thomas Cook AG, air flights, hotels, tour operation, sales and service agencies; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for KarstadtQuelle: department store, mail order and, via Thomas Cook AG, air flights, hotels, tour operation, sales and service agencies;

| — | for MyTravel: multi-national travel group active in charter airline, tour operating and travel agency operations. |
| --- | --- |

—

for MyTravel: multi-national travel group active in charter airline, tour operating and travel agency operations.

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

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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4601 — KarstadtQuelle/MyTravel 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.4601 — KarstadtQuelle/MyTravel 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.

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| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/14 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/14

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4638 — CERP/Sanacorp/Millenium JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 75/09)

| 1. | On 29 March 2007, 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 CERP Rouen S.A. (‘CERP Rouen’, France) and Sanacorp Pharmahandel AG (‘Sanacorp’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a newly created company constituting a joint venture (‘Millennium’) by means of contribution of assets and activities. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 29 March 2007, 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 CERP Rouen S.A. (‘CERP Rouen’, France) and Sanacorp Pharmahandel AG (‘Sanacorp’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a newly created company constituting a joint venture (‘Millennium’) by means of contribution of assets and activities.

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






  — | for CERP Rouen: wholesale of pharmaceuticals and related services in France and Belgium; supply of home-care equipment, IT services and financing to pharmacies; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for CERP Rouen: wholesale of pharmaceuticals and related services in France and Belgium; supply of home-care equipment, IT services and financing to pharmacies;

| — | for Sanacorp: wholesale of pharmaceuticals and related services in Germany; |
| --- | --- |

—

for Sanacorp: wholesale of pharmaceuticals and related services in Germany;

| — | for Millennium: combination of the parent companies' activities in the wholesale of pharmaceuticals and related services in France, Belgium and Germany. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Millennium: combination of the parent companies' activities in the wholesale of pharmaceuticals and related services in France, Belgium and Germany.

| 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.4638 — CERP/Sanacorp/Millenium JV, 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.4638 — CERP/Sanacorp/Millenium JV, 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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| 3.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 75/15 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 75/15

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4622 — Accor S.A./Groupama)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 75/10)

| 1. | On 27 mars 2007, 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 Groupama (‘Groupama’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Servepar (‘Servepar’, France), presently controlled by the Groupe Accor S.A. (‘Accor’, France), by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 27 mars 2007, 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 Groupama (‘Groupama’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Servepar (‘Servepar’, France), presently controlled by the Groupe Accor S.A. (‘Accor’, France), by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking Groupama: group active in the insurance, banking and services sectors; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking Groupama: group active in the insurance, banking and services sectors;

| — | for undertaking Accor: group active in the hotel sector and in the conception and provision of services to companies and municipalities, among others via the issuing of service certificates (titres de services); |
| --- | --- |

—

for undertaking Accor: group active in the hotel sector and in the conception and provision of services to companies and municipalities, among others via the issuing of service certificates (titres de services);

| — | for undertaking Servepar: company active in asset management, which ultimately will specialise itself un the distribution of salary savings products. |
| --- | --- |

—

for undertaking Servepar: company active in asset management, which ultimately will specialise itself un the distribution of salary savings products.

| 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.4622 — Accor S.A./Groupama, 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.4622 — Accor S.A./Groupama, 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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