# Official Journal C 70/22 M

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4822 March 2005 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 70

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4822 March 2005

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2005/C 070/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2005/C 070/2 | Notice concerning the countervailing measures in force on imports of certain electronic microcircuits known as DRAMs (dynamic random access memories) originating in the Republic of Korea | 2 |
| 2005/C 070/3 | Amendment by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services within France (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2005/C 070/4 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 93/15/EEC (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2005/C 070/5 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 9 |
| 2005/C 070/6 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3766 — Nordic Capital/Leaf Int) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| 2005/C 070/7 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3584 — Hutchison Whampoa/North DN) (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| 2005/C 070/8 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3579 — WPP/Grey) (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| 2005/C 070/9 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3769 — The Coca-Cola Company/Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company/Multon) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 12 |
| 2005/C 070/0 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3755 — Nordic Capital/Nycomed) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 13 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2005/C 070/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2005/C 070/2

Notice concerning the countervailing measures in force on imports of certain electronic microcircuits known as DRAMs (dynamic random access memories) originating in the Republic of Korea

2

2005/C 070/3

Amendment by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services within France (
  1
  )

1

4

2005/C 070/4

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 93/15/EEC (
  1
  )

1

5

2005/C 070/5

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

1

9

2005/C 070/6

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3766 — Nordic Capital/Leaf Int) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

10

2005/C 070/7

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3584 — Hutchison Whampoa/North DN) (
  1
  )

1

11

2005/C 070/8

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3579 — WPP/Grey) (
  1
  )

1

11

2005/C 070/9

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3769 — The Coca-Cola Company/Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company/Multon) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

12

2005/C 070/0

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3755 — Nordic Capital/Nycomed) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

13

| | III   Notices |
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| | Commission |
| 2005/C 070/1 | F-Quimper: operation of scheduled air services — Invitation to tender issued by France pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for the operation of scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant (
  1
  ) | 14 |

III   Notices

Commission

2005/C 070/1

F-Quimper: operation of scheduled air services — Invitation to tender issued by France pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for the operation of scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant (
  1
  )

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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I Information

Commission

| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/1 |
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22.3.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

21 March 2005

(2005/C 70/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,3199 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 139,09 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4476 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,69410 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,1371 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5516 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 77,49 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1400 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9559 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5834 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 30,144 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 247,15 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6962 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4324 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1267 |
| ROL | Romanian leu | 36 367 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,69 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 38,895 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,7768 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6751 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,6001 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,2947 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7867 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1524 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 331,91 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 8,1141 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3199

JPY

Japanese yen

139,09

DKK

Danish krone

7,4476

GBP

Pound sterling

0,69410

SEK

Swedish krona

9,1371

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5516

ISK

Iceland króna

77,49

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1400

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9559

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5834

CZK

Czech koruna

30,144

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

247,15

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6962

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4324

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1267

ROL

Romanian leu

36 367

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,69

SKK

Slovak koruna

38,895

TRY

Turkish lira

1,7768

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6751

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,6001

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,2947

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7867

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1524

KRW

South Korean won

1 331,91

ZAR

South African rand

8,1141

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/2 |
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22.3.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/2

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Notice concerning the countervailing measures in force on imports of certain electronic microcircuits known as DRAMs (dynamic random access memories) originating in the Republic of Korea

(2005/C 70/02)

The Commission has been informed that the countervailing duty on imports of certain electronic microcircuits known as DRAMs (dynamic random access memories) originating in the Republic of Korea is possibly not being levied on certain imports of the said DRAMs.

1.   Product concerned

The product concerned is certain electronic microcircuits known as Dynamic Random Access Memories (‘DRAMs’), of all types, densities and variations, whether assembled, in processed wafer or chips (dies), manufactured using variations of Metal Oxide-Semiconductors (‘MOS’) process technology, including complementary MOS types (CMOS), of all densities (including future densities), irrespective of access speed, configuration, package or frame etc., originating in the Republic of Korea. The product concerned also includes DRAMs presented in (non-customized) memory modules or (non-customized) memory boards, or in some other kind of aggregate form, provided the main purpose of which is to provide memory.

The product concerned is currently classifiable within CN codes 8542 21 11, 8542 21 13, 8542 21 15, 8542 21 17, ex 8542 21 01 (TARIC code 8542210110), ex 8542 21 05 (TARIC code 8542210510), ex 8548 90 10 (TARIC code 8548901010), ex 8473 30 10 (TARIC code 8473301010) and ex 8473 50 10 (TARIC code 8473501010). These CN codes are given only for information.

2.   Existing measures

The measures in force are a definitive countervailing duty imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1480/2003 (1).

3.   Current situation regarding imports of the product concerned

The Commission has been informed that the countervailing duty is possibly not being levied on certain imports of the product concerned. Such situation may arise where DRAMs, whether or not incorporated into memory modules, memory boards or other aggregate forms, also contain components or DRAMs of non-Korean origin. The Commission intends to investigate this situation with a view to determining to what extent special provisions may need to be adopted in accordance with Article 24(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 (2) (‘the basic Regulation’) in order to ensure that the duty is correctly levied on imports of the product concerned. These special provisions may take the form of requirements to ensure the levying of the countervailing duty on DRAMs of Korean origin whether or not incorporated into the imported memory modules, memory boards or other aggregate forms. To this end, a requirement may be established for importers to submit, at the time of importation, a declaration of origin of the DRAMs, whether incorporated or not into memory modules, memory boards or other aggregate forms.

4.   Procedure

The Commission invites interested parties to comment on the above situation. In addition, in order to obtain the information it deems necessary for an examination of this situation, the Commission will send a copy of this notice to the Community industry and to any association of producers in the Community, to the exporters/producers in the Republic of Korea and the importers which cooperated in the investigation which lead to the imposition of the existing measures, to any association of exporters/producers, to any association of importers and to the authorities of the exporting country concerned. The abovementioned parties or other interested parties may, within 40 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, make themselves known and provide the Commission with information regarding the above situation together with supporting evidence.

Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request showing that there are particular reasons why they should be heard. This request must be made within the abovementioned 40 day time limit.

All submissions and requests made by interested parties must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified), and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax, and/or telex numbers of the interested party. All written submissions and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ‘Limited’ (3) and, in accordance with Article 29(2) of the basic Regulation, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’.

Commission address for correspondence:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Trade |
| Directorate B |
| Office: J-79 5/16 |
| B-1049 Brussels |
| Fax (32-2) 295 65 05 |
| Telex COMEU B 21877. |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Trade

Directorate B

Office: J-79 5/16

B-1049 Brussels

Fax (32-2) 295 65 05

Telex COMEU B 21877.

5.   Use of the facts available

In case interested parties do not provide any information regarding the above situation within the time limits, or significantly impede the examination of the situation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 28 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.

Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of the facts available.

If an interested party does not cooperate, or cooperates only partially, and findings are therefore based on facts available in accordance with Article 28 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to the party than if it had cooperated.

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(1)  OJ L 212, 22.8.2003, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 288, 21.10.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).

(3)  This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 29 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 (OJ L 288 21.10.1997, p. 1) and Article 12.4 of the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (ASCM).

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| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/4 |
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22.3.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/4

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Amendment by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services within France

(2005/C 70/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | France has decided to alter the public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant, as published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 120 of 23 May 2002, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes. |
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1.

France has decided to alter the public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant, as published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 120 of 23 May 2002, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes.

| 2. | The public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant is as follows:






  — | Minimum frequency

  The service must be operated all year round except on 1 January and 25 December.
  The level of service provided must be at least two return trips per day, morning and late afternoon, from Monday to Sunday.
  A third return trip must be provided for at least 90 days per year. |
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2.

The public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant is as follows:

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Minimum frequency

The service must be operated all year round except on 1 January and 25 December.

The level of service provided must be at least two return trips per day, morning and late afternoon, from Monday to Sunday.

A third return trip must be provided for at least 90 days per year.

| — | Type of aircraft used and capacity provided

  The service must be operated with a turboprop aircraft having a seating capacity of at least nine. |
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Type of aircraft used and capacity provided

The service must be operated with a turboprop aircraft having a seating capacity of at least nine.

| — | Timetables

  Timetables must be such as to enable passengers to make the round trip within the day and to spend at least seven hours at their destination, whether Brest or Ouessant. |
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Timetables

Timetables must be such as to enable passengers to make the round trip within the day and to spend at least seven hours at their destination, whether Brest or Ouessant.

| — | Flight bookings

  The price of a single ticket must not exceed:






  — | EUR 59 (plus airport dues), at 2005 values, as the standard fare, |
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Flight bookings

The price of a single ticket must not exceed:

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EUR 59 (plus airport dues), at 2005 values, as the standard fare,

| — | EUR 34 (plus airport dues), at 2005 values, for local residents, |
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EUR 34 (plus airport dues), at 2005 values, for local residents,

| — | EUR 16 (plus airport taxes), at 2005 values, for local students studying on the mainland. |
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EUR 16 (plus airport taxes), at 2005 values, for local students studying on the mainland.

Children from 2 to 12 who are not eligible for the fare stated in the third indent above must be given a 50 % reduction on the fares stated in the first and second indents.

Children under 2 shall travel free.

Season tickets must also be available.

These maximum fares shall be adjusted each year on the basis of changes in the retail price index over the 12 months.

| — | Continuity of service

  Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 3 % of the number of flights scheduled in any year. The carrier must give six months' notice before discontinuing these services.
  Community carriers are hereby informed that the operation of air services without regard to the abovementioned public service obligation may result in administrative and/or criminal penalties. |
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Continuity of service

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 3 % of the number of flights scheduled in any year. The carrier must give six months' notice before discontinuing these services.

Community carriers are hereby informed that the operation of air services without regard to the abovementioned public service obligation may result in administrative and/or criminal penalties.

| 3. | This public service obligation replaces, with effect from 1 October 2005, the public service obligation concerning scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant, as published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 120 of 23 May 2002. |
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3.

This public service obligation replaces, with effect from 1 October 2005, the public service obligation concerning scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant, as published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 120 of 23 May 2002.

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| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/5 |
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22.3.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/5

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 93/15/EEC

(2005/C 70/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)

| ESO (1) | Reference and title of the harmonised standard
  (and reference document) | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard
  Note 1 |
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| CEN | EN 13630-1:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 1: Requirements | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-2:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability of detonating cords and safety fuses | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-3:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-4:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 4: Determination of sensitiveness to impact of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-5:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 5: Determination of resistance to abrasion of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-6:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 6: Determination of resistance to tension of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-7:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 7: Determination of reliability of initiation of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-8:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 8: Determination of resistance to water of detonating cords and safety fuses | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-9:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 9: Determination of transmission of detonation from detonating cord to detonating cord | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-11:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 11: Determination of velocity of detonation of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-12:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 12: Determination of burning duration of safety fuses | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-2:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability of explosives | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-3:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of explosives | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-4:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 4: Determination of sensitiveness to impact of explosives | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-5:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 5: Determination of resistance to water | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-6:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 6: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-7:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 7: Determination of safety and reliability at extreme temperatures | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-10:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 10: Method for the verification of the means of initiation | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-11:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 11: Determination of transmission of detonation | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-13:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 13: Determination of density | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-14:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 14: Determination of velocity of detonation | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-16:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 16: Detection and measurement of toxic gases | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-1:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 1: Requirements | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-2:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-3:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to impact | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-4:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 4: Determination of resistance to abrasion of leading wires and shock tubes | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-5:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 5: Determination of resistance to cutting damage of leading wires and shock tubes | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-6:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 6: Determination of resistance to cracking in low temperatures of leading wires | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-7:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 7: Determination of the mechanical strength of leading wires, shock tubes, connections, crimps and closures | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-8:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 8: Determination of the resistance to vibration of plain detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-9:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 9: Determination of resistance to bending of detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-11:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 11: Determination of resistance to damage by dropping of detonators and relays | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-12:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 12: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-13:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 13: Determination of resistance of electric detonators to electrostatic discharge | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-16:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 16: Determination of delay accuracy | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-17:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 17: Determination of no-fire current of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-18:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 18: Determination of series firing current of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-19:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 19: Determination of firing impulse of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-20:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 20: Determination of total electrical resistance of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-21:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 21: Determination of flash-over voltage of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-22:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 22: Determination of capacitance, insulation resistance and insulation breakdown of leading wires | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-23:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 23: Determination of the shock-wave velocity of shock tube | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-24:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 24: Determination of the electrical non-conductivity of shock tube | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-25:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 25: Determination of transfer capability of surface connectors, relays and coupling accessories | — | |
| CEN | EN 13857-1:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Part 1: Terminology | — | |
| CEN | EN 13857-3:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Part 3: Information to be provided by the manufacturer or his authorised representative to the user | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-3:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 3: Determination of deflagration to detonation transition | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-4:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 4: Determination of burning rate under ambient conditions | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-7:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 7: Determination of properties of black powder | — | |

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the harmonised standard

(and reference document)

Reference of superseded standard

Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard

Note 1

CEN

EN 13630-1:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 1: Requirements

—

CEN

EN 13630-2:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability of detonating cords and safety fuses

—

CEN

EN 13630-3:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-4:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 4: Determination of sensitiveness to impact of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-5:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 5: Determination of resistance to abrasion of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-6:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 6: Determination of resistance to tension of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-7:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 7: Determination of reliability of initiation of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-8:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 8: Determination of resistance to water of detonating cords and safety fuses

—

CEN

EN 13630-9:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 9: Determination of transmission of detonation from detonating cord to detonating cord

—

CEN

EN 13630-11:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 11: Determination of velocity of detonation of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-12:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 12: Determination of burning duration of safety fuses

—

CEN

EN 13631-2:2002

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability of explosives

—

CEN

EN 13631-3:2004

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of explosives

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CEN

EN 13631-4:2002

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 4: Determination of sensitiveness to impact of explosives

—

CEN

EN 13631-5:2002

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 5: Determination of resistance to water

—

CEN

EN 13631-6:2002

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 6: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure

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CEN

EN 13631-7:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 7: Determination of safety and reliability at extreme temperatures

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CEN

EN 13631-10:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 10: Method for the verification of the means of initiation

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CEN

EN 13631-11:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 11: Determination of transmission of detonation

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CEN

EN 13631-13:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 13: Determination of density

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CEN

EN 13631-14:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 14: Determination of velocity of detonation

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CEN

EN 13631-16:2004

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 16: Detection and measurement of toxic gases

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CEN

EN 13763-1:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 1: Requirements

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CEN

EN 13763-2:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability

—

CEN

EN 13763-3:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to impact

—

CEN

EN 13763-4:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 4: Determination of resistance to abrasion of leading wires and shock tubes

—

CEN

EN 13763-5:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 5: Determination of resistance to cutting damage of leading wires and shock tubes

—

CEN

EN 13763-6:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 6: Determination of resistance to cracking in low temperatures of leading wires

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CEN

EN 13763-7:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 7: Determination of the mechanical strength of leading wires, shock tubes, connections, crimps and closures

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CEN

EN 13763-8:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 8: Determination of the resistance to vibration of plain detonators

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CEN

EN 13763-9:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 9: Determination of resistance to bending of detonators

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CEN

EN 13763-11:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 11: Determination of resistance to damage by dropping of detonators and relays

—

CEN

EN 13763-12:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 12: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure

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CEN

EN 13763-13:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 13: Determination of resistance of electric detonators to electrostatic discharge

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CEN

EN 13763-16:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 16: Determination of delay accuracy

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CEN

EN 13763-17:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 17: Determination of no-fire current of electric detonators

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CEN

EN 13763-18:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 18: Determination of series firing current of electric detonators

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CEN

EN 13763-19:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 19: Determination of firing impulse of electric detonators

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CEN

EN 13763-20:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 20: Determination of total electrical resistance of electric detonators

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CEN

EN 13763-21:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 21: Determination of flash-over voltage of electric detonators

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CEN

EN 13763-22:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 22: Determination of capacitance, insulation resistance and insulation breakdown of leading wires

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CEN

EN 13763-23:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 23: Determination of the shock-wave velocity of shock tube

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CEN

EN 13763-24:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 24: Determination of the electrical non-conductivity of shock tube

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CEN

EN 13763-25:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 25: Determination of transfer capability of surface connectors, relays and coupling accessories

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CEN

EN 13857-1:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Part 1: Terminology

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CEN

EN 13857-3:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Part 3: Information to be provided by the manufacturer or his authorised representative to the user

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CEN

EN 13938-3:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 3: Determination of deflagration to detonation transition

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CEN

EN 13938-4:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 4: Determination of burning rate under ambient conditions

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CEN

EN 13938-7:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 7: Determination of properties of black powder

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NOTE:

| — | Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC (2) of the European Parliament and Council amended by the Directive 98/48/EC (3). |
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Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC (2) of the European Parliament and Council amended by the Directive 98/48/EC (3).

| — | Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages. |
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Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages.

| — | This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list. [this note has only to be included in the case of a consolidated list] |
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This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list. [this note has only to be included in the case of a consolidated list]

More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/

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(1)  ESO: European Standardisation Organisation:

| — | CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, Tel.(32-2) 550 08 11; fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cenorm.be) |
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CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, Tel.(32-2) 550 08 11; fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cenorm.be)

| — | CENELEC: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, Tel.(32-2) 519 68 71; fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org) |
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CENELEC: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, Tel.(32-2) 519 68 71; fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org)

| — | ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, Tel.(33) 492 94 42 00; fax (33) 493 65 47 16, (http://www.etsi.org) |
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ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, Tel.(33) 492 94 42 00; fax (33) 493 65 47 16, (http://www.etsi.org)

Note 1 Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise.

Note 3 In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard (column 3) therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive.

(2)  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.

(3)  OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18.

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| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/9 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/9

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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

(2005/C 70/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of decision:

Member State: United Kingdom

Aid No: N 144/2004

Title: Prolongation Viridian Growth Fund

Objective(s): Risk Capital for SMEs

Duration:

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

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

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| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/10 |
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22.3.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/10

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3766 — Nordic Capital/Leaf Int)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2005/C 70/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 14 March 2005 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 Nordic Capital Fund V (‘Nordic Capital V’, Jersey), belonging to the group Nordic Capital, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Leaf International BV (‘Leaf’, The Netherlands) currently solely controlled by CVC Capital Partners Sàrl (CVC, Luxembourg) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 14 March 2005 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 Nordic Capital Fund V (‘Nordic Capital V’, Jersey), belonging to the group Nordic Capital, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Leaf International BV (‘Leaf’, The Netherlands) currently solely controlled by CVC Capital Partners Sàrl (CVC, Luxembourg) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking Nordic Capital V: private equity fund, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking Nordic Capital V: private equity fund,

| — | for undertaking CVC: private equity funds, |
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for undertaking CVC: private equity funds,

| — | for undertaking Leaf: production and marketing of candies, chewing-gums and other sugar confectionary products. |
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for undertaking Leaf: production and marketing of candies, chewing-gums and other sugar confectionary 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. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3766 — Nordic Capital/Leaf Int. to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition, |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3766 — Nordic Capital/Leaf Int. to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition,

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

(2)  Available on DG COMP website:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/legislation/consultation/simplified_tru.pdf.

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| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/11 |
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22.3.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/11

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.3584 — Hutchison Whampoa/North DN)

(2005/C 70/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 10 March 2005, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3584. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3584. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/11 |
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22.3.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/11

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.3579 — WPP/Grey)

(2005/C 70/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 24 January 2005, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3579. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3579. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/12 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/12

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3769 — The Coca-Cola Company/Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company/Multon)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2005/C 70/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 15 March 2005, 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 The Coca-Cola Company (‘TCCC’, USA) and Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. (‘CCHBC’, Greece) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Multon (Russian Federation) by purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 15 March 2005, 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 The Coca-Cola Company (‘TCCC’, USA) and Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. (‘CCHBC’, Greece) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Multon (Russian Federation) by purchase of shares.

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






  — | for TCCC: brand owner and supplier of soft drink concentrates, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for TCCC: brand owner and supplier of soft drink concentrates,

| — | for CCHBC: licensed bottler that produces and sells TCCC-branded beverages, |
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for CCHBC: licensed bottler that produces and sells TCCC-branded beverages,

| — | for Multon: bottling, distributing and marketing of fruit juices and nectars in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. |
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for Multon: bottling, distributing and marketing of fruit juices and nectars in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3769 — The Coca-Cola Company/Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company/Multon, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition, |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3769 — The Coca-Cola Company/Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company/Multon, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition,

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

(2)  Available on DG COMP website:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/legislation/consultation/simplified_tru.pdf.

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| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/13 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3755 — Nordic Capital/Nycomed)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2005/C 70/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 14 March 2005 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 Nordic Capital Fund V (‘Nordic Capital V’, Jersey), belonging to the group Nordic Capital, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Nycomed (‘Nycomed’, Denmark), currently jointly controlled by the Credit Suisse Group (‘CSG’) and the Blackstone Group, by way of purchase of shares. CSG will retain joint control over Nycomed. |
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1.

On 14 March 2005 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 Nordic Capital Fund V (‘Nordic Capital V’, Jersey), belonging to the group Nordic Capital, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Nycomed (‘Nycomed’, Denmark), currently jointly controlled by the Credit Suisse Group (‘CSG’) and the Blackstone Group, by way of purchase of shares. CSG will retain joint control over Nycomed.

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






  — | for undertaking ‘Nordic Capital V’: private equity fund, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking ‘Nordic Capital V’: private equity fund,

| — | for undertaking ‘CSG’: global financial services group, |
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for undertaking ‘CSG’: global financial services group,

| — | for undertaking ‘Nycomed’: manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals. |
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—

for undertaking ‘Nycomed’: manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3755 — Nordic Capital/Nycomed to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition, |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3755 — Nordic Capital/Nycomed to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition,

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

(2)  Available on DG COMP website:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/legislation/consultation/simplified_tru.pdf.

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III Notices

Commission

| 22.3.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 70/14 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 70/14

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F-Quimper: operation of scheduled air services

Invitation to tender issued by France pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for the operation of scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant

(2005/C 70/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1.   Introduction: Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, France has decided to impose a public service obligation on scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant. The standards required by this public service obligation were published in the
  Official Journal of the European Union C 70 of 22 March 2005.

If on 1 September 2005 no air carrier has commenced or is about to commence operating scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant in accordance with the public service obligation imposed and without requesting financial compensation, France has decided, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4(1)(d) of the abovementioned Regulation, to limit access to a single air carrier and to offer the right to operate such services from 1 October 2005 by public tender.

2.   Object of the invitation to tender: Operation from 1 October 2005 of scheduled air services between Brest (Guipavas) and Ouessant in accordance with the public service obligation imposed on this route, as published in the
  Official Journal of the European Union C 70 of 22 March 2005.

3.   Participation: Participation is open to all air carriers holding a valid operating licence issued by a Member State under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 of 23 July 1992 on licensing of air carriers.

4.   Tender procedure: This invitation to tender is subject to points d, e, f, g, h and i of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92.

5.   Tender dossier: The complete tender dossier, comprising the specific rules governing the invitation to tender and the public service delegation agreement together with its technical annex (text of the public service obligations published in the Official Journal of the European Communities) may be obtained free of charge from:

Conseil Général du Finistère, Direction des déplacements, routes et bâtiments, Kervir-Izella, Zone industrielle de l'Hippodrome, 8, rue de Kerhuel, F-29196 Quimper Cedex, tel. (33-2) 98 76 21 77, fax: (33-2) 98 76 25 80, e-mail: christiane.rannou@cg29.fr.

6.   Financial compensation: Tenders must explicitly state the amount of compensation required for operating the route for three years from the scheduled starting date (with an annual breakdown). The exact amount of compensation finally granted will be determined each year ex-post on the basis of the costs and revenue actually generated by the service, within the limits of the amount given in the tender. This maximum limit may be revised only in the event of unforeseen changes in operating conditions.

The annual payments will be made in the form of instalments and a balance. The balance will be paid only after approval of the carrier's accounts for the route in question and verification that the service has been operated in accordance with the conditions laid down in point 8 below.

In the event of termination of the contract before its normal expiry date, point 8 will be applied as soon as possible to allow payment to the carrier of the balance due, the maximum amount referred to in the first subparagraph being reduced, where appropriate, in proportion to the actual duration of the service.

7.   Duration of the contract: The duration of the contract (public service delegation agreement) is three years from the date scheduled for the commencement of the services mentioned in point 2 of this invitation to tender.

8.   Verification of the operation of the service and of the carrier's accounts: The operation of the service and the carrier's cost accounting for the route in question will be examined at least once a year in cooperation with the carrier.

9.   Termination of contract and notice: The contract may be cancelled by either contracting party before the end of the normal period of validity by giving six months' advance notice. If the carrier fails to respect a public service obligation, it shall be deemed to have terminated the contract without notice if it does not resume the service in accordance with the public service obligations within one month of the serving of formal notice.

10.   Reductions in financial compensation: Failure by the carrier to observe the period of notice stipulated in point 9 will be penalised either by an administrative fine, pursuant to Article R.330-20 of the Civil Aviation Code, or by a reduction in financial compensation calculated on the basis of the number of months of default and the real operating loss of the service during the year in question, not exceeding the maximum financial compensation provided for in point 6.

In the event of serious breaches of the public service obligations, the carrier may be deemed to have terminated the contract without notice.

In the event of minor breaches of the public service obligation, the maximum financial compensation provided for in point 6 shall be reduced, without prejudice to the application of the provisions of Article R.330-20 of the Civil Aviation Code. Such reductions will take account, as appropriate, of the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier, the number of flights made with less than the required capacity, the number of flights not complying with the public service obligations regarding stops, and the number of days of non-compliance with the public service obligations regarding time at destination, fares charged or the use of computerised booking services.

11.   Submission of tenders: Tenders must be sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, the postmark serving as proof, or delivered by hand with receipt, at the latest six weeks from the date of publication of this invitation to tender in the Official Journal of the European Union, before 17.00 (local time) to the following address:

Conseil Général du Finistère, Direction des déplacements, routes et bâtiments, Kervir-Izella, Zone industrielle de l'Hippodrome, 8, rue de Kerhuel, F-29196 Quimper Cedex, tel. (33-2) 98 76 21 77, fax (33-2) 98 76 25 80, e-mail: christiane.rannou@cg29.fr.

12.   Validity of the invitation to tender: In accordance with Article 4(1)(d) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92, the validity of this invitation to tender is subject to the condition that no Community carrier presents by 1 September 2005 a programme for operating the route in question from 1 October 2005 in accordance with the public service obligation imposed, without receiving any financial compensation.

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