# Official Journal C 295/2018

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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 295 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6121 August 2018 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 295

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6121 August 2018

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| Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 295/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2018/C 295/02 | Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Changes to public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
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  ) | 2 |

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2018/C 295/01

Euro exchange rates

1

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2018/C 295/02

Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Changes to public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
  1
  )

1

2

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 295/03 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8981 — IFF/Frutarom) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2018/C 295/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9042 — Keolis/Amey/W&B Rail Franchise) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 5 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2018/C 295/03

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8981 — IFF/Frutarom) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

3

2018/C 295/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9042 — Keolis/Amey/W&B Rail Franchise) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

5

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 21.8.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 295/1 |
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21.8.2018

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 295/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

20 August 2018

(2018/C 295/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1420 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 126,25 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4588 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,89478 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,4918 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,1366 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 123,00 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,6720 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,706 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 323,53 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,3037 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,6490 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 6,9863 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5631 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4927 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,9645 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7255 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5665 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 281,69 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 16,6561 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,8351 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4170 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 661,78 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6828 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 60,953 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 76,7235 |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,726 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 4,4818 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 21,6300 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 79,7400 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1420

JPY

Japanese yen

126,25

DKK

Danish krone

7,4588

GBP

Pound sterling

0,89478

SEK

Swedish krona

10,4918

CHF

Swiss franc

1,1366

ISK

Iceland króna

123,00

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,6720

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,706

HUF

Hungarian forint

323,53

PLN

Polish zloty

4,3037

RON

Romanian leu

4,6490

TRY

Turkish lira

6,9863

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5631

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4927

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,9645

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7255

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5665

KRW

South Korean won

1 281,69

ZAR

South African rand

16,6561

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,8351

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4170

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 661,78

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6828

PHP

Philippine peso

60,953

RUB

Russian rouble

76,7235

THB

Thai baht

37,726

BRL

Brazilian real

4,4818

MXN

Mexican peso

21,6300

INR

Indian rupee

79,7400

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

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 21.8.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 295/2 |
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21.8.2018

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Changes to public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 295/02)

| Member State | France |
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| Route concerned | Castres-Paris (Orly) |
| Original date of entry into force of the public service obligation | 6 May 2002 |
| Date of entry into force of the changes | 1 June 2019 |
| Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained | For further information please contact:





  Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile |
| DTA/SDT/T2 |
| 50 rue Henry Farman |
| 75 720 Paris Cedex 15 |
| France |
| Tel. +33 158094321 |
| Email: osp-compagnies.dta@aviation-civile.gouv.fr |

Member State

France

Route concerned

Castres-Paris (Orly)

Original date of entry into force of the public service obligation

6 May 2002

Date of entry into force of the changes

1 June 2019

Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained

For further information please contact:

Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile

DTA/SDT/T2

50 rue Henry Farman

75 720 Paris Cedex 15

France

Tel. +33 158094321

Email: osp-compagnies.dta@aviation-civile.gouv.fr

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 21.8.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 295/3 |
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21.8.2018

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 295/3

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8981 — IFF/Frutarom)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 295/03)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (‘IFF’) (United States), |
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (‘IFF’) (United States),

| — | Frutarom Industries Ltd. (‘Frutarom’) (Israel). |
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Frutarom Industries Ltd. (‘Frutarom’) (Israel).

IFF acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Frutarom. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

—   for IFF: developing, creating, and selling flavours and fragrances that are used in consumer goods industries, such as food and beverage, personal care, or household products industries,

—   for Frutarom: developing, producing, and marketing taste and health products, including flavours, fine ingredients, pharmaceutical/nutraceutical products, and cosmetics and personal care products that are used, amongst others, in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

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

M.8981 — IFF/Frutarom

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

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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

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21.8.2018

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 295/5

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9042 — Keolis/Amey/W&B Rail Franchise)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 295/04)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Keolis (UK) Limited (‘Keolis’, United Kingdom), ultimately controlled by Société nationale des chemins de fer français (SNCF); |
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Keolis (UK) Limited (‘Keolis’, United Kingdom), ultimately controlled by Société nationale des chemins de fer français (SNCF);

| — | Amey Rail Limited (‘Amey’, United Kingdom), ultimately owned by Ferrovial S.A. (Spain); |
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Amey Rail Limited (‘Amey’, United Kingdom), ultimately owned by Ferrovial S.A. (Spain);

| — | Wales and Borders Rail Franchise (‘W&B Rail Franchise’, United Kingdom). |
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Wales and Borders Rail Franchise (‘W&B Rail Franchise’, United Kingdom).

Keolis and Amey acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the W&B Rail Franchise.

The concentration is accomplished by way of a franchise agreement.

2.

—   Keolis: provision of public transportation services in 16 countries across the world;

—   Amey: provision of infrastructure asset management services to private and public sectors mainly in the UK;

—   W&B Rail Franchise: provision of passenger rail services across Wales, as well as services to destinations in England (on longer distance rail services originating or terminating in Wales).

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

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

M.9042 — Keolis/Amey/W&B Rail Franchise

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

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax: +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

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

Fax: +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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

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