# Official Journal C 436/2014

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 575 December 2014 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 436

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 575 December 2014

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2014/C 436/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7011 — SNCF / SNCB / Thalys JV) (
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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2014/C 436/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7011 — SNCF / SNCB / Thalys JV) (
  1
  )

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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2014/C 436/02 | Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on sport as a driver of innovation and economic growth | 2 |
| | European Commission |
| 2014/C 436/03 | Euro exchange rates | 6 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2014/C 436/02

Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on sport as a driver of innovation and economic growth

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European Commission

2014/C 436/03

Euro exchange rates

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2014/C 436/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7463 — CVC/Betafence) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 7 |
| 2014/C 436/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7439 — EPH/Eggborough HoldCo 2) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 8 |
| 2014/C 436/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7468 — Oji Holdings/Itochu Corporation/Sales and Production JVs) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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| 2014/C 436/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7276 — GlaxoSmithKline/Novartis vaccines business (excl. influenza)/Novartis consumer health business) (
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  ) | 10 |
| 2014/C 436/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7275 — Novartis/GlaxoSmithKline oncology business) (
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  ) | 11 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2014/C 436/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7463 — CVC/Betafence) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

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2014/C 436/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7439 — EPH/Eggborough HoldCo 2) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

8

2014/C 436/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7468 — Oji Holdings/Itochu Corporation/Sales and Production JVs) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

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9

2014/C 436/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7276 — GlaxoSmithKline/Novartis vaccines business (excl. influenza)/Novartis consumer health business) (
  1
  )

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10

2014/C 436/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7275 — Novartis/GlaxoSmithKline oncology business) (
  1
  )

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| | Corrigenda |
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| 2014/C 436/09 | Corrigendum to the Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1270/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine applies ( OJ C 429, 29.11.2014 ) | 12 |

Corrigenda

2014/C 436/09

Corrigendum to the Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1270/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine applies ( OJ C 429, 29.11.2014 )

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 5.12.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 436/1 |
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5.12.2014

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 436/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.7011 — SNCF / SNCB / Thalys JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2014/C 436/01)

On 19 September 2014, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in French language and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32014M7011. EUR-Lex is the online access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32014M7011. EUR-Lex is the online access to the European law.

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

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

| 5.12.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 436/2 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on sport as a driver of innovation and economic growth

(2014/C 436/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES,

I.   RECALLING:

| 1. | That the Council Conclusions of 26 November 2013 on the contribution of sport to the EU economy, and in particular to addressing youth unemployment and social inclusion, recognized the potential of sport in creating jobs and in supporting local economic development, together with ‘spill-over’ effects on other sectors (1). |
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That the Council Conclusions of 26 November 2013 on the contribution of sport to the EU economy, and in particular to addressing youth unemployment and social inclusion, recognized the potential of sport in creating jobs and in supporting local economic development, together with ‘spill-over’ effects on other sectors (1).

| 2. | That the Council on 21 May 2014 adopted a second European Union Work Plan for Sport for 2014-2017 which highlighted the important contribution of sport to the overall goals of the Europe 2020 strategy, given the sector’s strong potential to contribute to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and new jobs, and included, to this end, the economic benefits of sport and innovation as one of its priority themes (2). |
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That the Council on 21 May 2014 adopted a second European Union Work Plan for Sport for 2014-2017 which highlighted the important contribution of sport to the overall goals of the Europe 2020 strategy, given the sector’s strong potential to contribute to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and new jobs, and included, to this end, the economic benefits of sport and innovation as one of its priority themes (2).

| 3. | That sport represents an economic sector of significant importance to the European Union, accounting for 1,76 % of the EU Gross Value Added (GVA) (3) with a share in the national economies comparable to agriculture, forestry and fisheries combined. In addition to these direct effects, a share of 1,22 % of the EU GVA is generated indirectly through multiplier effects. Regarding the labour market, sport-related employment represents 2,12 % of total employment in the EU. Furthermore, the economy linked to the sport sector has proved to be exceptionally resilient during economic crisis (4). |
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That sport represents an economic sector of significant importance to the European Union, accounting for 1,76 % of the EU Gross Value Added (GVA) (3) with a share in the national economies comparable to agriculture, forestry and fisheries combined. In addition to these direct effects, a share of 1,22 % of the EU GVA is generated indirectly through multiplier effects. Regarding the labour market, sport-related employment represents 2,12 % of total employment in the EU. Furthermore, the economy linked to the sport sector has proved to be exceptionally resilient during economic crisis (4).

II.   CONSIDERING THAT:

| 4. | Sport, the largest non-governmental movement in Europe, is an important driver of innovation. Spurred by intense competition, sport has an in-built and inherent incentive pushing participants towards constant improvement in performance and excellence. |
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Sport, the largest non-governmental movement in Europe, is an important driver of innovation. Spurred by intense competition, sport has an in-built and inherent incentive pushing participants towards constant improvement in performance and excellence.

| 5. | Many sports attract considerable financial resources through sponsorship and the sale of media rights, and are thus able to invest heavily in the development of innovative equipment and materials that provide to participants or teams a competitive advantage. |
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Many sports attract considerable financial resources through sponsorship and the sale of media rights, and are thus able to invest heavily in the development of innovative equipment and materials that provide to participants or teams a competitive advantage.

| 6. | This combination of intense competition and the availability of financial resources has resulted in a sport industry characterised by constant and rapid waves of innovation. Innovations have made sport technology a leader in certain fields of applied science: textile technology, mechanics of human motion, new materials, sensors, actuators, human-oriented design, and others. |
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This combination of intense competition and the availability of financial resources has resulted in a sport industry characterised by constant and rapid waves of innovation. Innovations have made sport technology a leader in certain fields of applied science: textile technology, mechanics of human motion, new materials, sensors, actuators, human-oriented design, and others.

| 7. | It is also apparent that innovations in sport can have relevant spill-over effects to other sectors of the economy. There are already good examples of transferable innovation from sports that can be found in other sectors, thus becoming available to a wider range of consumers. For instance in manufacturing, electronics, IT/software, health and healthcare, food and drinks, tourism, education, entertainment and automotive sectors. |
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It is also apparent that innovations in sport can have relevant spill-over effects to other sectors of the economy. There are already good examples of transferable innovation from sports that can be found in other sectors, thus becoming available to a wider range of consumers. For instance in manufacturing, electronics, IT/software, health and healthcare, food and drinks, tourism, education, entertainment and automotive sectors.

| 8. | Sport is a highly intensive research and innovation sector as it is driven by increasing demand for performance enhancement, injury prevention, personalised design and mass customisation as well as the need to integrate sustainability across the entire supply-chain. Furthermore, through design and analysis, it utilises and integrates many disciplines, including materials science and engineering, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics, biomechanics, electronics, computer science and others. |
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Sport is a highly intensive research and innovation sector as it is driven by increasing demand for performance enhancement, injury prevention, personalised design and mass customisation as well as the need to integrate sustainability across the entire supply-chain. Furthermore, through design and analysis, it utilises and integrates many disciplines, including materials science and engineering, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics, biomechanics, electronics, computer science and others.

| 9. | Major sport events can have potential for considerable input to the local, regional and national economy. Major sport events can, therefore, serve as a platform to launch and develop new products and services including social innovations (5). |
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Major sport events can have potential for considerable input to the local, regional and national economy. Major sport events can, therefore, serve as a platform to launch and develop new products and services including social innovations (5).

III.   RECOGNISE THAT:

| 10. | Sport can contribute to the EU’s efforts to recover from the ongoing economic difficulties since sport is a developing industry and is largely resilient to the economic cycle. |
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Sport can contribute to the EU’s efforts to recover from the ongoing economic difficulties since sport is a developing industry and is largely resilient to the economic cycle.

| 11. | Weaknesses in research and innovation systems in the EU can hold back growth potential, and sport could represent an important driver to narrow the gap in EU innovation. |
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Weaknesses in research and innovation systems in the EU can hold back growth potential, and sport could represent an important driver to narrow the gap in EU innovation.

| 12. | Horizon 2020, the new EU programme for research and innovation implementing the Innovation Union (the EU 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe’s global competitiveness) recognises the key importance of strategic investments in technologies and advanced materials (6). It is therefore a useful tool in the field of sport. Furthermore COSME, the EU programme for the competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium Enterprises, can contribute to business creation and growth by supporting, inter alia, cluster creation and internationalisation in the field of sport (7). |
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Horizon 2020, the new EU programme for research and innovation implementing the Innovation Union (the EU 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe’s global competitiveness) recognises the key importance of strategic investments in technologies and advanced materials (6). It is therefore a useful tool in the field of sport. Furthermore COSME, the EU programme for the competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium Enterprises, can contribute to business creation and growth by supporting, inter alia, cluster creation and internationalisation in the field of sport (7).

| 13. | Sport clusters can provide a favourable environment not only for promoting sport and physical activity but also for product innovation and business creation (8). |
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Sport clusters can provide a favourable environment not only for promoting sport and physical activity but also for product innovation and business creation (8).

| 14. | Intellectual property rights (IPR) in the area of sport represent important sources of income for sports. Infringements of intellectual property rights (IPR) could discourage investments in innovation (9). |
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Intellectual property rights (IPR) in the area of sport represent important sources of income for sports. Infringements of intellectual property rights (IPR) could discourage investments in innovation (9).

| 15. | A better understanding of the implications of sport-related activities for the European economy, directly and indirectly, can lead to the better exploitation of the potential of sport in terms of growth and employment and as a driver for innovation, as well as to the maximisation of the spill-over effects of spending and investing in sport and the maximisation of exploitation of the existing sport infrastructure through innovative and cost-effective approaches. |
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A better understanding of the implications of sport-related activities for the European economy, directly and indirectly, can lead to the better exploitation of the potential of sport in terms of growth and employment and as a driver for innovation, as well as to the maximisation of the spill-over effects of spending and investing in sport and the maximisation of exploitation of the existing sport infrastructure through innovative and cost-effective approaches.

| 16. | Measures aiming at improving access to international markets shall also benefit the EU sport sector. |
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Measures aiming at improving access to international markets shall also benefit the EU sport sector.

IV.   IN THIS CONTEXT, INVITES THE EU MEMBER STATES, WITH DUE REGARD FOR THE PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY, TO:

| 17. | Promote, where appropriate, the creation and development of both cross-sectoral and cross-border clusters involving local administrations, universities, research centres, industry and sport bodies, specialized in research and development, technology transfer and innovative solutions for sport, that actively contribute to the overall economy, facilitating the creation of spill-over effects. Such cooperation could be supported in particular by the cross-border programmes funded by the European structural funds. |
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Promote, where appropriate, the creation and development of both cross-sectoral and cross-border clusters involving local administrations, universities, research centres, industry and sport bodies, specialized in research and development, technology transfer and innovative solutions for sport, that actively contribute to the overall economy, facilitating the creation of spill-over effects. Such cooperation could be supported in particular by the cross-border programmes funded by the European structural funds.

| 18. | Encourage initiatives which would contribute to boosting growth and better exploring the innovation potential of sport for the wider economy and to amplifying spill-over effects by encouraging and facilitating, inter alia, the transfer and take-up of technological innovations from the sport sector by other sectors of the economy. This could facilitate access for the sport sector to a wider range of funding sources, such as innovative financing and venture capital aiming at financial self-sustainability. |
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18.

Encourage initiatives which would contribute to boosting growth and better exploring the innovation potential of sport for the wider economy and to amplifying spill-over effects by encouraging and facilitating, inter alia, the transfer and take-up of technological innovations from the sport sector by other sectors of the economy. This could facilitate access for the sport sector to a wider range of funding sources, such as innovative financing and venture capital aiming at financial self-sustainability.

| 19. | Foster and facilitate innovation, access to sustainable financing and the business environment for sport and the sport-related industries. |
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19.

Foster and facilitate innovation, access to sustainable financing and the business environment for sport and the sport-related industries.

| 20. | Disseminate information and exchange good experiences and best practices among themselves in a European context on ways to create and support strategic partnerships between key stakeholders in different fields aimed at strengthening the role of sport as a driver of innovation and economic growth. |
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Disseminate information and exchange good experiences and best practices among themselves in a European context on ways to create and support strategic partnerships between key stakeholders in different fields aimed at strengthening the role of sport as a driver of innovation and economic growth.

V.   INVITES THE MEMBER STATES, THE COMMISSION AND SPORT STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPHERES OF COMPETENCE TO:

| 21. | Foster conditions for the creation of an environment favorable to the development of technological innovation in the field of sport and promote sport as a source of growth and employment in the relevant sectors. |
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21.

Foster conditions for the creation of an environment favorable to the development of technological innovation in the field of sport and promote sport as a source of growth and employment in the relevant sectors.

| 22. | Strive to develop strategies and cross-sectoral policies aimed at generating research and innovation in the field of sport and explore the possibilities of promoting public-private partnerships regarding sport infrastructure projects by supporting the exchange of best practices at EU level. |
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Strive to develop strategies and cross-sectoral policies aimed at generating research and innovation in the field of sport and explore the possibilities of promoting public-private partnerships regarding sport infrastructure projects by supporting the exchange of best practices at EU level.

VI.   INVITES THE MEMBER STATES AND THE COMMISSION WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPHERES OF COMPETENCE AND WITH DUE REGARD FOR THE PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY, TO:

| 23. | Raise awareness about the potential of sport as a ‘new source of growth and employment in Europe’, through information and coordination at national and EU level. |
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23.

Raise awareness about the potential of sport as a ‘new source of growth and employment in Europe’, through information and coordination at national and EU level.

| 24. | Encourage the use of EU funding instruments, where appropriate, including Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EU programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME), to develop innovative solutions concerning the economic dimension of the sport sector (10) for long term socioeconomic impact; and assess if there is room for further improvement regarding the inclusion of research and innovation related to sport in existing EU funding schemes. |
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24.

Encourage the use of EU funding instruments, where appropriate, including Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EU programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME), to develop innovative solutions concerning the economic dimension of the sport sector (10) for long term socioeconomic impact; and assess if there is room for further improvement regarding the inclusion of research and innovation related to sport in existing EU funding schemes.

VII.   INVITES THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO:

| 25. | Support cluster collaboration in the sport sector across Member States, for instance under COSME (11). |
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25.

Support cluster collaboration in the sport sector across Member States, for instance under COSME (11).

| 26. | Explore, within the context of the Expert Group on the Economic Dimension (12), the possibility of mapping-out existing research and collecting examples of best practice within the areas of innovation in sport, as well as the relationship between sport and economic growth, with a view to collecting and sharing successful experiences regarding the innovative and economic aspects of sport. |
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26.

Explore, within the context of the Expert Group on the Economic Dimension (12), the possibility of mapping-out existing research and collecting examples of best practice within the areas of innovation in sport, as well as the relationship between sport and economic growth, with a view to collecting and sharing successful experiences regarding the innovative and economic aspects of sport.

| 27. | Continue the collection of statistics and the analysis of the economic importance of sport. |
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27.

Continue the collection of statistics and the analysis of the economic importance of sport.

| 28. | Organise a high-level cross-sectoral event on the contribution of sport to innovation and economic growth, taking into account its spill-over effects on the wider economy based on identified transnational actions that can be promoted and become the basis for a relevant assessment. |
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28.

Organise a high-level cross-sectoral event on the contribution of sport to innovation and economic growth, taking into account its spill-over effects on the wider economy based on identified transnational actions that can be promoted and become the basis for a relevant assessment.

| 29. | In the context of the European Week of Sport, encourage initiatives by actors operating in sport-related business and research, in order for them to share their advances in the field. |
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29.

In the context of the European Week of Sport, encourage initiatives by actors operating in sport-related business and research, in order for them to share their advances in the field.

| 30. | Include, where appropriate, issues related to sport-related industry and innovations in the field of sport in the context of its bilateral contacts and relations with relevant third countries, in order to help EU industry to better exploit future opportunities. |
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30.

Include, where appropriate, issues related to sport-related industry and innovations in the field of sport in the context of its bilateral contacts and relations with relevant third countries, in order to help EU industry to better exploit future opportunities.

| 31. | Support transnational initiatives (e.g. exchange of good practices, studies, networks, projects) focussing on the implementation of national and international strategic actions on better exploring the innovation potential of sport for the wider economy within the framework of EU funding programmes with the focus on enlarging the spill-over effect of sport. |
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31.

Support transnational initiatives (e.g. exchange of good practices, studies, networks, projects) focussing on the implementation of national and international strategic actions on better exploring the innovation potential of sport for the wider economy within the framework of EU funding programmes with the focus on enlarging the spill-over effect of sport.

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(1)  http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/139733.pdf

(2)  http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/142704.pdf

(3)  Study on the contribution of sport to economic growth and employment in the EU, November 2012. http://ec.europa.eu/sport/library/studies/study-contribution-spors-economic-growth-final-rpt.pdf

(4)  http://www.oecd.org/mcm/C-MIN(2013)1-ENG.pdf

(5)  Social innovations are to be understood as new strategies, concepts, ideas and organizations that meet social needs of all kinds — from working conditions and education to community development and health — that extend and strengthen civil society.

(6)  http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020-section/leadership-enabling-and-industrial-technologies

(7)  http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/initiatives/cosme/index_en.htm

(8)  Clusters are groups of specialized enterprises and other innovation actors that are located near each other and that cooperate closely together. Clusters are important for job creation because 38 % of EU jobs are based in such regional strongholds.

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/initiatives/cluster/index_en.htm

(9)  In 2012, custom officials in the EU seized counterfeit sport shoes worth more than EUR 36,5 million. Besides physical goods, IPR infringements also include the unauthorised broadcasting of copyright works contained in televised sporting events.

(10)  For instance, the use of tools such as Public Procurement for Innovation. Public procurement of innovative goods and services can be an important tool for regional authorities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public services and address their challenges and needs. Innovation encourages more efficient public services and can facilitate the delivery of vital infrastructure and services. Furthermore, the revised public procurement Directives (the Concession Directive 2014/23/EU, the Public Sector Directive 2014/24/EU and the Utilities Directive 2014/25/EU) provide additional tools through which Member States can pursue innovative, green or social public procurement.

(11)  http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/initiatives/cluster/internationalisation/index_en.htm

(12)  As established by the European Work Plan for Sport 2014-2017.

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European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

4 December 2014

(2014/C 436/03)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2311 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 147,64 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4400 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,78610 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,2747 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2035 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,7210 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,616 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 306,90 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1614 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4290 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,7556 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,4692 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3998 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,5440 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5888 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6187 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 373,54 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 13,7641 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,5777 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,6753 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 15 157,92 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,2454 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 54,846 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 65,7875 |
| THB | Thai baht | 40,518 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,1728 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 17,3743 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 76,2063 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2311

JPY

Japanese yen

147,64

DKK

Danish krone

7,4400

GBP

Pound sterling

0,78610

SEK

Swedish krona

9,2747

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2035

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,7210

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,616

HUF

Hungarian forint

306,90

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1614

RON

Romanian leu

4,4290

TRY

Turkish lira

2,7556

AUD

Australian dollar

1,4692

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3998

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,5440

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5888

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6187

KRW

South Korean won

1 373,54

ZAR

South African rand

13,7641

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,5777

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,6753

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

15 157,92

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,2454

PHP

Philippine peso

54,846

RUB

Russian rouble

65,7875

THB

Thai baht

40,518

BRL

Brazilian real

3,1728

MXN

Mexican peso

17,3743

INR

Indian rupee

76,2063

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

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 5.12.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 436/7 |
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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7463 — CVC/Betafence)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2014/C 436/04)

| 1. | On 28 November 2014 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. (‘CVC’, Luxembourg) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of the undertaking Betafence Holding NV (‘Betafence’, Belgium) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 28 November 2014 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. (‘CVC’, Luxembourg) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of the undertaking Betafence Holding NV (‘Betafence’, Belgium) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for CVC: advice to and management of investment funds,
  —   for Betafence: the production of fencing systems (both industrial and consumer), industrial mesh, cable and wire, and gabions. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for CVC: advice to and management of investment funds,

—   for Betafence: the production of fencing systems (both industrial and consumer), industrial mesh, cable and wire, and gabions.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. 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 this Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. 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 this 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 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7463 — CVC/Betafence, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

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 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7463 — CVC/Betafence, to the following 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’).

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7439 — EPH/Eggborough HoldCo 2)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2014/C 436/05)

| 1. | On 28 November 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Energetický a průmyslový holding (‘EPH’, Czech Republic), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of Eggborough HoldCo 2 S.à r.l. (‘Eggborough’, Luxembourg), by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 28 November 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Energetický a průmyslový holding (‘EPH’, Czech Republic), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of Eggborough HoldCo 2 S.à r.l. (‘Eggborough’, Luxembourg), by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   EPH: is active in coal extraction, electricity and heat production, distribution and supply as well as gas supply, mainly in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and Poland,
  —   Eggborough: owns a coal-fired power plant producing electricity in the UK. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   EPH: is active in coal extraction, electricity and heat production, distribution and supply as well as gas supply, mainly in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and Poland,

—   Eggborough: owns a coal-fired power plant producing electricity in the UK.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. 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. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. 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. | 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 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7439 — EPH/Eggborough HoldCo 2 to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

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 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7439 — EPH/Eggborough HoldCo 2 to the following 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’).

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7468 — Oji Holdings/Itochu Corporation/Sales and Production JVs)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2014/C 436/06)

| 1. | On 27 November 2014, 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 Itochu Enex Co., Ltd (‘Itochu Enex’ of Japan) and Oji Green Resources Co., Ltd (‘Oji Green’ of Japan) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a sales and a production joint ventures by way of purchase of shares in two newly created companies constituting joint ventures. |
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1.

On 27 November 2014, 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 Itochu Enex Co., Ltd (‘Itochu Enex’ of Japan) and Oji Green Resources Co., Ltd (‘Oji Green’ of Japan) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a sales and a production joint ventures by way of purchase of shares in two newly created companies constituting joint ventures.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for Itochu Enex: sales of energy related products such as petroleum products, LP gas and other types of gas, electric power as well as vehicle-related products and services,
  —   for Oji Green: sales of pulp and wood products, plantation and energy business,
  —   for the production and sales joint ventures: production and retail supply of electricity in Japan. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for Itochu Enex: sales of energy related products such as petroleum products, LP gas and other types of gas, electric power as well as vehicle-related products and services,

—   for Oji Green: sales of pulp and wood products, plantation and energy business,

—   for the production and sales joint ventures: production and retail supply of electricity in Japan.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. 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 this Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. 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 this 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 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7468 — Oji Holdings/Itochu Corporation/Sales and Production JVs, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

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 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7468 — Oji Holdings/Itochu Corporation/Sales and Production JVs, to the following 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’).

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7276 — GlaxoSmithKline/Novartis vaccines business (excl. influenza)/Novartis consumer health business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2014/C 436/07)

| 1. | On 28 November 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which GlaxoSmithKline plc. (‘GSK’, United Kingdom) acquires the global human vaccines business of Novartis AG (‘Novartis’, Switzerland), with the exception of Novartis' human flu vaccine business, by way of purchase of assets. GSK and Novartis are also creating a new venture combining their non-prescription (over the counter — ‘OTC’ or ‘consumer health’) activities, under the sole control of GSK. The new venture will commercialise OTC products for various indications, including for instance cold and flu treatment, cold sore treatment and smoking cessation. |
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1.

On 28 November 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which GlaxoSmithKline plc. (‘GSK’, United Kingdom) acquires the global human vaccines business of Novartis AG (‘Novartis’, Switzerland), with the exception of Novartis' human flu vaccine business, by way of purchase of assets. GSK and Novartis are also creating a new venture combining their non-prescription (over the counter — ‘OTC’ or ‘consumer health’) activities, under the sole control of GSK. The new venture will commercialise OTC products for various indications, including for instance cold and flu treatment, cold sore treatment and smoking cessation.

| 2. | The proposed concentration forms part of a three-part inter-conditional transaction whereby Novartis acquires a portfolio of oncology products from GSK. This part of the overall transaction has been notified on 28 November 2014 as case M.7275. |
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2.

The proposed concentration forms part of a three-part inter-conditional transaction whereby Novartis acquires a portfolio of oncology products from GSK. This part of the overall transaction has been notified on 28 November 2014 as case M.7275.

| 3. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | GSK is a pharmaceutical company active worldwide in research, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, consumer health and dermatatological products, |
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3.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

GSK is a pharmaceutical company active worldwide in research, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, consumer health and dermatatological products,

| — | Novartis is a pharmaceutical company active worldwide in research, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, generic pharmaceuticals (via its subsidiary Sandoz), vaccines and consumer health products. |
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Novartis is a pharmaceutical company active worldwide in research, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, generic pharmaceuticals (via its subsidiary Sandoz), vaccines and consumer health products.

| 4. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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4.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 5. | 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 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7276 — GlaxoSmithKline/Novartis vaccines business (excl. influenza)/Novartis consumer health business, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

5.

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 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7276 — GlaxoSmithKline/Novartis vaccines business (excl. influenza)/Novartis consumer health business, to the following 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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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7275 — Novartis/GlaxoSmithKline oncology business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2014/C 436/08)

| 1. | On 28 November 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Novartis AG (‘Novartis’, Switzerland) acquires the business relating to a portfolio of oncology products excluding manufacturing (the ‘Target’) from GlaxoSmithKline plc. (‘GSK’, United Kingdom), by way of purchase of assets. |
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1.

On 28 November 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Novartis AG (‘Novartis’, Switzerland) acquires the business relating to a portfolio of oncology products excluding manufacturing (the ‘Target’) from GlaxoSmithKline plc. (‘GSK’, United Kingdom), by way of purchase of assets.

| 2. | The proposed concentration forms part of a three-part inter-conditional transaction whereby GSK has agreed to acquire sole control over Novartis' vaccine business (excluding the influenza business) and GSK and Novartis have agreed to combine their consumer health businesses into a new venture. These parts of the overall transaction have been notified on 28 November 2014 as case M.7276. |
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2.

The proposed concentration forms part of a three-part inter-conditional transaction whereby GSK has agreed to acquire sole control over Novartis' vaccine business (excluding the influenza business) and GSK and Novartis have agreed to combine their consumer health businesses into a new venture. These parts of the overall transaction have been notified on 28 November 2014 as case M.7276.

| 3. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Novartis is a Swiss healthcare company, active in five broad areas of healthcare: pharmaceuticals, eye care, generics, Over-the-Counter (‘OTC’) and vaccine products, |
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3.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

Novartis is a Swiss healthcare company, active in five broad areas of healthcare: pharmaceuticals, eye care, generics, Over-the-Counter (‘OTC’) and vaccine products,

| — | the Target is active globally in the research, development, and marketing of oncology products for various indications. |
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the Target is active globally in the research, development, and marketing of oncology products for various indications.

| 4. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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4.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 5. | 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 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7275 — Novartis/GlaxoSmithKline oncology business, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

5.

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 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7275 — Novartis/GlaxoSmithKline oncology business, to the following 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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Corrigenda

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Corrigendum to the Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1270/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine applies

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 429 of 29 November 2014
  )

(2014/C 436/09)

The Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1270/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine applies should read as follows:

‘Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1270/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine applies

The attention of data subjects is drawn to the following information in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1):

The legal basis for this processing operation is Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 (2), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1270/2014 (3).

The controller of this processing operation is the Council of the European Union represented by the Director-General of DG C (Foreign Affairs, Enlargement, Civil Protection) of the General Secretariat of the Council and the department entrusted with the processing operation is the Unit 1C of DG C that can be contacted at:

| Council of the European Union |
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| DG C 1C |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
| E-mail: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu |

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

DG C 1C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

E-mail: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

The purpose of the processing operation is the establishment and updating of the list of persons subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, as implemented by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1270/2014.

The data subjects are the natural persons who fulfil listing criteria as laid down in that Regulation.

The personal data collected includes data necessary for the correct identification of the person concerned, the Statement of Reasons and any other data related thereto.

The personal data collected may be shared as necessary with the European External Action Service and the Commission.

Without prejudice to restrictions provided for in Article 20(1)(a) and (d) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, requests for access, as well as requests for rectification or objection will be answered in accordance with section 5 of Council Decision 2004/644/EC (4).

Personal data will be retained for 5 years from the moment the data subject has been removed from the list of persons subject to the asset freeze or the validity of the measure has expired, or for the duration of court proceedings in the event they had been started.

Data subjects may have recourse to the European Data Protection Supervisor in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.’

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(1)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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(2)  OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 6.

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(3)  OJ L 344, 29.11.2014, p. 5.

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(4)  OJ L 296, 21.9.2004, p. 16.

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