# Official Journal C 123/2007

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 505 June 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 123

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 505 June 2007

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 123/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4300 — Philips/Intermagnetics) (
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  ) | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 123/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4300 — Philips/Intermagnetics) (
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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 123/02 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 123/02

Euro exchange rates

2

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 123/03 | Call for expression of interest addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist the Commission's services for tasks in connection with the ICT Policy Support Programme of CIP (Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme) | 3 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 123/04 | Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping and countervailing measures | 6 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 123/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4714 — Oaktree/Duquesne/TI Automotive) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 7 |
| 2007/C 123/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4650 — Porsche/Volkswagen) (
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  ) | 8 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2007/C 123/03

Call for expression of interest addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist the Commission's services for tasks in connection with the ICT Policy Support Programme of CIP (Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme)

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

2007/C 123/04

Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping and countervailing measures

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2007/C 123/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4714 — Oaktree/Duquesne/TI Automotive) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

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7

2007/C 123/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4650 — Porsche/Volkswagen) (
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  )

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 5.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 123/1 |
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5.6.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 123/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4300 — Philips/Intermagnetics)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 123/01)

On 7 November 2006, 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 website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/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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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/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 under document number 32006M4300. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4300. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu)

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 5.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 123/2 |
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5.6.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

4 June 2007

(2007/C 123/02)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,3482 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 164,34 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4491 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67795 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3243 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6504 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 84,25 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1085 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5832 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,323 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 249,80 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6962 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,7957 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,2595 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 33,845 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,7670 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6177 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4252 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,5223 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8071 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0618 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 251,06 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,6080 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,3153 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3472 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 830,46 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,5778 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 61,491 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,8690 |
| THB | Thai baht | 44,345 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3482

JPY

Japanese yen

164,34

DKK

Danish krone

7,4491

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67795

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3243

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6504

ISK

Iceland króna

84,25

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1085

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5832

CZK

Czech koruna

28,323

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

249,80

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6962

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,7957

RON

Romanian leu

3,2595

SKK

Slovak koruna

33,845

TRY

Turkish lira

1,7670

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6177

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4252

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,5223

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8071

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0618

KRW

South Korean won

1 251,06

ZAR

South African rand

9,6080

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,3153

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3472

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 830,46

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,5778

PHP

Philippine peso

61,491

RUB

Russian rouble

34,8690

THB

Thai baht

44,345

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 5.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 123/3 |
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Call for expression of interest addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist the Commission's services for tasks in connection with the ICT Policy Support Programme of CIP (Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme)

(2007/C 123/03)

1   Introduction

1.1   Background

The ICT Policy Support Programme (ICT PSP) forms part of the EC Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (1) (CIP). CIP is structured around three specific programmes:

| — | The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme in support of enterprise, particularly SMEs, entrepreneurship, innovation, including eco-innovation and industrial competitiveness; |
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The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme in support of enterprise, particularly SMEs, entrepreneurship, innovation, including eco-innovation and industrial competitiveness;

| — | The ICT PSP in support of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Policy |
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The ICT PSP in support of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Policy

| — | The Intelligent Energy-Europe Programme in support of energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and energy diversification. |
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The Intelligent Energy-Europe Programme in support of energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and energy diversification.

The foreseen budget for the ICT PSP is 20 % of the overall CIP budget of EUR 3 621,3 million.

The programme period is 2007-2013.

1.2   Invitation

The Commission hereby invites applications from individuals with a view to establish a database of independent external experts providing assistance in the evaluation of proposals, the review of projects and other tasks related to the implementation of ICT PSP.

Interested persons are invited to apply in accordance with the provisions of this notice, to be included in the database.

1.3   ICT PSP

The ICT PSP aims at stimulating innovation and competitiveness through the wider uptake and best use of ICT by citizens, governments and businesses in particular SMEs. The approach is based on leveraging innovation in response to growing societal demands. The ICT PSP addresses technology and non technology innovation that has moved beyond final research demonstration phase. ICT PSP does not support research activities.

The ICT PSP provides for the following actions:

| (a) | development of the Single European information space and strengthening of the internal market for ICT products and services and ICT-based products and services; |
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development of the Single European information space and strengthening of the internal market for ICT products and services and ICT-based products and services;

| (b) | stimulation of innovation through the wider adoption of and investment in ICT; |
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stimulation of innovation through the wider adoption of and investment in ICT;

| (c) | development of an inclusive information society and more efficient and effective services in areas of public interest, and improvement of quality of life. |
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development of an inclusive information society and more efficient and effective services in areas of public interest, and improvement of quality of life.

The Commission will implement the programme mainly by publishing calls for proposals for projects, including pilot projects, and thematic networks as well as other actions provided for by the CIP ICT PSP on a yearly basis (2).

2   Tasks

Expert assistance includes the following tasks:

| a) | Assistance in the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to calls for proposals within the context of the ICT PSP. The experts will assess proposals on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in the calls and explained in more detail in the information material accompanying these calls. |
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Assistance in the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to calls for proposals within the context of the ICT PSP. The experts will assess proposals on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in the calls and explained in more detail in the information material accompanying these calls.

| b) | Assistance in the monitoring and review of projects selected and funded by the Community. The experts will be required to examine deliverables produced by project participants and to participate in annual or ad-hoc reviews (organised by the Commission services). Experts will make recommendations to the Commission for acceptance of project deliverables, continuation or non continuation of projects, and modification of work schedules. |
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Assistance in the monitoring and review of projects selected and funded by the Community. The experts will be required to examine deliverables produced by project participants and to participate in annual or ad-hoc reviews (organised by the Commission services). Experts will make recommendations to the Commission for acceptance of project deliverables, continuation or non continuation of projects, and modification of work schedules.

| c) | Assistance for other purposes where specific expertise might be required with regard to the ICT PSP (e.g. evaluation of tenders submitted following calls for tenders) as well as, where necessary and as appropriate, with regard to the eTEN programme as one of the predecessor programmes of the ICT PSP. |
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Assistance for other purposes where specific expertise might be required with regard to the ICT PSP (e.g. evaluation of tenders submitted following calls for tenders) as well as, where necessary and as appropriate, with regard to the eTEN programme as one of the predecessor programmes of the ICT PSP.

3   Database of experts

The database of experts established and maintained on the basis of the present call will be valid for the period 2007 — 2009. Applications may be submitted at any time until 30 September 2009, when registration will be closed.

A subsequent database of experts will be established from 2010.

3.1   Formal requirements

The following conditions are mandatory and must be fulfilled by applicants in order to be included in the database:

| — | Have a university degree relevant to ICT PSP. |
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Have a university degree relevant to ICT PSP.

| — | Ability to evaluate proposals and review project reports and other documents written in English. Knowledge of other Community languages is an advantage. |
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Ability to evaluate proposals and review project reports and other documents written in English. Knowledge of other Community languages is an advantage.

| — | Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years work experience. |
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Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years work experience.

| — | Applicants must not be in one of the situations of exclusions referred to in Article 93 of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3) (e.g. have been guilty of grave professional misconduct (4)). |
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Applicants must not be in one of the situations of exclusions referred to in Article 93 of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3) (e.g. have been guilty of grave professional misconduct (4)).

3.2   Competence areas

The operation of ICT PSP will demand a broad range of specialist competence over time. Prospective experts are expected to have skills and knowledge appropriate to the areas of activities in which they might be asked to assist.

Prospective experts are also expected to have a high level of professional experience in the public or private sector in one or more of the following areas of activities:

| — | Administration, management or evaluation of projects, programmes or policies in the fields relevant to the ICT PSP (e.g. management and business development of innovative ICT projects including technical, commercial and financial appraisal) |
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Administration, management or evaluation of projects, programmes or policies in the fields relevant to the ICT PSP (e.g. management and business development of innovative ICT projects including technical, commercial and financial appraisal)

| — | Subjects relevant to the development and adoption of ICT in business, administrations and public-sector services (e.g. education, communication, expertise, risk, ethics, etc.), |
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Subjects relevant to the development and adoption of ICT in business, administrations and public-sector services (e.g. education, communication, expertise, risk, ethics, etc.),

| — | Use of the results of projects, technology transfer, innovation, and business cooperation, particularly with regard to SMEs. |
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Use of the results of projects, technology transfer, innovation, and business cooperation, particularly with regard to SMEs.

| — | Transnational e-service projects. |
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Transnational e-service projects.

Depending on thematic requirements resulting from future calls for proposals, the Commission might add new keywords concerning themes and experts' competence areas in the online registration form over time. Prospective experts as well as experts already included in the database are invited to regularly check the online registration form in view of registering or updating their keywords as appropriate.

3.3   Submission of application

Applications may only be submitted via the online electronic registration form available at the website:

http://ec.europa.eu/ict_psp

Early application is particularly encouraged, in order to allow the Commission to make use of the ICT PSP Expert Database for its first proposal evaluation sessions expected for autumn 2007.

There will be no transfer of information from the eTEN User Database or other databases to the ICT PSP Expert Database. All applicants must register in the ICT PSP Expert Database.

4   Selection for expert tasks

Experts included in the database will be selected for specific tasks as the ICT PSP advances.

The policy of the European Commission is one of equal opportunities for women and men. In this context, the Commission would particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.

4.1   Agreement between the Commission and selected experts

The detailed arrangements for carrying out the expert tasks will be set out in an agreement to be signed by the Commission, on behalf of the Community, and each selected expert.

4.2   Assuring no conflict of interest

To ensure the independence of proposal evaluations and project monitoring and, where appropriate, other tasks, selected independent experts will have to sign a declaration certifying that there is no conflict of interest at the time of selection and that they undertake to inform the Commission if any conflict should arise in the course of providing their opinion or carrying out their duties.

4.3   General conduct

Experts must throughout the execution of their duty demonstrate the appropriate devotion to the tasks assigned and observe complete confidentiality of the information and documents brought to their attention during the process.

4.4   Remuneration

Experts will be remunerated in accordance with the scales valid at the time of their selection. Travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed on the basis of the provisions in force at the time of their selection.

5   Information privacy

All information received in the context of the present call will be included in the Commission's database of prospective independent experts established for the ICT PSP. The personal data collected will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (5).

Commission services may make use of the database of independent experts for related Community Programmes on condition that the applicants concerned have given their prior agreement.

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(1)  Established by Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15.

(2)  Further details on the themes and actions are provided in the annual work programme for ICT PSP, which will be available via: http://ec.europa.eu/ict_psp

(3)  Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1) as amended by Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1995/2006 (OJ L 390, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

(4)  A complete list of the situations of exclusions is contained in the online registration form.

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

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

| 5.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 123/6 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping and countervailing measures

(2007/C 123/04)

Further to the publication of a notice of impending expiry (1), following which no request for a review was received, the Commission gives notice that the anti-dumping and countervailing measures mentioned below will shortly expire.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (2) and with Article 18(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 of 6 October 1997 on protection against subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Community (3).

| Product | Country(ies) of origin or exportation | Measures | Reference | Date of expiry |
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| Ring binder mechanisms | Indonesia | Anti-dumping duty | Council Regulation (EC) No 976/2002 (OJ L 150, 8.6.2002, p. 1) | 8.6.2007 |
| Ring binder mechanisms | Indonesia | Countervailing duty | Council Regulation (EC) No 977/2002 (OJ L 150, 8.6.2002, p. 17) | 8.6.2007 |

Product

Country(ies) of origin or exportation

Measures

Reference

Date of expiry

Ring binder mechanisms

Indonesia

Anti-dumping duty

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/2002 (OJ L 150, 8.6.2002, p. 1)

8.6.2007

Ring binder mechanisms

Indonesia

Countervailing duty

Council Regulation (EC) No 977/2002 (OJ L 150, 8.6.2002, p. 17)

8.6.2007

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(1)  OJ C 228, 22.9.2006, p. 2.

(2)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).

(3)  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).

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 5.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 123/7 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 123/7

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4714 — Oaktree/Duquesne/TI Automotive)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 123/05)

| 1. | On 25 May 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Oaktree Capital Management, LLC (‘Oaktree’, USA) and Duquesne Capital Management, L.L.C. (‘Duquesne’, USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of TI Automotive Limited (‘TI Automotive’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 25 May 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Oaktree Capital Management, LLC (‘Oaktree’, USA) and Duquesne Capital Management, L.L.C. (‘Duquesne’, USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of TI Automotive Limited (‘TI Automotive’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Oaktree: investment management, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Oaktree: investment management,

| — | for Duquesne: investment management, |
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for Duquesne: investment management,

| — | for TI Automotive: manufacture and supply of fuel storage and delivery systems and components to the automotive industry. |
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for TI Automotive: manufacture and supply of fuel storage and delivery systems and components to the automotive industry.

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4714 — Oaktree/Duquesne/TI Automotive, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4714 — Oaktree/Duquesne/TI Automotive, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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| 5.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 123/8 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4650 — Porsche/Volkswagen)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 123/06)

| 1. | On 25 May 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (‘Porsche’, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Volkswagen AG (‘Volkswagen’, Germany) by way of public bid announced on 30 April 2007. |
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On 25 May 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (‘Porsche’, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Volkswagen AG (‘Volkswagen’, Germany) by way of public bid announced on 30 April 2007.

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






  — | Porsche: Manufacture and distribution of passenger cars; |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Porsche: Manufacture and distribution of passenger cars;

| — | Volkswagen: Manufacture and distribution of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. |
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Volkswagen: Manufacture and distribution of passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

| 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. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4650 — Porsche/Volkswagen, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4650 — Porsche/Volkswagen, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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