# Official Journal C 288/2006

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4925 November 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 288

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4925 November 2006

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2006/C 288/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2006/C 288/2 | Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures | 2 |
| 2006/C 288/3 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2006/C 288/4 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 8 |
| 2006/C 288/5 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| 2006/C 288/6 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
  1
  ) | 13 |
| 2006/C 288/7 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 12 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (
  1
  ) | 15 |
| 2006/C 288/8 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4426 — SABIC/Huntsman Petrochemicals UK) (
  1
  ) | 16 |
| 2006/C 288/9 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4472 — William Hill/Codere/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 17 |
| 2006/C 288/0 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4473 — MLCP/CIR/Oakwood) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 18 |
| 2006/C 288/1 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4466 — HTA/CDPQ/KVW/BAA Budapest Airport) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 19 |
| 2006/C 288/2 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4446 — Arrow Electronics/In Technology) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 20 |
| 2006/C 288/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4483 — Avnet/Access) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 21 |
| 2006/C 288/4 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4479 — News Corporation/Jamba/Ojom) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 22 |
| 2006/C 288/5 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4492 — Candover/Ferretti) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 23 |
| 2006/C 288/6 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4408 — Tata/Corus) (
  1
  ) | 24 |
| 2006/C 288/7 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4359 — Petroplus/ExxonMobil) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 25 |
| | European Ombudsman |
| 2006/C 288/8 | Annual Report 2005 | 26 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2006/C 288/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2006/C 288/2

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

2

2006/C 288/3

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

1

3

2006/C 288/4

Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

8

2006/C 288/5

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  )

1

11

2006/C 288/6

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
  1
  )

1

13

2006/C 288/7

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 12 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (
  1
  )

1

15

2006/C 288/8

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4426 — SABIC/Huntsman Petrochemicals UK) (
  1
  )

1

16

2006/C 288/9

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4472 — William Hill/Codere/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

17

2006/C 288/0

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4473 — MLCP/CIR/Oakwood) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

18

2006/C 288/1

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4466 — HTA/CDPQ/KVW/BAA Budapest Airport) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

19

2006/C 288/2

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4446 — Arrow Electronics/In Technology) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

20

2006/C 288/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4483 — Avnet/Access) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

21

2006/C 288/4

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4479 — News Corporation/Jamba/Ojom) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

22

2006/C 288/5

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4492 — Candover/Ferretti) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

23

2006/C 288/6

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4408 — Tata/Corus) (
  1
  )

1

24

2006/C 288/7

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4359 — Petroplus/ExxonMobil) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

25

European Ombudsman

2006/C 288/8

Annual Report 2005

26

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Commission

| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/1 |
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25.11.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

24 November 2006

(2006/C 288/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3078 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 151,36 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4542 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67690 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,0375 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5826 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 92,02 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,2625 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5779 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,025 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 259,36 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6976 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8271 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,4901 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,66 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 35,635 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9290 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6817 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4817 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,1716 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9538 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0280 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 219,00 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,4321 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,2695 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3390 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 954,60 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,7545 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 65,011 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,5600 |
| THB | Thai baht | 47,728 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3078

JPY

Japanese yen

151,36

DKK

Danish krone

7,4542

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67690

SEK

Swedish krona

9,0375

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5826

ISK

Iceland króna

92,02

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,2625

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5779

CZK

Czech koruna

28,025

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

259,36

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6976

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8271

RON

Romanian leu

3,4901

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,66

SKK

Slovak koruna

35,635

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9290

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6817

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4817

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,1716

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9538

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0280

KRW

South Korean won

1 219,00

ZAR

South African rand

9,4321

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,2695

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3390

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 954,60

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,7545

PHP

Philippine peso

65,011

RUB

Russian rouble

34,5600

THB

Thai baht

47,728

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/2 |
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25.11.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/2

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Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2006/C 288/02)

| 1. | As provided for in Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 (1) on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community, the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below. |
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1.

As provided for in Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 (1) on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community, the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below.

2.   Procedure

Community producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury.

Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Community producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3.   Time limit

Community producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Division B-1), J-79 5/16, B-1049 Brussels (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

| 4. | This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995.









  Product | Country(ies) of origin or exportation | Measures | Reference | Date of expiry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Colour television receivers | People's Republic of China
  Republic of Korea
  Malaysia
  Thailand | Anti-dumping duty | Council Regulation (EC) No 1531/2002 (OJ L 231, 29.8.2002, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 511/2006 (OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 26) | 30.8.2007 |

4.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995.

Product

Country(ies) of origin or exportation

Measures

Reference

Date of expiry

Colour television receivers

People's Republic of China

Republic of Korea

Malaysia

Thailand

Anti-dumping duty

Council Regulation (EC) No 1531/2002 (OJ L 231, 29.8.2002, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 511/2006 (OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 26)

30.8.2007

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(1)  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).

(2)  Telefax: (32-2) 295 65 05.

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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/3 |
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25.11.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/3

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2006/C 288/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 11.10.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 171/06 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Title | Aiuti alla ricerca e Sviluppo |
| Legal basis | Programma pluriennale per la ripresa delle attività produttive in Molise articolo 15 dell'Ordinanza del Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri n. 3268/2003 del 12 marzo 2003 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 9 million |
| Intensity | 75 % |
| Duration | 31 December 2006 |
| Economic sectors | Service activities, Recreational, cultural sporting activities, Industrial machinery |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministero dell'economia e delle Finanze |

Date of adoption of the decision

11.10.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 171/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Molise

Title

Aiuti alla ricerca e Sviluppo

Legal basis

Programma pluriennale per la ripresa delle attività produttive in Molise articolo 15 dell'Ordinanza del Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri n. 3268/2003 del 12 marzo 2003

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 9 million

Intensity

75 %

Duration

31 December 2006

Economic sectors

Service activities, Recreational, cultural sporting activities, Industrial machinery

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero dell'economia e delle Finanze

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 20.9.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 291/06 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Cataluña |
| Title | Incentivos para la realización de proyectos conjuntos de investigación y desarrollo tecnológico (I+D) de agrupaciones de empresas (plataformas de innovación)- modificación del régimen no 502/04 |
| Legal basis | «Orden TRI/162/2005, de 13 de abril, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de subvenciones destinadas a incentivar la realización de proyectos conjuntos de investigación y desarrollo tecnológico (I+D), y se abre la convocatoria para el año 2005 (código de convocatoria núm. 13502)»;
  «Orden TRI/53/2006, de 24 de febrero, sobre subvenciones destinadas a incentivar la realización de proyectos empresariales en investigación, desarrollo e innovación tecnológica y aprobación de las bases reguladoras para su concesión»
  «Orden TRI/868/2006, de 30 de marzo, por la que se abre la convocatoria pública del año 2006 para el otorgamiento de subvenciones destinadas a incentivar la realización de proyectos empresariales en investigación, desarrollo e innovación tecnológica» |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 20 000 000 |
| Intensity | 50 % |
| Duration | 31.12.2007 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Secretaría de Industria y Energía |
| Passeig de Gràcia, 129 |
| E-08008 Barcelona |

Date of adoption of the decision

20.9.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 291/06

Member State

Spain

Region

Cataluña

Title

Incentivos para la realización de proyectos conjuntos de investigación y desarrollo tecnológico (I+D) de agrupaciones de empresas (plataformas de innovación)- modificación del régimen no 502/04

Legal basis

«Orden TRI/162/2005, de 13 de abril, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de subvenciones destinadas a incentivar la realización de proyectos conjuntos de investigación y desarrollo tecnológico (I+D), y se abre la convocatoria para el año 2005 (código de convocatoria núm. 13502)»;

«Orden TRI/53/2006, de 24 de febrero, sobre subvenciones destinadas a incentivar la realización de proyectos empresariales en investigación, desarrollo e innovación tecnológica y aprobación de las bases reguladoras para su concesión»

«Orden TRI/868/2006, de 30 de marzo, por la que se abre la convocatoria pública del año 2006 para el otorgamiento de subvenciones destinadas a incentivar la realización de proyectos empresariales en investigación, desarrollo e innovación tecnológica»

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 20 000 000

Intensity

50 %

Duration

31.12.2007

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Secretaría de Industria y Energía

Passeig de Gràcia, 129

E-08008 Barcelona

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 25.8.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 325/06 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Title | Bürgschaften für den Schiffbau |
| Legal basis | Richtlinien der fünf Küstenländer Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen und Schleswig-Holstein über die Gewährung von Landesbürgschaften für den Schiffbau. |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Guarantee |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0 million;
  Overall budget: EUR 0 million |
| Intensity | Measure does not constitute aid |
| Duration | Unlimited |
| Economic sectors | Shipbuilding |
| Name and address of the granting authority | fünf Küstenländer Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen und Schleswig-Holstein |

Date of adoption of the decision

25.8.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 325/06

Member State

Germany

Title

Bürgschaften für den Schiffbau

Legal basis

Richtlinien der fünf Küstenländer Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen und Schleswig-Holstein über die Gewährung von Landesbürgschaften für den Schiffbau.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Guarantee

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0 million;

Overall budget: EUR 0 million

Intensity

Measure does not constitute aid

Duration

Unlimited

Economic sectors

Shipbuilding

Name and address of the granting authority

fünf Küstenländer Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen und Schleswig-Holstein

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 20.9.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 390/06 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Title | Modificación de las normas reguladoras del Programa CENIT |
| Legal basis | Proyecto de Orden por la que se modifica la Orden ITC 2759/2005 de 2 de agosto, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras para la concesión de subvenciones destinadas a fomentar la cooperación estable público-privada en I+D+i en áreas de importancia estratégica para la economía, mediante la creación de consorcios estratégicos nacionales de investigación técnica (Programa CENIT) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 500 000 000 |
| Intensity | 50 % |
| Duration | 2006-2009 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | CDTI Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio C/ CID 4 28001 Madrid |

Date of adoption of the decision

20.9.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 390/06

Member State

Spain

Title

Modificación de las normas reguladoras del Programa CENIT

Legal basis

Proyecto de Orden por la que se modifica la Orden ITC 2759/2005 de 2 de agosto, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras para la concesión de subvenciones destinadas a fomentar la cooperación estable público-privada en I+D+i en áreas de importancia estratégica para la economía, mediante la creación de consorcios estratégicos nacionales de investigación técnica (Programa CENIT)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 500 000 000

Intensity

50 %

Duration

2006-2009

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

CDTI Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio C/ CID 4 28001 Madrid

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 22.9.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 392/06 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Cataluña |
| Title | ICREA, júnior empresa |
| Legal basis | Estatutos de la Fundación ICREA
  Convocatoria pública
  Convenio de colaboración entre ICREA y la entidad beneficiaria |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 13 000 000 |
| Intensity | 31.12.2011 |
| Duration | 75 % |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA) |
| Passeig Lluis Companys, 23, 3 |
| E-08010 Barcelona |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.9.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 392/06

Member State

Spain

Region

Cataluña

Title

ICREA, júnior empresa

Legal basis

Estatutos de la Fundación ICREA

Convocatoria pública

Convenio de colaboración entre ICREA y la entidad beneficiaria

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 13 000 000

Intensity

31.12.2011

Duration

75 %

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA)

Passeig Lluis Companys, 23, 3

E-08010 Barcelona

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 22.9.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 398/06 |
| Member State | The Netherlands |
| Title | Casimir-programma |
| Legal basis | Wet van 12 maart 1998, houdende regels inzake de verstrekking van subsidies door de Minister van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschappen (Wet overige OCenW-subsidies);
  Regeling subsidieverlening NWO;
  CASIMIR programmabrochure 2006 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 15 000 000 |
| Intensity | 75 % |
| Duration | 1.1.2006 — 31.12.2010 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschappen |
| Directie OWB |
| Postbus 16375, IPC 4100 |
| 2500 BJ Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.9.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 398/06

Member State

The Netherlands

Title

Casimir-programma

Legal basis

Wet van 12 maart 1998, houdende regels inzake de verstrekking van subsidies door de Minister van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschappen (Wet overige OCenW-subsidies);

Regeling subsidieverlening NWO;

CASIMIR programmabrochure 2006

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 15 000 000

Intensity

75 %

Duration

1.1.2006 — 31.12.2010

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschappen

Directie OWB

Postbus 16375, IPC 4100

2500 BJ Den Haag

Nederland

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 4.10.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 573/06 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia-Giulia |
| Title | Modifica del regime di aiuti N 11/06 a favore dell'ambiente nel Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Legal basis | Delibera Giunta Regionale n. 1002 del 22 aprile 2004 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 25 million; Overall budget: EUR 50 million |
| Intensity | 45 % |
| Duration | 31 December 2007 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Via Udine 9, I-34132 Trieste I |

Date of adoption of the decision

4.10.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 573/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Friuli-Venezia-Giulia

Title

Modifica del regime di aiuti N 11/06 a favore dell'ambiente nel Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Legal basis

Delibera Giunta Regionale n. 1002 del 22 aprile 2004

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 25 million; Overall budget: EUR 50 million

Intensity

45 %

Duration

31 December 2007

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Via Udine 9, I-34132 Trieste I

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 5.10.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 584/06 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Title | Forschungskonzept „Mobilität und bodengebundener Verkehr“ |
| Legal basis | Bundeshaushalt, Kapitel 0902, Titel 68330 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 50 million |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 1 January 2007 — 31 December 2007 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie, Scharnhorststr. 34-37, D-10115 Berlin |

Date of adoption of the decision

5.10.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 584/06

Member State

Germany

Title

Forschungskonzept „Mobilität und bodengebundener Verkehr“

Legal basis

Bundeshaushalt, Kapitel 0902, Titel 68330

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 50 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

1 January 2007 — 31 December 2007

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie, Scharnhorststr. 34-37, D-10115 Berlin

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

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Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2006/C 288/04)

This publication confers the right to object the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. Statements of objections must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Amendment application according to Article 9 and Article 17(2)

‘QUESO NATA DE CANTABRIA’

EC No: ES/PDO/117/085/24.01.1994

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

Amendment(s) requested

Heading(s) in the specification:

| | Name of product |
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| | Description of product |
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Description of product

| | Geographical area |
| --- | --- |

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Geographical area

| | Proof of origin |
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Proof of origin

| | Method of production |
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Method of production

| | Link |
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Link

| | Labelling |
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Labelling

| | National requirements |
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National requirements

Amendment(s):

Name of product

Replace ‘Queso de Cantabria’ with ‘Queso Nata de Cantabria’.

We hereby request that the name ‘Queso de Cantabria’, currently registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 of 12 June 1996, be replaced with ‘Queso Nata de Cantabria’.

The application to register the PDO ‘Queso de Cantabria’ was made under Article 17, since it was one of the designations of origin protected under legislation in Spain when Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 entered into force.

Legal protection had been granted in accordance with the national legislation in force, which excluded the possibility of protecting non-geographical names such as ‘Queso de nata’. For this reason, another of the names by which the cheese was known, ‘Queso de Cantabria’, was filed for.

Over a decade has passed since Community registration was sought and we have found that the designation ‘Queso de Nata’ continues to be used by many consumers, who think it involves a different cheese to the one protected by the PDO ‘Queso de Cantabria’. We therefore consider it appropriate to request that the name be amended by combining both designations. Their use is very extensive, as can be seen from the recent bibliography on Spanish cheeses:

| — | Arroyo González, M: ‘Fabricación de Quesos de Nata’, 1974; |
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Arroyo González, M: ‘Fabricación de Quesos de Nata’, 1974;

| — | Arroyo González, M: ‘Los quesos de Cantabria’, 1981; |
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Arroyo González, M: ‘Los quesos de Cantabria’, 1981;

| — | Ministry of Agriculture: ‘Catálogo de Quesos de España’, 1990; |
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Ministry of Agriculture: ‘Catálogo de Quesos de España’, 1990;

| — | Casado Cimiano, P: ‘La industria Láctea en Cantabria’, 1998 |
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Casado Cimiano, P: ‘La industria Láctea en Cantabria’, 1998

UPDATED SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Application for registration according to Article 5 and Article 17(2)

‘QUESO NATA DE CANTABRIA’

EC No: ES/PDO/117/0085

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

This summary has been drawn up for information only. For full details, interested parties are invited to consult the full version of the product specification obtainable from the national authorities indicated in section 1 or from the European Commission (1).

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Subdirección General de Sistemas de Calidad Diferenciada Dirección General de Alimentación Secretaría General de Agricultura y Alimentación del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación de España |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Infanta Isabel, 1 |
| E-28071 Madrid |

Name:

Subdirección General de Sistemas de Calidad Diferenciada Dirección General de Alimentación Secretaría General de Agricultura y Alimentación del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación de España

Address:

Infanta Isabel, 1

E-28071 Madrid

Tel.:

(34) 913 47 53 94

Fax:

(34) 913 47 54 10

e-mail:

sgcaproagro@mapya.es

2.   Group:

| Name: | Consejo Regulador de la D.O. ‘QUESO DE CANTABRIA’ |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Héroes 2 de Mayo, 27 |
| E-39600 Muriedas (Cantabria) |

Name:

Consejo Regulador de la D.O. ‘QUESO DE CANTABRIA’

Address:

Héroes 2 de Mayo, 27

E-39600 Muriedas (Cantabria)

Tel.:

(34) 942 26 98 55

Fax:

(34) 942 26 98 56

e-mail:

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Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other ( )

3.   Type of product:

Class 1.3 — Cheese

4.   Specification (summary of requirements under Article 4(2))

4.1   Name: ‘Queso Nata de Cantabria’

4.2   Description: Matured high-fat cheese, young or semi-cured; cylindrical or six-sided in shape; with smooth, even faces, soft crust and paste, off-white in colour; weight from 400 g to 2 800 g.

4.3   Geographical area: The entire production and manufacturing area covers the whole of the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, except for the catchment areas of the Urdón and Cervera rivers (Articles 4 and 8 of the Regulation on the Designation of Origin).

4.4   Proof of origin: Milk as provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the Regulation on the Designation of Origin, obtained from farms registered by the Regulatory Board, situated in the production area; the raw material and the production and ripening method are under the control of the Regulatory Board in registered establishments, marketed with a guarantee certified by the Regulatory Board.

4.5   Method of production: Milk from Friesian cows; coagulated using animal rennet at a temperature of 30 °C for 40 minutes; salting in brine; matured for at least seven days.

4.6   Link: Mountainous area, very humid climate, highly specialised in dairy farming using mainly Friesian cows; in the XIXth century a new type of pressed ‘pasiego’ cheese was developed, which was to become Cantabrian cheese.

4.7   Inspection body:

| Name: | Oficina de Calidad Alimentaria (ODECA) |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Héroes 2 de Mayo, 27 |
| E-39600 Muriedas (Cantabria) |

Name:

Oficina de Calidad Alimentaria (ODECA)

Address:

Héroes 2 de Mayo, 27

E-39600 Muriedas (Cantabria)

Tel.:

(34) 942 26 98 55

Fax:

(34) 942 26 98 56

e-mail:

odeca@odeca.es

4.8   Labelling: ‘Queso Nata de Cantabria’ must be indicated. Label authorised by the Regulatory Board; back-labels numbered and issued by the Regulatory Board (Article 22 of the Regulation).

4.9   National requirements: Law 25/1970 of 2 December, Ministerial Order of 29 October 1985 ratifying the Regulation on the ‘Queso de Cantabria’ Designation of Origin.

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(1)  European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, Agricultural Product Quality Policy, B-1049 Brussels.

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2006/C 288/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XS 113/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Rules for promoting economic development, social cohesion and employment in Lazio. Identification and organisation of local productive clusters, industrial districts and investment areas in the region. |
| Legal basis | Legge Regionale 19 dicembre 2001, n. 36 «Norme per l'incremento dello sviluppo economico, della coesione sociale e dell'occupazione nel Lazio. Individuazione e organizzazione dei sistemi produttivi locali, dei distretti industriali e delle aree laziali di investimento», pubblicata sul supplemento ordinario n. 7 al BURL (Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Lazio) n. 36 del 29.12.2001
  Regolamento regionale 28 ottobre 2002, n. 2 «Regolamento per il finanziamento dei sistemi produttivi locali, dei distretti industriali e delle aree laziali di investimento», e successive modificazioni ed integrazioni. |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Total EUR 7 500 000 (for all aid provided for under the law, including other types of aid already notified and set out in XS 125/02 and XT 96/02). |
| Maximum aid intensity | Research and Pre-competitive Development:






  1. | The funding for industrial research and pre-competitive development activities consists of grants, within the limits of resources available and in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, as amended. |

Aid No

XS 113/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Lazio

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Rules for promoting economic development, social cohesion and employment in Lazio. Identification and organisation of local productive clusters, industrial districts and investment areas in the region.

Legal basis

Legge Regionale 19 dicembre 2001, n. 36 «Norme per l'incremento dello sviluppo economico, della coesione sociale e dell'occupazione nel Lazio. Individuazione e organizzazione dei sistemi produttivi locali, dei distretti industriali e delle aree laziali di investimento», pubblicata sul supplemento ordinario n. 7 al BURL (Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Lazio) n. 36 del 29.12.2001

Regolamento regionale 28 ottobre 2002, n. 2 «Regolamento per il finanziamento dei sistemi produttivi locali, dei distretti industriali e delle aree laziali di investimento», e successive modificazioni ed integrazioni.

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Total EUR 7 500 000 (for all aid provided for under the law, including other types of aid already notified and set out in XS 125/02 and XT 96/02).

Maximum aid intensity

Research and Pre-competitive Development:

1.

The funding for industrial research and pre-competitive development activities consists of grants, within the limits of resources available and in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, as amended.

| 2. | The grants are awarded in relation to industrial research and pre-competitive development activities, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, as amended. |
| --- | --- |

2.

The grants are awarded in relation to industrial research and pre-competitive development activities, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, as amended.

| 3. | The grants are awarded as follows:






  (a) | for industrial research: 60% of eligible expenditure; |
| --- | --- | --- |

3.

The grants are awarded as follows:

(a)

for industrial research: 60% of eligible expenditure;

| (b) | for pre-competitive development activities: 35 % of eligible expenditure; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

for pre-competitive development activities: 35 % of eligible expenditure;

| (c) | for technical feasibility studies in preparation for industrial research or pre-competitive development activities: 75 % of eligible expenditure; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

for technical feasibility studies in preparation for industrial research or pre-competitive development activities: 75 % of eligible expenditure;

| (d) | for combined activities, involving both industrial research and pre-competitive development activities, the weighted average of the percentages for (a) and (b). |
| --- | --- |

(d)

for combined activities, involving both industrial research and pre-competitive development activities, the weighted average of the percentages for (a) and (b).

| 4. | The aid intensity for (a), (b) and (d) above is increased by five percentage points if the industrial research or pre-competitive development project is in one of the areas qualifying for exemption under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty. |
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4.

The aid intensity for (a), (b) and (d) above is increased by five percentage points if the industrial research or pre-competitive development project is in one of the areas qualifying for exemption under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty.

Date of implementation

The aid may be granted after publication of the public notice in the Lazio Region Official Gazette (Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Lazio, BURL).

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Open-ended; the aid scheme is in any case exempt from compulsory notification under Article 88(3) of the EC Treaty up to 31 December 2006, when Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 expires, unless the Regulation itself is extended.

Objective of aid

The aid is intended to promote research and pre-competitive development in the areas identified by the Lazio Region as industrial districts, local productive clusters and investment areas.

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

The activity codes are those identified on a case-by-case basis by the Lazio Region in relation to industrial districts, local productive clusters and investment areas.

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Lazio

| Via Rosa Raimondi Garibaldi, 7 |
| --- |
| I-00145 — Roma |

Via Rosa Raimondi Garibaldi, 7

I-00145 — Roma

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid

(2006/C 288/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XT 42/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Rules (Richtlinie) on the granting of subsidies from the resources of the European Social Fund and/or Thüringen to promote vocational preparation and continuing training |
| Legal basis | Operationelles Programm des Freistaats Thüringen für den Einsatz der Europäischen Strukturfonds in der Periode von 2000 bis 2006, Maßnahmebereich 4.3 und 4.4, §§ 23, 24 Abs. 4, 26 Abs. 3 Nr. 2, 44 und 91 der Thüringer Landeshaushaltsordnung (ThürLHO) sowie §§ 48, 49 und 49 a Thüringer Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz (ThürVwVfG) |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 10 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 3 July 2006 |
| Duration of the scheme or individual aid award | Until 31 December 2006 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Gesellschaft für Arbeits- und Wirtschaftsförderung des Freistaats Thüringen mbH (GFAW) |
| Warsbergstraße 1, D-99092 Erfurt |
| Large individual aid grants | In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation | Yes |

Aid No

XT 42/06

Member State

Germany

Region

Thüringen

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Rules (Richtlinie) on the granting of subsidies from the resources of the European Social Fund and/or Thüringen to promote vocational preparation and continuing training

Legal basis

Operationelles Programm des Freistaats Thüringen für den Einsatz der Europäischen Strukturfonds in der Periode von 2000 bis 2006, Maßnahmebereich 4.3 und 4.4, §§ 23, 24 Abs. 4, 26 Abs. 3 Nr. 2, 44 und 91 der Thüringer Landeshaushaltsordnung (ThürLHO) sowie §§ 48, 49 und 49 a Thüringer Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz (ThürVwVfG)

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 10 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

3 July 2006

Duration of the scheme or individual aid award

Until 31 December 2006

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Gesellschaft für Arbeits- und Wirtschaftsförderung des Freistaats Thüringen mbH (GFAW)

Warsbergstraße 1, D-99092 Erfurt

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 43/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Bayern |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | IMPULSE Agentur für Projektentwicklung und -management





  Gutenbergstraße 31 |
| D-44139 Dortmund |

Aid No

XT 43/06

Member State

Germany

Region

Bayern

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

IMPULSE Agentur für Projektentwicklung und -management

Gutenbergstraße 31

D-44139 Dortmund

Legal basis

Bay HO, VO (EG) Nr. 1260/1999, VO (EG) Nr. 1784/1999, EPPD zu Ziel 2, Programmergänzung zu Ziel 2

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Total public

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 141 691

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

16 August 2006

Duration of the scheme or individual aid award

14 May 2007

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales

| Hegelstraße 2, |
| --- |
| D-95447 Bayreuth |

Hegelstraße 2,

D-95447 Bayreuth

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XT 74/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Hellas |
| Region | All regions, but Attica |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Regional Innovation Pole (RIP)-Training in fields related to both each RIP economic sectors priorities and RTD, Innovation topics |
| Legal basis | Νόμος 1514/1985 όπως τροποποιήθηκε με τον Νόμο 2919/2001 και με το Άρθρο 11 της Κοινής Απόφασης των Υπουργών Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών και Εργασίας και Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων
  Το Άρθρο 23 του Νόμου 3377/2005 παρέχει ορισμό του ΠΠΚ |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | 2006: EUR 700 000
  2007: EUR 900 000
  2008: EUR 400 000 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | EUR 1 200 000
  (maximum) |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 1.5.2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 (Legal Commitments)
  Projects implementation until 31.12.2008 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministry of Development
  General Secretariat for Research and Technology |
| Mesogion 14-18 |
| GR-11510 Athens |

Aid No

XT 74/05

Member State

Hellas

Region

All regions, but Attica

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Regional Innovation Pole (RIP)-Training in fields related to both each RIP economic sectors priorities and RTD, Innovation topics

Legal basis

Νόμος 1514/1985 όπως τροποποιήθηκε με τον Νόμο 2919/2001 και με το Άρθρο 11 της Κοινής Απόφασης των Υπουργών Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών και Εργασίας και Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων

Το Άρθρο 23 του Νόμου 3377/2005 παρέχει ορισμό του ΠΠΚ

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

2006: EUR 700 000

2007: EUR 900 000

2008: EUR 400 000

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 1 200 000

(maximum)

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

1.5.2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006 (Legal Commitments)

Projects implementation until 31.12.2008

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministry of Development

General Secretariat for Research and Technology

Mesogion 14-18

GR-11510 Athens

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 12 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment

(2006/C 288/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XE 29/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | Region Centralny, podregion warszawski 20 |
| Title of aid scheme | Horizontal aid scheme for employment in Ożarów Mazowiecki |
| Legal basis | Art.7 ust. 3 ustawy z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opłatach lokalnych (Dz. U. z 2002r. Nr 9, poz. 84 ze zm.) |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,148 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 10.7.2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Art. 4: Creation of employment | Yes |
| Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers: | |
| Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers | |
| Economic sectors concerned | — | All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid |

Aid No

XE 29/06

Member State

Poland

Region

Region Centralny, podregion warszawski 20

Title of aid scheme

Horizontal aid scheme for employment in Ożarów Mazowiecki

Legal basis

Art.7 ust. 3 ustawy z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opłatach lokalnych (Dz. U. z 2002r. Nr 9, poz. 84 ze zm.)

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,148 million

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

10.7.2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Art. 4: Creation of employment

Yes

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers:

Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

Economic sectors concerned

—

All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid

Yes

| — | All manufacturing (1) |
| --- | --- |

—

All manufacturing (1)

| — | All services (1) |
| --- | --- |

—

All services (1)

| — | Other |
| --- | --- |

—

Other

Name and address of the granting authority

Burmistrz Miasta i Gminy Ożarów Mazowiecki

| ul. Kolejowa 2 |
| --- |
| PL-05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki |

ul. Kolejowa 2

PL-05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki

Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission

In conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation

Yes

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4426 — SABIC/Huntsman Petrochemicals UK)

(2006/C 288/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 16 November 2006, 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 SABIC UK Petrochemicals Holdings Limited (UK) (‘SABIC UK’, UK), belonging to the group SABIC (‘SABIC’, Saudi Arabia), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Huntsman Petrochemicals (UK) Limited (‘Huntsman UK’, UK) by way of purchase of shares. However, two specific assets (the company ‘Tioxide Europe Limited’ and a benzene pipeline) of Huntsman UK located in the UK will not be acquired by SABIC UK. |
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1.

On 16 November 2006, 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 SABIC UK Petrochemicals Holdings Limited (UK) (‘SABIC UK’, UK), belonging to the group SABIC (‘SABIC’, Saudi Arabia), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Huntsman Petrochemicals (UK) Limited (‘Huntsman UK’, UK) by way of purchase of shares. However, two specific assets (the company ‘Tioxide Europe Limited’ and a benzene pipeline) of Huntsman UK located in the UK will not be acquired by SABIC UK.

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






  — | for SABIC: international industrial group primarily active in the production and sale of hydrocarbons and basic chemicals, intermediates, polymers, fertilizers and metals; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for SABIC: international industrial group primarily active in the production and sale of hydrocarbons and basic chemicals, intermediates, polymers, fertilizers and metals;

| — | for Huntsman UK: primarily active in the production and sale of basic chemicals and certain by-products. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Huntsman UK: primarily active in the production and sale of basic chemicals and certain by-products.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

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

| 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4426 — SABIC/Huntsman Petrochemicals UK, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4426 — SABIC/Huntsman Petrochemicals UK, 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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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/17 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/17

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4472 — William Hill/Codere/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 288/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 17 November 2006, 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 William Hill Organization Limited (‘WHO’, UK) belonging to the William Hill group and Codere SA (‘Codere’, Spain) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a newly incorporated company constituting a joint venture by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 17 November 2006, 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 William Hill Organization Limited (‘WHO’, UK) belonging to the William Hill group and Codere SA (‘Codere’, Spain) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a newly incorporated company constituting a joint venture by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking WHO: operator of internet gambling sites and provider of fixed odds bookmaking services via licensed betting offices and telephone; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking WHO: operator of internet gambling sites and provider of fixed odds bookmaking services via licensed betting offices and telephone;

| — | for undertaking Codere: manager of gaming machines, bingo halls and racetracks. |
| --- | --- |

—

for undertaking Codere: manager of gaming machines, bingo halls and racetracks.

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

3.

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4472 — William Hill/Codere/JV, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4472 — William Hill/Codere/JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/18 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/18

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4473 — MLCP/CIR/Oakwood)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 288/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 17 November 2006, 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 Merrill Lynch Credit Products, LLP (‘MLCP’, USA), part of the Merrill Lynch & Co, Inc. group of companies and CIR Compagnie Industriali Riunite S.p.A, (‘CIR’, Italy), controlled by Compagnia Finanziaria De Benedetti, acquire joint control within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation of the whole of an existing fund, Oakwood Financial Fund L.P. (‘Oakwood’, Cayman Islands) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 17 November 2006, 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 Merrill Lynch Credit Products, LLP (‘MLCP’, USA), part of the Merrill Lynch & Co, Inc. group of companies and CIR Compagnie Industriali Riunite S.p.A, (‘CIR’, Italy), controlled by Compagnia Finanziaria De Benedetti, acquire joint control within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation of the whole of an existing fund, Oakwood Financial Fund L.P. (‘Oakwood’, Cayman Islands) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for MLCP: investment banking and other financial services; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for MLCP: investment banking and other financial services;

| — | for CIR: newspaper and magazine publishing activities; radio, digital television, advertising and internet sectors; automotive components; gas and electricity; private healthcare; and non-performing loans; |
| --- | --- |

—

for CIR: newspaper and magazine publishing activities; radio, digital television, advertising and internet sectors; automotive components; gas and electricity; private healthcare; and non-performing loans;

| — | for Oakwood: origination and sales/acquisition of non-conforming residential mortgages, non-conforming hire purchase contracts for motor vehicles, salary and pension secured loans and small ticket equipment leasing to local authorities and SMEs. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Oakwood: origination and sales/acquisition of non-conforming residential mortgages, non-conforming hire purchase contracts for motor vehicles, salary and pension secured loans and small ticket equipment leasing to local authorities and SMEs.

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

3.

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4473 — MLCP/CIR/Oakwood, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4473 — MLCP/CIR/Oakwood, 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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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/19 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/19

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4466 — HTA/CDPQ/KVW/BAA Budapest Airport)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 288/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 17 November 2006, 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 HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH (‘HTA’, Germany), controlled by HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft (‘HT’, Germany). and Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (‘CDPQ’, Canada) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Budapest Airport Budapest Ferihegy Nemzetközi Repülőtér Üzemeltető Rt (‘BARt’, Hungary) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 17 November 2006, 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 HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH (‘HTA’, Germany), controlled by HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft (‘HT’, Germany). and Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (‘CDPQ’, Canada) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Budapest Airport Budapest Ferihegy Nemzetközi Repülőtér Üzemeltető Rt (‘BARt’, Hungary) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for HTA: airport management services; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for HTA: airport management services;

| — | for CDPQ: financial institution that manages funds for public and private pension and insurance funds; |
| --- | --- |

—

for CDPQ: financial institution that manages funds for public and private pension and insurance funds;

| — | For BARt: manages Hungary's most important commercial airport, Budapest Ferihegy International Airport. |
| --- | --- |

—

For BARt: manages Hungary's most important commercial airport, Budapest Ferihegy International Airport.

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

3.

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4466 — HTA/CDPQ/KVW/BAA Budapest Airport, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4466 — HTA/CDPQ/KVW/BAA Budapest Airport, 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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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/20 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/20

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4446 — Arrow Electronics/In Technology)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 288/12)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 17 November 2006, 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 Arrow Electronics Inc. (‘Arrow’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking InTechnology plc (‘InTechnology’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of assets. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 17 November 2006, 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 Arrow Electronics Inc. (‘Arrow’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking InTechnology plc (‘InTechnology’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of assets.

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






  — | for undertaking Arrow: Distribution of electronic components and electromechanical products, interconnect products and computer products; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking Arrow: Distribution of electronic components and electromechanical products, interconnect products and computer products;

| — | for undertaking InTechnology: Distribution of computer products. |
| --- | --- |

—

for undertaking InTechnology: Distribution of computer products.

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

3.

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4446 — Arrow Electronics/In Technology, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4446 — Arrow Electronics/In Technology, 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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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/21 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/21

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4483 — Avnet/Access)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 288/13)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 17 November 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), by which Avnet Inc. (‘Avnet’, USA) acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1) (b) of the Council Regulation, sole control of MRA Systems Inc. dba Access Distribution (‘Access’, USA) by way of purchase of shares and assets. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 17 November 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), by which Avnet Inc. (‘Avnet’, USA) acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1) (b) of the Council Regulation, sole control of MRA Systems Inc. dba Access Distribution (‘Access’, USA) by way of purchase of shares and assets.

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






  — | for Avnet: distribution of electronic components, computer products and technology services; distribution of IT products, solutions and services; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Avnet: distribution of electronic components, computer products and technology services; distribution of IT products, solutions and services;

| — | for Access: distribution of IT products, solutions and services. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Access: distribution of IT products, solutions and services.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) No139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
| --- | --- |

3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) No139/2004. 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4483 — Avnet/Access to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4483 — Avnet/Access 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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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/22 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/22

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4479 — News Corporation/Jamba/Ojom)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 288/14)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 17 November 2006, 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 News Corporation (‘NewsCorp’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the undertakings Jamba! GmbH (‘Jamba’, Germany) and Ojom GmbH (‘Ojom’, Germany) purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 17 November 2006, 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 News Corporation (‘NewsCorp’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the undertakings Jamba! GmbH (‘Jamba’, Germany) and Ojom GmbH (‘Ojom’, Germany) purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking NewsCorp: Film, TV, cable network programming, satellite TV, magazines, newspapers, books; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking NewsCorp: Film, TV, cable network programming, satellite TV, magazines, newspapers, books;

| — | for undertaking Jamba: Mobile phone entertainment; |
| --- | --- |

—

for undertaking Jamba: Mobile phone entertainment;

| — | for undertaking Ojom: Content for mobile entertainment. |
| --- | --- |

—

for undertaking Ojom: Content for mobile entertainment.

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

3.

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4479 — News Corporation/Jamba/Ojom, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4479 — News Corporation/Jamba/Ojom, 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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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/23 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/23

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4492 — Candover/Ferretti)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 288/15)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 16 November 2006, 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 Candover Partners Limited UK controlled by Candover Investments plc (‘Candover’, UK) acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Ferretti S.pA. (‘Ferretti’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 16 November 2006, 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 Candover Partners Limited UK controlled by Candover Investments plc (‘Candover’, UK) acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Ferretti S.pA. (‘Ferretti’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Candover: private equity investor; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Candover: private equity investor;

| — | for Ferretti: design, production and sales of luxury motor boats. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Ferretti: design, production and sales of luxury motor boats.

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

3.

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4492 — Candover/Ferretti, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4492 — Candover/Ferretti, 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, 05.3.2005 p. 32

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| 25.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 288/24 |
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25.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/24

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4408 — Tata/Corus)

(2006/C 288/16)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 20 November 2006, 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 Tata Steel UK Ltd, controlled by Tata Steel Ltd (‘Tata Steel’, India) acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Corus Group Plc, (‘Corus’, UK) by way of purchase of shares, subject to a court sanctioned scheme of arrangement. |
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On 20 November 2006, 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 Tata Steel UK Ltd, controlled by Tata Steel Ltd (‘Tata Steel’, India) acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Corus Group Plc, (‘Corus’, UK) by way of purchase of shares, subject to a court sanctioned scheme of arrangement.

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






  — | for Tata Steel: Vertically integrated steel company active at all levels of steel production, including manufacture of semi-finished and finished carbon steel products; |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Tata Steel: Vertically integrated steel company active at all levels of steel production, including manufacture of semi-finished and finished carbon steel products;

| — | for Corus: Manufacture of finished and semi-finished carbon steel products. |
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for Corus: Manufacture of finished and semi-finished carbon steel products.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4408 — Tata/Corus, 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4408 — Tata/Corus, 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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25.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/25

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4359 — Petroplus/ExxonMobil)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 288/17)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 17 November 2006, 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 Petroplus International B.V. (‘Petroplus’, Netherlands) ultimately controlled by Riverstone Holdings LLC (Riverstone, USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of part of ExxonMobil — ExxonMobil Central Europe Holding GmbH (‘ExxonMobil CEH’, Germany) by way of purchase of assets |
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On 17 November 2006, 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 Petroplus International B.V. (‘Petroplus’, Netherlands) ultimately controlled by Riverstone Holdings LLC (Riverstone, USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of part of ExxonMobil — ExxonMobil Central Europe Holding GmbH (‘ExxonMobil CEH’, Germany) by way of purchase of assets

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






  — | for Petroplus: refining, storing, marketing and international trading of crude oil; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Petroplus: refining, storing, marketing and international trading of crude oil;

| — | for ExxonMobil CEH: operation of Ingolstadt refinery and wholesale supply of refined oil products; |
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for ExxonMobil CEH: operation of Ingolstadt refinery and wholesale supply of refined oil products;

| — | for Riverstone Holdings LLC: private equity company. |
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for Riverstone Holdings LLC: private equity company.

| 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4359 — Petroplus/ExxonMobil, 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4359 — Petroplus/ExxonMobil, 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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European Ombudsman

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25.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 288/26

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Annual Report 2005

(2006/C 288/18)

The European Ombudsman has presented his Annual Report for the year 2005 to the European Parliament, in accordance with Article 195 (1) of the Treaty establishing the European Community and Article 3 (8) of the Decision of the European Parliament on the Regulations and General Conditions Governing the performance of the Ombudsman's Duties.

The Annual Report as well as a shorter version containing only the Executive Summary and the Statistics are available on the European Ombudsman's website in all 20 official languages at:

http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu

Paper copies of these publications can be requested free of charge from the European Ombudsman's office:

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