# Official Journal C 275/2006

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4911 November 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 275

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4911 November 2006

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2006/C 275/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2006/C 275/2 | 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
  ) | 2 |
| 2006/C 275/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4449 — KKR/SIF (Tarkett)) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| 2006/C 275/4 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4444 — GE/Banque Artesia Nederland) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| 2006/C 275/5 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4452 — Swiss Re/GE Life) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 12 |
| 2006/C 275/6 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4448 — ICA Baltic/RIMI Baltic) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 13 |
| 2006/C 275/7 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4454 — TPG/Télédiffusion de France) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 14 |
| 2006/C 275/8 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4434 — Ricoh/Danka) (
  1
  ) | 15 |
| 2006/C 275/9 | 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
  ) | 16 |
| 2006/C 275/0 | Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India | 25 |
| 2006/C 275/1 | Notice of initiation of an anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India | 29 |
| 2006/C 275/2 | 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
  ) | 33 |
| 2006/C 275/3 | Guidelines on National Regional aid for 2007-2013 — National regional State aid map: Malta (
  1
  ) | 35 |
| 2006/C 275/4 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4208 — Petroplus/European Petroleum Holdings) (
  1
  ) | 36 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2006/C 275/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2006/C 275/2

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

2

2006/C 275/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4449 — KKR/SIF (Tarkett)) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

10

2006/C 275/4

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4444 — GE/Banque Artesia Nederland) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

11

2006/C 275/5

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4452 — Swiss Re/GE Life) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

12

2006/C 275/6

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4448 — ICA Baltic/RIMI Baltic) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

13

2006/C 275/7

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4454 — TPG/Télédiffusion de France) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

14

2006/C 275/8

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4434 — Ricoh/Danka) (
  1
  )

1

15

2006/C 275/9

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

16

2006/C 275/0

Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India

25

2006/C 275/1

Notice of initiation of an anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India

29

2006/C 275/2

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

33

2006/C 275/3

Guidelines on National Regional aid for 2007-2013 — National regional State aid map: Malta (
  1
  )

1

35

2006/C 275/4

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4208 — Petroplus/European Petroleum Holdings) (
  1
  )

1

36

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I Information

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

10 November 2006

(2006/C 275/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2864 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 151,17 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4576 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67230 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,0888 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5933 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 87,09 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,2005 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5777 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,196 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 260,80 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6962 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8326 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5110 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,68 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 36,198 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8600 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6755 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4531 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,0126 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9336 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0021 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 201,56 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,2970 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,1169 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3225 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 727,47 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6799 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 64,159 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,2400 |
| THB | Thai baht | 47,110 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2864

JPY

Japanese yen

151,17

DKK

Danish krone

7,4576

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67230

SEK

Swedish krona

9,0888

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5933

ISK

Iceland króna

87,09

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,2005

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5777

CZK

Czech koruna

28,196

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

260,80

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6962

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8326

RON

Romanian leu

3,5110

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,68

SKK

Slovak koruna

36,198

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8600

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6755

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4531

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,0126

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9336

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0021

KRW

South Korean won

1 201,56

ZAR

South African rand

9,2970

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,1169

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3225

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 727,47

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6799

PHP

Philippine peso

64,159

RUB

Russian rouble

34,2400

THB

Thai baht

47,110

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Official Journal of the European Union

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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 275/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XS 2/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | Limburg |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Sananet BV, Nieuw Eyckholt 282 |
| 6419 DJ Heerlen |
| Nederland |

Aid No

XS 2/06

Member State

Netherlands

Region

Limburg

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Sananet BV, Nieuw Eyckholt 282

6419 DJ Heerlen

Nederland

Legal basis

Algemene wet bestuursrecht, Algemene Subsidieverordening 2004 Provincie Limburg. Nadere subsidieregels voor de bevordering van de economische ontwikkeling

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 111 250

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes, 15 % + 10 % (municipality on aid map) = 25 % of tangible and intangible one-off investments in assets

Date of implementation

23 December 2005. No advance has yet been paid.

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 1 November 2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Investment in data centre and software and investment in equipment (‘Health Buddy’) allowing remote medical assistance.

Yes, small

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

No

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other services

Yes, health care support services

Name and address of the granting authority

Provincie Limburg

| Limburglaan 10 |
| --- |
| 6229 GA Maastricht |
| Nederland |

Limburglaan 10

6229 GA Maastricht

Nederland

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 15/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | Gelderland |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | NOC*NSF te Arnhem |
| Legal basis | Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, in particular Article 4 and Article 5, in conjunction with Subsidieregeling Sociaal Economisch Beleid Provincie Gelderland, Article 5.1 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | n/a. | |
| | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | EUR 500 000 one-off |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes. The total cost of the project is EUR 5 855 440. The eligible investment costs amount to EUR 5 319 940: the subsidy here is EUR 392 250. Consultancy costs amount to EUR 535 500: the subsidy here is EUR 107 750. The maximum aid intensity is EUR 500 000. |
| Date of implementation | 1 February 2006 (date of approving decision 17 January 2006) |
| Duration of scheme: | The project is to run until 31 December 2007.
  The aid is a one-off measure. The obligation to pay became binding on 17 January 2006. Payment will take place after the measure has been publicly notified. |
| Objective of aid | To promote innovation in top-level sport, which may result in new top-level sport products |
| Economic sectors concerned | Other services | Especially sectors associated with top-level sport: development of new top-level sport products and services |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Provincie Gelderland |
| Postbus 9090 |
| 6800 GX Arnhem |
| Nederland |

Aid No

XS 15/06

Member State

Netherlands

Region

Gelderland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

NOC*NSF te Arnhem

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, in particular Article 4 and Article 5, in conjunction with Subsidieregeling Sociaal Economisch Beleid Provincie Gelderland, Article 5.1

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

Aid scheme

n/a.

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 500 000 one-off

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes. The total cost of the project is EUR 5 855 440. The eligible investment costs amount to EUR 5 319 940: the subsidy here is EUR 392 250. Consultancy costs amount to EUR 535 500: the subsidy here is EUR 107 750. The maximum aid intensity is EUR 500 000.

Date of implementation

1 February 2006 (date of approving decision 17 January 2006)

Duration of scheme:

The project is to run until 31 December 2007.

The aid is a one-off measure. The obligation to pay became binding on 17 January 2006. Payment will take place after the measure has been publicly notified.

Objective of aid

To promote innovation in top-level sport, which may result in new top-level sport products

Economic sectors concerned

Other services

Especially sectors associated with top-level sport: development of new top-level sport products and services

Name and address of the granting authority

Provincie Gelderland

Postbus 9090

6800 GX Arnhem

Nederland

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

n/a.

| Aid No | XS 25/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Toscana |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Regional Economic Development Plan — Measure D loans. ‘Counterguarantee Fund for SMEs’ |
| Legal basis | Delibera di Giunta Regionale n. 1195 del 23.12.2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | fondo di garanziaAnnual verall amount | EUR 10 million |
| Loans guaranteed | EUR 200 million |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | March 2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Toscana |
| Via di Novoli, 26 |
| I-50127 Firenze |

Aid No

XS 25/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Toscana

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Regional Economic Development Plan — Measure D loans. ‘Counterguarantee Fund for SMEs’

Legal basis

Delibera di Giunta Regionale n. 1195 del 23.12.2005

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

Aid scheme

fondo di garanziaAnnual verall amount

EUR 10 million

Loans guaranteed

EUR 200 million

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

March 2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Toscana

Via di Novoli, 26

I-50127 Firenze

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 43/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | Province of Zuid-Holland |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Darwin Business Partner B.V. |
| Legal basis | Algemene subsidieverordening (Asv), hoofdstuk 6, Milieu, onderdeel regeling stimulering duurzame energie |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | EUR 504 045
  (3,6 % of the total cost of the investment to Darwin Business Partner B.V.) |
| Loans guaranteed | — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | Date of decision 19 December 2005, conditional, payment after public notification. |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 1 July 2007 (building of plant).
  The applicant may request an advance of no more than 80 % of the sum to which it can expect to be entitled. If no use is made of this facility a single payment will be made 13 weeks after the final sum has been determined. |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs
  The objective of the project is to use synthesis gas from sources such as biomass to replace natural gas, a fossil fuel. The CO2 emissions generated by burning natural gas are avoided, and synthesis gas is introduced as an energy vector:






  — | The PRISMA project will reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuels by about 15 000 tonnes a year. The project may be implemented at various locations in the province of Zuid-Holland, with corresponding reductions in CO2 emissions (demonstration potential). |

Aid No

XS 43/06

Member State

Netherlands

Region

Province of Zuid-Holland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Darwin Business Partner B.V.

Legal basis

Algemene subsidieverordening (Asv), hoofdstuk 6, Milieu, onderdeel regeling stimulering duurzame energie

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 504 045

(3,6 % of the total cost of the investment to Darwin Business Partner B.V.)

Loans guaranteed

—

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

Date of decision 19 December 2005, conditional, payment after public notification.

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 1 July 2007 (building of plant).

The applicant may request an advance of no more than 80 % of the sum to which it can expect to be entitled. If no use is made of this facility a single payment will be made 13 weeks after the final sum has been determined.

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

The objective of the project is to use synthesis gas from sources such as biomass to replace natural gas, a fossil fuel. The CO2 emissions generated by burning natural gas are avoided, and synthesis gas is introduced as an energy vector:

—

The PRISMA project will reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuels by about 15 000 tonnes a year. The project may be implemented at various locations in the province of Zuid-Holland, with corresponding reductions in CO2 emissions (demonstration potential).

| — | The project is highly innovative for the Netherlands; it has not been demonstrated before. Dutch research bodies (ECN, TNO, TU Delft) have for several years been arguing for an industrial application suitable for research and development work. |
| --- | --- |

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The project is highly innovative for the Netherlands; it has not been demonstrated before. Dutch research bodies (ECN, TNO, TU Delft) have for several years been arguing for an industrial application suitable for research and development work.

| — | The size of the project represents a breakthrough to an industrial scale. This sets a new standard in Europoort for the processing of impure biomass (best available technique). |
| --- | --- |

—

The size of the project represents a breakthrough to an industrial scale. This sets a new standard in Europoort for the processing of impure biomass (best available technique).

The PRISMa project will have a number of very desirable environmental effects:

| — | Replacement of 15 to 20 million m3 of natural gas for steam production. |
| --- | --- |

—

Replacement of 15 to 20 million m3 of natural gas for steam production.

| — | Use of renewable sources allowing gas production on a lasting basis. |
| --- | --- |

—

Use of renewable sources allowing gas production on a lasting basis.

| — | The volumes of ash are smaller than in the case of incineration. |
| --- | --- |

—

The volumes of ash are smaller than in the case of incineration.

| — | Gas cleaning is very effective, because by comparison with incineration only a small volume of gas needs to be cleaned. |
| --- | --- |

—

Gas cleaning is very effective, because by comparison with incineration only a small volume of gas needs to be cleaned.

The project is expected to replace 15 to 20 million m3 of natural gas per year, introduce gasification technology on an industrial scale, and act as a focal point for the expanding knowledge economy.

The PRISMa project is for a relatively small energy production plant in Europoort. An initial operational unit is needed to make the installation of further units elsewhere attractive to other users (in horticultural areas or other industries). This will reduce the cost of energy. The approved grant of EUR540 045 amounts to 3,6 % of the tangible costs of building the plant.

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

| — | All manufacturing |
| --- | --- |

—

All manufacturing

Yes

| — | All services |
| --- | --- |

—

All services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Provincie Zuid-Holland

| Zuid-Hollandlaan 1 |
| --- |
| 2596 AW Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Zuid-Hollandlaan 1

2596 AW Den Haag

Nederland

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 54/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Sardegna |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Support for craft enterprises in Sardinia:






  — | aid for new investment |

Aid No

XS 54/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Sardegna

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Support for craft enterprises in Sardinia:

—

aid for new investment

Legal basis

L.R. 51/93 art. 10 bis

Deliberazione della Giunta Regionale n. 2/18 del 17 gennaio 2006

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

The overall expenditure planned for the 2006 call for proposals is EUR 15 million.

Maximum aid intensity

Capital contribution amounting to 30 % of the eligible investment throughout the region and 35 % in the most disadvantaged provinces of Sardinia. The aid intensity may not exceed 35 % net grant equivalent, plus 15 % gross grant equivalent for SMEs. Funding under Article 10 bis of Regional Law 51/93 is granted in compliance with the ceilings and obligations laid down in the relevant Community rules and will be implemented during the period of validity with automatic adjustment to the forecasts of the new regional aid map

Date of implementation

1.3.2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006, when Regulation No 70/2001 expires

Objective of aid

To develop the regional productive base by providing a capital contribution to SMEs in the craft sector for investment programmes that must be intended to launch new initiatives and/or consolidate existing ones by building new installations or expanding, modernising, restructuring, converting or transferring existing ones.

Economic sectors concerned

All SMEs on the register of craft enterprises within the meaning of Law 443/85, with the exception of sensitive sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione autonoma della Sardegna — Assessorato del turismo, artigianato e commercio

| Viale Trieste 105 |
| --- |
| Cagliari (Italia) |

Viale Trieste 105

Cagliari (Italia)

Website

www.regione.sardegna.it

Large individual aid grants

Aid to SMEs on the register of craft enterprises within the meaning of Law 443/85 and engaged in the processing and marketing of agricultural products is granted in accordance with Regulation 1/2004.

| Aid No | XS 84/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Czech Republic |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Aid in the form of subsidised bank guarantees to support business recovery of SMEs affected by the 2006 flooding on the territory of the Czech Republic. |
| Legal basis | Zákon č. 47/2002 Sb., o podpoře malého a středního podnikání |
| Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001
  Commission Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 5 illionm |
| Loans guaranteed | EUR 10 million |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | EUR 0,03 million |
| Loans guaranteed | EUR 0,3 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 2.5.2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2007 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu |
| Na Františku 32 |
| CZ-110 15 Praha 1 |

Aid No

XS 84/06

Member State

Czech Republic

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Aid in the form of subsidised bank guarantees to support business recovery of SMEs affected by the 2006 flooding on the territory of the Czech Republic.

Legal basis

Zákon č. 47/2002 Sb., o podpoře malého a středního podnikání

Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

Commission Regulation (EC) No 69/2001

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 5 illionm

Loans guaranteed

EUR 10 million

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 0,03 million

Loans guaranteed

EUR 0,3 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

2.5.2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu

Na Františku 32

CZ-110 15 Praha 1

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 95/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Scruton & Co (Builders) Ltd |
| Legal basis | Local Government Act 2000 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | GBP 0,797 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | From:22 May 2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until:30 June 2007 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber |
| 25 Queen St |
| Leeds, LS1 2TW |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XS 95/06

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Yorkshire and the Humber

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Scruton & Co (Builders) Ltd

Legal basis

Local Government Act 2000

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

GBP 0,797 million

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

From:22 May 2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until:30 June 2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber

25 Queen St

Leeds, LS1 2TW

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 96/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Immingham Industrial Estate Ltd |
| Legal basis | Local Government Act 2000 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | GBP 1 340 516 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | From:22 May 2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until:30 June 2007 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber |
| 25 Queen St |
| Leeds, LS1 2TW |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XS 96/06

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Yorkshire and the Humber

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Immingham Industrial Estate Ltd

Legal basis

Local Government Act 2000

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

GBP 1 340 516

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

From:22 May 2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until:30 June 2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber

25 Queen St

Leeds, LS1 2TW

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 101/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | West Wales & The Valleys Objective 1 Region |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Antur Penllyn |
| Legal basis | (1) | Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000/906); Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Designation 2000. |

Aid No

XS 101/06

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

West Wales & The Valleys Objective 1 Region

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Antur Penllyn

Legal basis

(1)

Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000/906); Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Designation 2000.

| (2) | 29 Welsh Development Agency Act 1975, as amended |
| --- | --- |

(2)

29 Welsh Development Agency Act 1975, as amended

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

GBP 7 380

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

From 05 July 2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31st December 2006

NB: As noted above, the grant was committed prior to 31 December 2006. Payments against this commitment will, potentially (in line with N +2 ) continue until 30th June 2008

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other services Tourism

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

National Assembly for Wales

| C/o Welsh European Funding Office |
| --- |
| Cwm Cynon Business Park |
| Mountain Ash CF45 4ER |
| United Kingdom |

C/o Welsh European Funding Office

Cwm Cynon Business Park

Mountain Ash CF45 4ER

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 117/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | West Wales & the Valleys Objective 1 Region |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Construction and Technology Support Centre |
| Legal basis | Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/99 |
| The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Regulations 2000 (No/906/2000)
  The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales)
  Designation 2000 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | GBP 0,013 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | From 1.7.2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006
  NB: As noted above, the grant was committed prior to 31 December 2006. Payments against this commitment will, potentially (in line with N + 2) continue until 30 June 2008. |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes - |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other services (Construction) | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Welsh European Funding Office |
| Cwm Cynon Business Park |
| Mountain Ash CF45 4ER |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XS 117/06

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

West Wales & the Valleys Objective 1 Region

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Construction and Technology Support Centre

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/99

The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Regulations 2000 (No/906/2000)

The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales)

Designation 2000

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

GBP 0,013 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

From 1.7.2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

NB: As noted above, the grant was committed prior to 31 December 2006. Payments against this commitment will, potentially (in line with N + 2) continue until 30 June 2008.

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes -

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other services (Construction)

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Welsh European Funding Office

Cwm Cynon Business Park

Mountain Ash CF45 4ER

United Kingdom

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4449 — KKR/SIF (Tarkett))

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 275/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 3 November2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (‘KKR’, USA) and the Deconinck Familiy (France), via Société d'Investissement Familiale (‘SIF’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Tarkett S.A. (‘Tarkett’ France), presently controlled by the Deconinck Family, by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 3 November2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (‘KKR’, USA) and the Deconinck Familiy (France), via Société d'Investissement Familiale (‘SIF’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Tarkett S.A. (‘Tarkett’ France), presently controlled by the Deconinck Family, by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for KKR: private equity firm with investments in a range of different businesses, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for KKR: private equity firm with investments in a range of different businesses,

| — | for SIF: holding company owned by the Deconinck Familiy; the majority shareholder of Tarkett, |
| --- | --- |

—

for SIF: holding company owned by the Deconinck Familiy; the majority shareholder of Tarkett,

| — | Tarkett: global producer and distributor of flooring products. |
| --- | --- |

—

Tarkett: global producer and distributor of flooring 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. 4449 — KKR/SIF (Tarkett) 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. 4449 — KKR/SIF (Tarkett) 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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| 11.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/11 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

11.11.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/11

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4444 — GE/Banque Artesia Nederland)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 275/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 31 October 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 General Electric Company (‘GE’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Banque Artesia Nederland NV (‘BAN’, the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 31 October 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 General Electric Company (‘GE’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Banque Artesia Nederland NV (‘BAN’, the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking GE: a diversified manufacturing, technology and services company, made up of a broad range of business units; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking GE: a diversified manufacturing, technology and services company, made up of a broad range of business units;

| — | for undertaking BAN: a Dutch medium-sized corporate and retail bank. |
| --- | --- |

—

for undertaking BAN: a Dutch medium-sized corporate and retail bank.

| 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.4444 — GE/Banque Artesia Nederland, 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.4444 — GE/Banque Artesia Nederland, 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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| 11.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/12 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

11.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/12

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4452 — Swiss Re/GE Life)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 275/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 3 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 Swiss Reinsurance Company (‘Swiss Re’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings GE Live Group Limited, GE Life Services Limited and GE Insurance Holdings Limited (together ‘GE Life’, UK) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 3 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 Swiss Reinsurance Company (‘Swiss Re’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings GE Live Group Limited, GE Life Services Limited and GE Insurance Holdings Limited (together ‘GE Life’, UK) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking Swiss Re: provider of reinsurance services; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking Swiss Re: provider of reinsurance services;

| — | for undertaking GE Life: provider of life insurance services. |
| --- | --- |

—

for undertaking GE Life: provider of life insurance services.

| 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.4452 — Swiss Re/GE Life, 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.4452 — Swiss Re/GE Life, 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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| 11.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/13 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4448 — ICA Baltic/RIMI Baltic)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 275/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 2 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 ICA Baltic AB, a 100 % subsidiary of ICA AB (together ‘ICA’, Sweden), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of the joint venture Rimi Baltic AB (‘Rimi’, Sweden), between ICA and Ruokakesko OY (‘Kesko’, Finland), by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 2 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 ICA Baltic AB, a 100 % subsidiary of ICA AB (together ‘ICA’, Sweden), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of the joint venture Rimi Baltic AB (‘Rimi’, Sweden), between ICA and Ruokakesko OY (‘Kesko’, Finland), by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for ICA: retail sales of daily consumer goods; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for ICA: retail sales of daily consumer goods;

| — | for Rimi: retail sales of daily consumer goods in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Rimi: retail sales of daily consumer goods in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

| 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 Case COMP/M.4448 — ICA Baltic/RIMI Baltic, 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 Case COMP/M.4448 — ICA Baltic/RIMI Baltic, 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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| 11.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/14 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/14

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4454 — TPG/Télédiffusion de France)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 275/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 3 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 private equity funds TPG Advisors IV, L.P. and TPG Advisors V, L.P. (together ‘TPG’) (United States), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Télédiffusion de France (France) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 3 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 private equity funds TPG Advisors IV, L.P. and TPG Advisors V, L.P. (together ‘TPG’) (United States), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Télédiffusion de France (France) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for TPG: private equity investment in a number of diverse portfolio companies; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for TPG: private equity investment in a number of diverse portfolio companies;

| — | for Télédiffusion de France: provision of over-the-air and wireless services to broadcasters and telecom operators; operation of terrestrial infrastructures used for the transport of TV, radio and telecom signals. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Télédiffusion de France: provision of over-the-air and wireless services to broadcasters and telecom operators; operation of terrestrial infrastructures used for the transport of TV, radio and telecom signals.

| 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 Case COMP/M.4454 — TPG/Télédiffusion de France, 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 Case COMP/M.4454 — TPG/Télédiffusion de France, 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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| 11.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/15 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/15

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4434 — Ricoh/Danka)

(2006/C 275/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 3 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 Ricoh Europe B.V. (‘Ricoh’, the Netherlands), a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd, Japan, acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation, control of the undertakings Danka Austria GmbH (Austria), Danka Belgium NV/SA (Belgium), Danka Danmark A/S (Denmark), Danka Deutschland Holding GmbH (Germany), Danka Office Products B.V. (the Netherlands), Danka Netherlands B.V. (the Netherlands), Danka Holdings B.V. (the Netherlands), Danka Holding France Sarl (France), Danka Holdings Iberia SA (Spain), Danka Holdings S.A. (Switzerland), Danka Sverige AB (Sweden), Danka Italia SpA (Italy), Danka Norge AS (Norway) and Danka UK plc (United Kingdom) (together ‘Danka’) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 3 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 Ricoh Europe B.V. (‘Ricoh’, the Netherlands), a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd, Japan, acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation, control of the undertakings Danka Austria GmbH (Austria), Danka Belgium NV/SA (Belgium), Danka Danmark A/S (Denmark), Danka Deutschland Holding GmbH (Germany), Danka Office Products B.V. (the Netherlands), Danka Netherlands B.V. (the Netherlands), Danka Holdings B.V. (the Netherlands), Danka Holding France Sarl (France), Danka Holdings Iberia SA (Spain), Danka Holdings S.A. (Switzerland), Danka Sverige AB (Sweden), Danka Italia SpA (Italy), Danka Norge AS (Norway) and Danka UK plc (United Kingdom) (together ‘Danka’) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Ricoh: production and distribution of office automation products and related services, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Ricoh: production and distribution of office automation products and related services,

| — | for Danka: distribution of office automation products and related services. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Danka: distribution of office automation products and related services.

| 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. |
| --- | --- |

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 Case COMP/M.4434 — Ricoh/Danka, 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 Case COMP/M.4434 — Ricoh/Danka, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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11.11.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/16

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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 275/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XS 35/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region | Countrywide |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Aid scheme.
  Aid for business plans of small and medium-sized undertakings operating as industrial subcontractors and covered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 |
| Legal base | Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, Υπουργικές Αποφάσεις: 23.74.1339.1.2006 και 23.75.1340.1.2006 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | The measure was announced in January 2006 and the public aid was established at EUR 17 million, within the period of application of the operational programme for ‘Competitiveness’ (2000-2006) |
| Maximum aid intensity | Grant up to 55 % |
| Date of application | January 2006 |
| Duration of scheme | 2001-2006 |
| Objective of aid | The purpose of the measure is to support industrial subcontracting and is addressed to manufacturing small and medium-sized undertakings (SMEs) that do more than 50 % of their business (on average over at least the last three years) via industrial subcontracting, with the aim of modernising their production process and in general their range of operations, by carrying out a comprehensive plan lasting 16 months. A small or medium-sized industrial subcontracting undertaking is an SME that manufactures a product on the basis of instructions and designs from an industrial client and on behalf of that client, so that the client undertaking can incorporate the product into its final product. |
| Economic sectors concerned | All manufacturing, except for:






  — | Agriculture |

Aid No

XS 35/06

Member State

Greece

Region

Countrywide

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Aid scheme.

Aid for business plans of small and medium-sized undertakings operating as industrial subcontractors and covered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004

Legal base

Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, Υπουργικές Αποφάσεις: 23.74.1339.1.2006 και 23.75.1340.1.2006

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

The measure was announced in January 2006 and the public aid was established at EUR 17 million, within the period of application of the operational programme for ‘Competitiveness’ (2000-2006)

Maximum aid intensity

Grant up to 55 %

Date of application

January 2006

Duration of scheme

2001-2006

Objective of aid

The purpose of the measure is to support industrial subcontracting and is addressed to manufacturing small and medium-sized undertakings (SMEs) that do more than 50 % of their business (on average over at least the last three years) via industrial subcontracting, with the aim of modernising their production process and in general their range of operations, by carrying out a comprehensive plan lasting 16 months. A small or medium-sized industrial subcontracting undertaking is an SME that manufactures a product on the basis of instructions and designs from an industrial client and on behalf of that client, so that the client undertaking can incorporate the product into its final product.

Economic sectors concerned

All manufacturing, except for:

—

Agriculture

| — | Fisheries |
| --- | --- |

—

Fisheries

| — | Aquaculture |
| --- | --- |

—

Aquaculture

| — | Aid linked to quantities exported or to distribution networks |
| --- | --- |

—

Aid linked to quantities exported or to distribution networks

| — | Specific industries subject to restrictive guidelines (steel, shipbuilding, motor manufacture, synthetic fibres etc.) |
| --- | --- |

—

Specific industries subject to restrictive guidelines (steel, shipbuilding, motor manufacture, synthetic fibres etc.)

Name and address of the granting authority

| Υπουργείο Ανάπτυξης (Ministère du développement) |
| --- |
| Γενική Γραμματεία Βιομηχανίας (Secrétariat général de l'industrie) |
| Διεύθυνση Μικρομεσαίων Επιχειρήσεων (Direction des petites et moyennes entreprises) |
| Directrice: κα Μ. Πετρουλάκη (Mme M. Petroulaki) |
| Tél. (30) 21 06 96 92 70 |
| Fax (30) 21 06 96 92 40 |

Υπουργείο Ανάπτυξης (Ministère du développement)

Γενική Γραμματεία Βιομηχανίας (Secrétariat général de l'industrie)

Διεύθυνση Μικρομεσαίων Επιχειρήσεων (Direction des petites et moyennes entreprises)

Directrice: κα Μ. Πετρουλάκη (Mme M. Petroulaki)

Tél. (30) 21 06 96 92 70

Fax (30) 21 06 96 92 40

Other information

The maximum amount of the eligible co-funded budget of each business plan is EUR 1 200 000

| Aid No | XS 71/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State: | Cyprus |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Access to Research Infrastructure Programme 2006 |
| Legal basis | Απόφαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της 9ης Φεβρουαρίου 2006 για επαναπροκήρυξη για το 2006 των Προγραμμάτων που προκηρύχθηκαν από το Ίδρυμα κατά την τριετία 2003-2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | 0,6 EUR million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes: 75 % |
| Date of implementation | 26.4.2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ίδρυμα Προώθησης Έρευνας [Fondation pour la promotion de la recherche] |
| Γωνία Απελλή και Νιρβάνα (Gonia Apelli kai Nirvana) |
| Άγιοι Ομολογητές, Λευκωσία (Agioi Omologites, Nicosia) |
| Τ.Κ. 23422 |
| CY-1683 Λευκωσία (Nicosia) |

Aid No

XS 71/06

Member State:

Cyprus

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Access to Research Infrastructure Programme 2006

Legal basis

Απόφαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της 9ης Φεβρουαρίου 2006 για επαναπροκήρυξη για το 2006 των Προγραμμάτων που προκηρύχθηκαν από το Ίδρυμα κατά την τριετία 2003-2005

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

0,6 EUR million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes: 75 %

Date of implementation

26.4.2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Ίδρυμα Προώθησης Έρευνας [Fondation pour la promotion de la recherche]

Γωνία Απελλή και Νιρβάνα (Gonia Apelli kai Nirvana)

Άγιοι Ομολογητές, Λευκωσία (Agioi Omologites, Nicosia)

Τ.Κ. 23422

CY-1683 Λευκωσία (Nicosia)

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes: the plan does not apply to large individual aid grants

| Aid No | XS 72/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Cyprus |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Programme of Research Cooperation with Distinguished Overseas Scientists 2006 |
| Legal basis | Απόφαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της 9ης Φεβρουαρίου 2006 για επαναπροκήρυξη για το 2006 των Προγραμμάτων που προκηρύχθηκαν από το Ίδρυμα κατά την τριετία 2003-2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,51 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes: 75 % |
| Date of implementation | 26.4.2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ίδρυμα Προώθησης Έρευνας (Fondation pour la promotion de la recherche) |
| Γωνία Απελλή και Νιρβάνα (Gonia Apelli kai Nirvana) |
| Άγιοι Ομολογητές, Λευκωσία (Agioi Omologites, Nicosia) |
| Τ.Κ. 23422 |
| CY-1683 Λευκωσία (Nicosia) |

Aid No

XS 72/06

Member State

Cyprus

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Programme of Research Cooperation with Distinguished Overseas Scientists 2006

Legal basis

Απόφαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της 9ης Φεβρουαρίου 2006 για επαναπροκήρυξη για το 2006 των Προγραμμάτων που προκηρύχθηκαν από το Ίδρυμα κατά την τριετία 2003-2005

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,51 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes: 75 %

Date of implementation

26.4.2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Ίδρυμα Προώθησης Έρευνας (Fondation pour la promotion de la recherche)

Γωνία Απελλή και Νιρβάνα (Gonia Apelli kai Nirvana)

Άγιοι Ομολογητές, Λευκωσία (Agioi Omologites, Nicosia)

Τ.Κ. 23422

CY-1683 Λευκωσία (Nicosia)

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes: the plan does not apply to large individual aid grants

| Aid No | XS 112/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | The Republic of Lithuania |
| Title of aid scheme or name of the company receiving individual aid | Activity area ‘Investment for improvement and rationalisation of deforestation and logging’ of the Rural development and fisheries priority measure ‘Forestry’ of the Lithuanian Single Programming Document 2004-2006 |
| Legal Basis | Lietuvos Respublikos žemes ūkio ministro 2004 m. liepos 16 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-437 „Dėl gairių pareiškėjams, teikiantiems projektus paramai gauti pagal Lietuvos 2004-2006 metu. Bendrojo programavimo dokumento (BPD) Kaimo plėtros ir žuvininkystės prioriteto priemonę „Miškų ūkis“ patvirtinimo“ (Žin., 2004, Nr. 121-4449). |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,2 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 1.9.2004 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2007 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other Services | |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija |
| Gedimino pr. 19 |
| LT-01 103 Vilnius |

Aid No

XS 112/05

Member State

The Republic of Lithuania

Title of aid scheme or name of the company receiving individual aid

Activity area ‘Investment for improvement and rationalisation of deforestation and logging’ of the Rural development and fisheries priority measure ‘Forestry’ of the Lithuanian Single Programming Document 2004-2006

Legal Basis

Lietuvos Respublikos žemes ūkio ministro 2004 m. liepos 16 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-437 „Dėl gairių pareiškėjams, teikiantiems projektus paramai gauti pagal Lietuvos 2004-2006 metu. Bendrojo programavimo dokumento (BPD) Kaimo plėtros ir žuvininkystės prioriteto priemonę „Miškų ūkis“ patvirtinimo“ (Žin., 2004, Nr. 121-4449).

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,2 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

1.9.2004

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other Services

Name and address of the granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 19

LT-01 103 Vilnius

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

No

| Aid No | XS 114/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Consultancy aid to SMEs, pursuant to measure D3 of the regional operational programme (ROP) for structural measures taken by the region of Valle d'Aosta to meet Objective 3 in the period 2000-06 |
| Legal basis | Deliberazione della Giunta regionale n. 2930 del 30.8.2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,15 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2005 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| — | All manufacturing |

Aid No

XS 114/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Consultancy aid to SMEs, pursuant to measure D3 of the regional operational programme (ROP) for structural measures taken by the region of Valle d'Aosta to meet Objective 3 in the period 2000-06

Legal basis

Deliberazione della Giunta regionale n. 2930 del 30.8.2004

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,15 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

1.1.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2005

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

—

All manufacturing

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta — Assessorato attività produttive e politiche del lavoro — Dipartimento industria, artigianato ed energia

| Piazza della Repubblica, 15 |
| --- |
| I-11100 Aosta |

Piazza della Repubblica, 15

I-11100 Aosta

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation, the measure excludes individual aid grants or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid,

| a) | if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 million and






  — | the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, |
| --- | --- | --- |

a)

if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 million and

—

the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %,

| — | in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or |
| --- | --- |

—

in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or

| b) | if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 million. |
| --- | --- |

b)

if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 million.

Yes

| Aid No | XS 120/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Cyprus |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Programme of research cooperation with distinguished scientists abroad |
| Legal basis | Απόφαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου του Ιδρύματος Προώθησης Έρευνας ημερομηνίας 2.2.2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,47 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes: -75 % |
| Date of implementation | 19 May 2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | The closing date for the submission of research proposals is 7 October 2005 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ίδρυμα Προώθησης Έρευνας (Fondation pour la promotion de la recherche) |
| Γωνία Απελλή και Νιρβάνα, (Gonia Apelli kai Nirvana) |
| Άγιοι Ομολογητές, (Agioi Omologites) |
| Τ.Κ. 23422 |
| CY-1683 Λευκωσία (Nicosia) |

Aid No

XS 120/05

Member State

Cyprus

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Programme of research cooperation with distinguished scientists abroad

Legal basis

Απόφαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου του Ιδρύματος Προώθησης Έρευνας ημερομηνίας 2.2.2005

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,47 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes: -75 %

Date of implementation

19 May 2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

The closing date for the submission of research proposals is 7 October 2005

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Ίδρυμα Προώθησης Έρευνας (Fondation pour la promotion de la recherche)

Γωνία Απελλή και Νιρβάνα, (Gonia Apelli kai Nirvana)

Άγιοι Ομολογητές, (Agioi Omologites)

Τ.Κ. 23422

CY-1683 Λευκωσία (Nicosia)

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes: the grant ceiling is EUR 170 000

| Aid No | XS 133/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Incentives for commercial undertakings under Article 16(1) of Law No 266 of 7 August 1997. |
| Legal basis | Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;
  Legge nazionale 7 agosto 1997, n. 266 art.16 comma 1;
  Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8983 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | The overall amount is EUR 10 597 244,14, with estimated expenditure of EUR 1 000 000 in 2007 and EUR 9 597 244,14 in 2008 |
| Loans guaranteed | No assistance is granted for loans |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 21 July 2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other services | Yes, commercial sector. |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Calabria |
| Via Massara, n. 2 |
| I-88100 Catanzaro |

Aid No

XS 133/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Calabria

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Incentives for commercial undertakings under Article 16(1) of Law No 266 of 7 August 1997.

Legal basis

Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;

Legge nazionale 7 agosto 1997, n. 266 art.16 comma 1;

Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8983

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

The overall amount is EUR 10 597 244,14, with estimated expenditure of EUR 1 000 000 in 2007 and EUR 9 597 244,14 in 2008

Loans guaranteed

No assistance is granted for loans

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

21 July 2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other services

Yes, commercial sector.

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Calabria

Via Massara, n. 2

I-88100 Catanzaro

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

No

| Aid No | XS 134/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Investment by undertakings for demand for services — Action 4.1 of the ROP for Calabria 2000-2006. |
| Legal basis | Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;
  Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8982. |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | The overall amount is EUR 3 million, with estimated expenditure of EUR 1 million in 2007 and EUR 2 million in 2008. |
| Loans guaranteed | No assistance is granted for loans. |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 21 July 2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| — | All manufacturing |

Aid No

XS 134/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Calabria

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Investment by undertakings for demand for services — Action 4.1 of the ROP for Calabria 2000-2006.

Legal basis

Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;

Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8982.

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

The overall amount is EUR 3 million, with estimated expenditure of EUR 1 million in 2007 and EUR 2 million in 2008.

Loans guaranteed

No assistance is granted for loans.

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

21 July 2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

—

All manufacturing

Yes

Other manufacturing

Yes

Financial services

Yes

Other services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Calabria

| Via Massara, n. 2 |
| --- |
| I-88100 Catanzaro |

Via Massara, n. 2

I-88100 Catanzaro

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

No

| Aid No | XS 135/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Innovation centres set up by SMEs within PIT (Integrated Territorial Programme) areas to strengthen production systems and production chains — Action 4.2.b. |
| Legal basis | Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;
  Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8986. |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | The overall amount is EUR 13 156 845, with estimated expenditure of EUR 3 000 000 in 2007 and EUR 10 156 845 in 2008 |
| Loans guaranteed | No assistance is granted for loans. |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 21 July 2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| — | All manufacturing |

Aid No

XS 135/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Calabria

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Innovation centres set up by SMEs within PIT (Integrated Territorial Programme) areas to strengthen production systems and production chains — Action 4.2.b.

Legal basis

Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;

Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8986.

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

The overall amount is EUR 13 156 845, with estimated expenditure of EUR 3 000 000 in 2007 and EUR 10 156 845 in 2008

Loans guaranteed

No assistance is granted for loans.

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

21 July 2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

—

All manufacturing

Yes

Other manufacturing

Yes

Other services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Calabria

| Via Massara, n. 2 |
| --- |
| I-88100 Catanzaro |

Via Massara, n. 2

I-88100 Catanzaro

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

No

| Aid No | XS 136/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Tangible and intangible investments carried out by export consortia — Action 4.2.d of the ROP for Calabria 2000-2006. |
| Legal basis | Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;
  Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8986. |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | The overall amount is EUR 4 million, with estimated expenditure of EUR 1 million in 2007 and EUR 3 million in 2008 |
| Loans guaranteed | No assistance is granted for loans |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 21 July 2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other manufacturing | Yes |
| Other services | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Calabria |
| Via Massara, n. 2 |
| I-88100 Catanzaro |

Aid No

XS 136/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Calabria

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Tangible and intangible investments carried out by export consortia — Action 4.2.d of the ROP for Calabria 2000-2006.

Legal basis

Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;

Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8986.

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

The overall amount is EUR 4 million, with estimated expenditure of EUR 1 million in 2007 and EUR 3 million in 2008

Loans guaranteed

No assistance is granted for loans

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

21 July 2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other manufacturing

Yes

Other services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Calabria

Via Massara, n. 2

I-88100 Catanzaro

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

No

| Aid No | XS 137/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Investment by commercial undertakings in rural and mountain areas — Action 4.1.c of the ROP for Calabria 2000-2006. |
| Legal basis | Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;
  Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8985. |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | The overall amount is EUR 5 million, with estimated expenditure of EUR 2 million in 2007 and EUR 3 million in 2008 |
| Loans guaranteed | No assistance is granted for loans. |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 21 July 2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other services | Yes, commercial sector. |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Calabria |
| Via Massara, n. 2 |
| I-88100 Catanzaro |

Aid No

XS 137/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Calabria

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Investment by commercial undertakings in rural and mountain areas — Action 4.1.c of the ROP for Calabria 2000-2006.

Legal basis

Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater;

Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8985.

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

The overall amount is EUR 5 million, with estimated expenditure of EUR 2 million in 2007 and EUR 3 million in 2008

Loans guaranteed

No assistance is granted for loans.

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

21 July 2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other services

Yes, commercial sector.

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Calabria

Via Massara, n. 2

I-88100 Catanzaro

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

No

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| 11.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/25 |
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11.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/25

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Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India

(2006/C 275/10)

The Commission has received a complaint pursuant to Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (‘the basic Regulation’) (1), alleging that imports of dihydromyrcenol, originating in India (‘the country concerned’), are being dumped and are thereby causing material injury to the Community industry.

1.   Complaint

The complaint was lodged on 29 September 2006 by the following Community producers: Destilaciones Bordas Chinchurreta S.A. and Sensient Fragances S.A. (‘the complainants’) representing a major proportion, in this case more than 25 % of the total Community production of dihydromyrcenol.

2.   Product

The product allegedly being dumped is dihydromyrcenol of a purity by weight of 93 % or more, originating in India (‘the product concerned’), normally declared within CN code ex 2905 22 90. This CN code is only given for information.

3.   Allegation of dumping

The allegation of dumping in respect of India is based on a comparison of normal value established on the basis of domestic prices, with the export prices of the product concerned when sold for export to the Community.

On this basis, the dumping margin calculated is significant.

4.   Allegation of injury

The complainants have provided evidence that imports of the product concerned from India have increased overall in absolute terms and in terms of market share.

It is alleged that the volumes and the prices of the imported product concerned have, among other consequences, had a negative impact on the market share held and the level of prices charged by the Community industry, resulting in substantial adverse effects on the overall performance and the financial situation of the Community industry.

5.   Procedure

Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that the complaint has been lodged by or on behalf of the Community industry and that there is sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of a proceeding, the Commission hereby initiates an investigation pursuant to Article 5 of the basic Regulation.

5.1.   Procedure for the determination of dumping and injury

The investigation will determine whether the product concerned originating in India is being dumped and whether this dumping has caused injury.

(a)   Sampling

In view of the apparent large number of parties involved in this proceeding, the Commission may decide to apply sampling in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation.

(i)   Sampling for exporters/producers in India

In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all exporters/producers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known by contacting the Commission and providing the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the format indicated in point 7:

| — | name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
| --- | --- |

—

name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person,

| — | the turnover in local currency and the volume in kg of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
| --- | --- |

—

the turnover in local currency and the volume in kg of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006,

| — | the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in kg for the product concerned on the domestic market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
| --- | --- |

—

the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in kg for the product concerned on the domestic market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006,

| — | whether the company intends to claim an individual margin (2) (individual margins can only be claimed by producers), |
| --- | --- |

—

whether the company intends to claim an individual margin (2) (individual margins can only be claimed by producers),

| — | the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned, |
| --- | --- |

—

the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned,

| — | the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling (export and/or domestic) of the product concerned, |
| --- | --- |

—

the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling (export and/or domestic) of the product concerned,

| — | any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
| --- | --- |

—

any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample,

| — | by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below. |
| --- | --- |

—

by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below.

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of exporters/producers, the Commission will, in addition, contact the authorities of the exportingcountry, and any known associations of exporters/producers.

(ii)   Sampling for importers

In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all importers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known to the Commission and to provide the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the formats indicated in point 7:

| — | name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
| --- | --- |

—

name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person,

| — | the total turnover in euro of the company during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
| --- | --- |

—

the total turnover in euro of the company during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006,

| — | the total number of employees, |
| --- | --- |

—

the total number of employees,

| — | the precise activities of the company with regard to the product concerned, |
| --- | --- |

—

the precise activities of the company with regard to the product concerned,

| — | the volume in kg and value in euro of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006 of the imported product concerned originating in India, |
| --- | --- |

—

the volume in kg and value in euro of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006 of the imported product concerned originating in India,

| — | the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling of the product concerned, |
| --- | --- |

—

the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling of the product concerned,

| — | any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
| --- | --- |

—

any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample,

| — | by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below. |
| --- | --- |

—

by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below.

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of importers, the Commission will, in addition, contact any known associations of importers.

(iii)   Final selection of the samples

All interested parties wishing to submit any relevant information regarding the selection of the samples must do so within the time limit set in point 6(b)(ii).

The Commission intends to make the final selection of the samples after having consulted the parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample.

Companies included in the samples must reply to a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(b)(iii) and must cooperate within the framework of the investigation.

If sufficient co-operation is not forthcoming, the Commission may base its findings, in accordance with Articles 17(4) and 18 of the basic Regulation, on the facts available. A finding based on facts available may be less advantageous to the party concerned, as explained in point 8.

(b)   Questionnaires

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the Community industry and to any association of producers in the Community, to the sampled exporters/producers in India, to any association of exporters/producers, to the sampled importers, to any association of importers named in the complaint, and to the authorities of the exporting country concerned.

Exporters/producers in India claiming an individual margin, with a view to the application of Articles 17(3) and 9(6) of the basic Regulation, must submit a completed questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii) of this notice. They therefore have to request a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(i). However, such parties should be aware that if sampling is applied to exporters/producers, the Commission may nonetheless decide not to calculate an individual margin for them, if the number of exporters/producers is so large that individual examination would be unduly burdensome and would prevent the timely completion of the investigation.

(c)   Collection of information and holding of hearings

All interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known, submit information other than questionnaire replies and to provide supporting evidence. This information and supporting evidence has to reach the Commission within the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii).

Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request showing that there are particular reasons why they should be heard. This request must be made within the time limit set in point 6(a)(iii).

5.2.   Procedure for assessment of Community interest

In accordance with Article 21 of the basic Regulation and in the event that the allegations of dumping and injury caused thereby are substantiated, a decision will be reached as to whether the adoption of anti-dumping measures would not be against the Community interest. For this reason the Community industry, importers, their representative associations, representative users and representative consumer organisations, provided that they prove that there is an objective link between their activity and the product concerned, may, within the general time limits set in point 6(a)(ii), make themselves known and provide the Commission with information. The parties which have acted in conformity with the precedent sentence may request a hearing setting the particular reasons why they should be heard within the time limit set in point 6(a)(iii). It should be noted that any information submitted pursuant to Article 21 will only be taken into account if supported by factual evidence at the time of submission.

6.   Time limits

(a)   General time limits

(i)   For parties to request a questionnaire

All interested parties should request a questionnaire as soon as possible, but not later than 15 days after the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(ii)   For parties to make themselves known, to submit questionnaire replies and any other information

All interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 40 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified. Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party's making itself known within the aforementioned period.

Companies selected in a sample must submit questionnaire replies within the time limits specified in point 6(b)(iii).

(iii)   Hearings

All interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40 day time limit.

(b)   Specific time limit in respect of sampling

| (i) | The information specified in points 5.1(a)(i) and 5.1(a)(ii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

(i)

The information specified in points 5.1(a)(i) and 5.1(a)(ii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

| (ii) | All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5.1(a)(iii) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5.1(a)(iii) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

| (iii) | The questionnaire replies from sampled parties must reach the Commission within 37 days from the date of the notification of their inclusion in the sample. |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

The questionnaire replies from sampled parties must reach the Commission within 37 days from the date of the notification of their inclusion in the sample.

7.   Written submissions, questionnaire replies and correspondence

All submissions and requests made by interested parties must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified) and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this notice, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ‘Limited’ (4) and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of the basic Regulation, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’.

Commission address for correspondence:

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

European Commission

Directorate General for Trade

Directorate B

Office: J-79 5/16

B-1049 Brussels

Fax (32-2) 295 65 05

8.   Non-cooperation

In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, provisional or final findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.

Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of the facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially and findings are therefore based on facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.

9.   Schedule of the investigation

The investigation will be concluded, according to Article 6(9) of the basic Regulation within 15 months of the date of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. According to Article 7(1) of the basic Regulation, provisional measures may be imposed no later than 9 months from the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

(2)  Individual margins may be claimed pursuant to Article 17(3) of the basic Regulation for companies not included in the sample.

(3)  For guidance on the meaning of related companies, please refer to Article 143 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1).

(4)  This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 19 of the basic Regulation and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-dumping Agreement).

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| 11.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/29 |
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11.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/29

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Notice of initiation of an anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India

(2006/C 275/11)

The Commission has received a complaint pursuant to Article 10 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community (‘the basic Regulation’) (1), alleging that imports of dihydromyrcenol, originating in India (‘the country concerned’), are being subsidized and are thereby causing material injury to the Community industry.

1.   Complaint

The complaint was lodged on 29 September 2006 by the following Community producers: Destilaciones Bordas Chinchurreta S.A. and Sensient Fragances S.A. (‘the complainants’) representing a major proportion, in this case more than 25 % of the total Community production of dihydromyrcenol.

2.   Product

The product allegedly being subsidized is dihydromyrcenol of a purity by weight of 93 % or more, originating in India ('the product concerned'), normally declared within CN code ex 2905 22 90. This CN code is only given for information.

3.   Allegation of subsidization

It is alleged that the producers of the product concerned from India have benefited from a number of subsidies granted by the Government of India and from regional subsidies. These subsidies consist of schemes conferring benefits to industries located in special economic zones/export oriented units, the duty entitlement passbook scheme, duty-free replenishment certificate, the advance licences/the advance release orders scheme, the export promotion capital goods scheme, the export credit scheme, the income tax incentive for research and development, an income tax exemption, the package scheme of incentives of the Government of Maharashtra and the package scheme of incentives of the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

It is alleged that the above schemes are subsidies since they involve a financial contribution from the Government of India or other regional Governments and confer a benefit to the recipients, i.e. to exporters/producers of dihydromyrcenol. They are alleged to be contingent upon export performance, or limited to specific companies and therefore specific and countervailable.

4.   Allegation of injury

The complainants have provided evidence that imports of the product concerned from India have increased overall in absolute terms and in terms of market share.

It is alleged that the volumes and the prices of the imported product concerned have, among other consequences, had a negative impact on the market share held and the level of prices charged by the Community industry, resulting in substantial adverse effects on the overall performance and the financial situation of the Community industry.

5.   Procedure

Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that the complaint has been lodged by or on behalf of the Community industry and that there is sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of a proceeding, the Commission hereby initiates an investigation pursuant to Article 10 of the basic Regulation.

5.1.   Procedure for the determination of subsidization and injury

The investigation will determine whether the product described in point 2 originating in India is being subsidized and whether this subsidization has caused injury.

(a)   Sampling

In view of the apparent large number of parties involved in this proceeding, the Commission may decide to apply sampling in accordance with Article 27 of the basic Regulation.

(i)   Sampling for exporters/producers in India

In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all exporters/producers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known by contacting the Commission and providing the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the format indicated in point 7:

| — | name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
| --- | --- |

—

name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person,

| — | the turnover in local currency and the volume in kg of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
| --- | --- |

—

the turnover in local currency and the volume in kg of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006,

| — | the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in kg for the product concerned on the domestic market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
| --- | --- |

—

the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in kg for the product concerned on the domestic market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006,

| — | whether the company intends to claim an individual subsidy rate (2) (individual subsidy rates can only be claimed by producers), |
| --- | --- |

—

whether the company intends to claim an individual subsidy rate (2) (individual subsidy rates can only be claimed by producers),

| — | the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned, |
| --- | --- |

—

the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned,

| — | the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling (export and/or domestic) of the product concerned, |
| --- | --- |

—

the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling (export and/or domestic) of the product concerned,

| — | any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
| --- | --- |

—

any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample,

| — | by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below. |
| --- | --- |

—

by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below.

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of exporters/producers, the Commission will, in addition, contact the authorities of the exporting country, and any known associations of exporters/producers.

(ii)   Sampling for importers

In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all importers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known to the Commission and to provide the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the formats indicated in point 7:

| — | name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
| --- | --- |

—

name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person,

| — | the total turnover in euro of the company during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
| --- | --- |

—

the total turnover in euro of the company during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006,

| — | the total number of employees, |
| --- | --- |

—

the total number of employees,

| — | the precise activities of the company with regard to the product concerned, |
| --- | --- |

—

the precise activities of the company with regard to the product concerned,

| — | the volume in kg and value in euro of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006 of the imported product concerned originating in India, |
| --- | --- |

—

the volume in kg and value in euro of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006 of the imported product concerned originating in India,

| — | the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling of the product concerned, |
| --- | --- |

—

the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling of the product concerned,

| — | any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
| --- | --- |

—

any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample,

| — | by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below. |
| --- | --- |

—

by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below.

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of importers, the Commission will, in addition, contact any known associations of importers.

(iii)   Final selection of the samples

All interested parties wishing to submit any relevant information regarding the selection of the sample must do so within the time limit set in point 6(b)(ii).

The Commission intends to make the final selection of the samples after having consulted the parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample.

Companies included in the samples must reply to a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(b)(iii) and must cooperate within the framework of the investigation.

If sufficient co-operation is not forthcoming, the Commission may base its findings, in accordance with Articles 27(4) and 28 of the basic Regulation, on the facts available. A finding based on facts available may be less advantageous to the party concerned, as explained in point 8.

(b)   Questionnaires

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the Community industry and to any association of producers in the Community, to the sampled exporters/producers in India, to any association of exporters/producers, to the sampled importers, to any association of importers named in the complaint, and to the authorities of the exporting country concerned.

Exporters/producers in India claiming an individual subsidy rate, with a view to the application of Articles 27(3) and 15(3) of the basic Regulation, must submit a completed questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii) of this notice. They therefore have to request a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(i). However, such parties should be aware that if sampling is applied to exporters/producers, the Commission may nonetheless decide not to calculate an individual subsidy rate for them, if the number of exporters/producers is so large that individual examination would be unduly burdensome and would prevent the timely completion of the investigation.

(c)   Collection of information and holding of hearings

All interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known, submit information other than questionnaire replies and to provide supporting evidence. This information and supporting evidence has to reach the Commission within the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii).

Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request showing that there are particular reasons why they should be heard. This request must be made within the time limit set in point 6(a)(iii).

5.2.   Procedure for assessment of Community interest

In accordance with Article 31 of the basic Regulation and in the event that the allegations of subsidization and injury caused thereby are substantiated, a decision will be reached as to whether the adoption of anti-subsidy measures would not be against the Community interest. For this reason the Community industry, importers, their representative associations, representative users and representative consumer organisations, provided that they prove that there is an objective link between their activity and the product concerned, may, within the general time limits set in point 6(a)(ii), make themselves known and provide the Commission with information. The parties which have acted in conformity with the precedent sentence may request a hearing setting the particular reasons why they should be heard within the time limit set in point 6(a)(iii). It should be noted that any information submitted pursuant to Article 31 will only be taken into account if supported by factual evidence at the time of submission.

6.   Time limits

(a)   General time limits

(i)   For parties to request a questionnaire

All interested parties should request a questionnaire as soon as possible, but not later than 15 days after the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(ii)   For parties to make themselves known, to submit questionnaire replies and any other information

All interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 40 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified. Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party's making itself known within the aforementioned period.

Companies selected in a sample must submit questionnaire replies within the time limits specified in point 6(b)(iii).

(iii)   Hearings

All interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40 day time limit.

(b)   Specific time limit in respect of sampling

| (i) | The information specified in point 5.1(a)(i) and 5.1(a)(ii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
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(i)

The information specified in point 5.1(a)(i) and 5.1(a)(ii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

| (ii) | All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5.1(a)(iii) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
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(ii)

All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5.1(a)(iii) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

| (iii) | The questionnaire replies from sampled parties must reach the Commission within 37 days from the date of the notification of their inclusion in the sample. |
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(iii)

The questionnaire replies from sampled parties must reach the Commission within 37 days from the date of the notification of their inclusion in the sample.

7.   Written submissions, questionnaire replies and correspondence

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

Commission address for correspondence:

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

European Commission

Directorate General for Trade

Directorate B

Office: J-79 5/16

B-1049 Brussels

Fax (32-2) 295 65 05

8.   Non-cooperation

In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, provisional or final findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 28 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.

Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of the facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially and findings are therefore based on facts available in accordance with Article 28 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.

9.   Schedule of the investigation

The investigation will be concluded, according to Article 11(9) of the basic Regulation within 13 months of the date of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. According to Article 12(1) of the basic Regulation, provisional measures may be imposed no later than 9 months from the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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(1)  OJ L 288, 21.10.97, p. 1, as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).

(2)  Individual margins may be claimed pursuant to Article 27(3) of the basic Regulation for companies not included in the sample.

(3)  For guidance on the meaning of related companies, please refer to Article 143 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1).

(4)  This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 29 of the basic Regulation and Article 12 of the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.

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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 275/12)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XS 28/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | France |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Tax credit for marketing expenditure |
| Legal basis | Articles 244 quater H, 199 ter G, 220 I et 223 O i du code général des impôts (article 23 de la loi de finances pour 2005) |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 25 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | No fixed duration |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Limited to specific sectors | No |
| All services | Yes |
| Large individual aid grants | In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |

Aid No

XS 28/05

Member State

France

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Tax credit for marketing expenditure

Legal basis

Articles 244 quater H, 199 ter G, 220 I et 223 O i du code général des impôts (article 23 de la loi de finances pour 2005)

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 25 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

1.1.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

No fixed duration

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Limited to specific sectors

No

All services

Yes

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

| Aid No | XS 113/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | The Republic of Lithuania |
| Region | Lithuania |
| Title of aid scheme or name of the company receiving individual aid | Activity areas ‘Diversification of agriculture and relevant economic sectors in order to achieve a comprehensive range of economic activities and create alternative income sources’ and ‘Encouraging rural tourism and craft activities’ of the Rural development and fisheries priority measure ‘Promoting the adaptation and the development of rural areas’ of the Lithuanian Single Programming Document 2004-2006 |
| Legal Basis | Lietuvos Respublikos žemes ūkio ministro 2004 m. liepos 16 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-445 „Dėl Gairių pareiškėjams, teikiantiems projektus paramai gauti pagal Lietuvos 2004-2006 metų bendrojo programavimo dokumento Kaimo plėtros ir žuvininkystės prioriteto priemones“ Kaimo vietovių pritaikymo ir plėtros skatinimas veiklos sritis „Žemes ūkio ir artimų ekonomines veiklos sektorių įvairinimas, siekiant įvairiapusio ekonomines veiklos pobūdžio ir alternatyviu. pajamų šaltinių“ bei „Kaimo turizmo ir amatu skatinimas“, patvirtinimo (Zin., 2004, Nr. 121-4457) |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 1,7 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 10.8.2004 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2007 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other Services | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos žemes ūkio ministerija |
| Gedimino pr. 19 |
| LT-01 103 Vilnius |

Aid No

XS 113/05

Member State

The Republic of Lithuania

Region

Lithuania

Title of aid scheme or name of the company receiving individual aid

Activity areas ‘Diversification of agriculture and relevant economic sectors in order to achieve a comprehensive range of economic activities and create alternative income sources’ and ‘Encouraging rural tourism and craft activities’ of the Rural development and fisheries priority measure ‘Promoting the adaptation and the development of rural areas’ of the Lithuanian Single Programming Document 2004-2006

Legal Basis

Lietuvos Respublikos žemes ūkio ministro 2004 m. liepos 16 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-445 „Dėl Gairių pareiškėjams, teikiantiems projektus paramai gauti pagal Lietuvos 2004-2006 metų bendrojo programavimo dokumento Kaimo plėtros ir žuvininkystės prioriteto priemones“ Kaimo vietovių pritaikymo ir plėtros skatinimas veiklos sritis „Žemes ūkio ir artimų ekonomines veiklos sektorių įvairinimas, siekiant įvairiapusio ekonomines veiklos pobūdžio ir alternatyviu. pajamų šaltinių“ bei „Kaimo turizmo ir amatu skatinimas“, patvirtinimo (Zin., 2004, Nr. 121-4457)

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 1,7 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

10.8.2004

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other Services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos žemes ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 19

LT-01 103 Vilnius

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

No

| Aid No | XS 138/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Cataluña |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Grant to promote the consumption of recycled material and subproducts |
| Legal basis | Resolución MAH/2577/2006, de 19 de julio, por la que se aprueban las bases y se hace pública la convocatoria de subvenciones destinadas a impulsar el consumo de materias recuperadas y subproductos. (DOGC núm. 4689 de 2.8.2006) |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 4 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Total amount of aid | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) and Article 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 2.8.2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2007 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Agencia Residuos de Cataluña |
| Dr. Roux, n. 80 |
| E-08017 Barcelona |

Aid No

XS 138/06

Member State

Spain

Region

Cataluña

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Grant to promote the consumption of recycled material and subproducts

Legal basis

Resolución MAH/2577/2006, de 19 de julio, por la que se aprueban las bases y se hace pública la convocatoria de subvenciones destinadas a impulsar el consumo de materias recuperadas y subproductos. (DOGC núm. 4689 de 2.8.2006)

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 4 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Total amount of aid

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

2.8.2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Agencia Residuos de Cataluña

Dr. Roux, n. 80

E-08017 Barcelona

Large individual grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

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Guidelines on National Regional aid for 2007-2013 (1)

National regional State aid map: Malta

(2006/C 275/13)

(Text with EEA relevance)

N 631/2006 — MALTA

National regional State aid map 1.1.2007-31.12.2013

(Approved by the Commission on 12.10.2006)

| Zone Code | Zone Name | Ceiling for regional investment aid (2)

  (applicable to large enterprises) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1.   Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(a) of the EC Treaty until 31.12.2013 |
| MT | Malta | 30 % |

Zone Code

Zone Name

Ceiling for regional investment aid (2)

(applicable to large enterprises)

Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(a) of the EC Treaty until 31.12.2013

MT

Malta

30 %

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(1)  OJ C 54, 4.3.2006, p. 13.

(2)  For investment projects with eligible expenditure not exceeding EUR 50 million this ceiling is increased by 10 percentage points for medium sized companies and 20 percentage points for small companies as defined in the Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36). For large investment projects with eligible expenditure exceeding EUR 50 million, this ceiling is subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 67 of the Guidelines on national regional aid for 2007-2013.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4208 — Petroplus/European Petroleum Holdings)

(2006/C 275/14)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 29 May 2006, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4208. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://ec.europa.eu/eur-lex/lex) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4208. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://ec.europa.eu/eur-lex/lex)

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