# Official Journal C 29/4 Fe

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 494 February 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 29

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 494 February 2006

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2006/C 029/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2006/C 029/2 | Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of ironing boards originating in the People's Republic of China and Ukraine | 2 |
| 2006/C 029/3 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections | 6 |
| 2006/C 029/4 | Notification according to Article 95(4) of the EC Treaty — Request for an authorisation to maintain national legislation derogating from the provisions of a Community Harmonisation Measure (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2006/C 029/5 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4099 — EQT IV/Daimler Chrysler Off-Highway) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| 2006/C 029/6 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4116 — Apax/Tommy Hilfiger Corporation) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 11 |
| 2006/C 029/7 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4067 — Blackstone/Lion Capital/CSEB) (
  1
  ) | 12 |
| 2006/C 029/8 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4065 — BS Investimenti/MCC Sofipa/IP Cleaning) (
  1
  ) | 12 |
| 2006/C 029/9 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4086 — Charterhouse/Nocibé) (
  1
  ) | 13 |
| 2006/C 029/0 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4044 — Saab/Tietoenator/Tietosaab Systems JV) (
  1
  ) | 13 |
| 2006/C 029/1 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4035 — Telefónica/O2) (
  1
  ) | 14 |
| 2006/C 029/2 | Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers — Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 | 15 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2006/C 029/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2006/C 029/2

Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of ironing boards originating in the People's Republic of China and Ukraine

2

2006/C 029/3

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

6

2006/C 029/4

Notification according to Article 95(4) of the EC Treaty — Request for an authorisation to maintain national legislation derogating from the provisions of a Community Harmonisation Measure (
  1
  )

1

8

2006/C 029/5

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4099 — EQT IV/Daimler Chrysler Off-Highway) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

10

2006/C 029/6

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4116 — Apax/Tommy Hilfiger Corporation) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

11

2006/C 029/7

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4067 — Blackstone/Lion Capital/CSEB) (
  1
  )

1

12

2006/C 029/8

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4065 — BS Investimenti/MCC Sofipa/IP Cleaning) (
  1
  )

1

12

2006/C 029/9

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4086 — Charterhouse/Nocibé) (
  1
  )

1

13

2006/C 029/0

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4044 — Saab/Tietoenator/Tietosaab Systems JV) (
  1
  )

1

13

2006/C 029/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4035 — Telefónica/O2) (
  1
  )

1

14

2006/C 029/2

Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers — Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

15

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I Information

Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

3 February 2006

(2006/C 29/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2061 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 143,05 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4646 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67910 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,2780 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5549 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 75,96 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,0225 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5739 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,524 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 251,07 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6960 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8330 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,6072 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,46 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 37,365 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,5970 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6037 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3821 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,3565 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7482 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9696 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 170,10 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 7,3328 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,7221 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3330 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 228,79 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,516 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 62,355 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,0030 |
| THB | Thai baht | 47,506 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2061

JPY

Japanese yen

143,05

DKK

Danish krone

7,4646

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67910

SEK

Swedish krona

9,2780

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5549

ISK

Iceland króna

75,96

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,0225

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5739

CZK

Czech koruna

28,524

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

251,07

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6960

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8330

RON

Romanian leu

3,6072

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,46

SKK

Slovak koruna

37,365

TRY

Turkish lira

1,5970

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6037

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3821

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,3565

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7482

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9696

KRW

South Korean won

1 170,10

ZAR

South African rand

7,3328

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,7221

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3330

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 228,79

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,516

PHP

Philippine peso

62,355

RUB

Russian rouble

34,0030

THB

Thai baht

47,506

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of ironing boards originating in the People's Republic of China and Ukraine

(2006/C 29/02)

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), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (2), alleging that imports of ironing boards, originating in the People's Republic of China and Ukraine (‘the countries concerned’), are being dumped and are thereby causing material injury to the Community industry.

1.   Complaint

The complaint was lodged on 23 December 2005 by three Community producers (‘the complainants’) representing a major proportion, in this case more than 50 %, of the total Community production of ironing boards.

2.   Product

The product allegedly being dumped is ironing boards, whether or not free standing, with or without a steam soaking and/or heating top and/or blowing top, including sleeve boards, and essential parts thereof, i.e. the legs, the top and the iron rest originating in the People's Republic of China and Ukraine (‘the product concerned’), normally declared within CN codes ex 3924 90 90, ex 4421 90 98, ex 7323 99 91, ex 7323 99 99, ex 8516 79 70 and ex 8516 90 00. These CN codes are only given for information.

3.   Allegation of dumping

In view of the provisions of Article 2(7) of the basic Regulation, the complainants established normal value for the People's Republic of China and Ukraine on the basis of the price in a market economy country, which is mentioned in point 5.1(d).The allegation of dumping is based on a comparison of normal value, thus calculated, with the export prices of the product concerned when sold for export to the Community.

On this basis, the dumping margins calculated are significant.

4.   Allegation of injury

The complainants have provided evidence that imports of the product concerned from the People's Republic of China and Ukraine 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, the quantities sold and the level of prices charged by the Community industry, resulting in substantial adverse effects on the overall performance, the financial situation and the employment 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 the People's Republic of China and Ukraine 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 the People's Republic of China

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

| — | the turnover in local currency and the volume in units of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005, |
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the turnover in local currency and the volume in units of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005,

| — | the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in units for the product concerned on the domestic market during the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005, |
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the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in units for the product concerned on the domestic market during the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005,

| — | whether the company intends to claim an individual margin (3) (individual margins can only be claimed by producers), |
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whether the company intends to claim an individual margin (3) (individual margins can only be claimed by producers),

| — | the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned, |
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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 (4) involved in the production and/or selling (export and/or domestic) of the product concerned, |
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the names and the precise activities of all related companies (4) 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, |
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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. |
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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)   Final selection of the sample

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 sample after having consulted the parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample.

Companies included in the sample 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 the People's Republic of China, to the exporters/producers in Ukraine, to any association of exporters/producers, to the importers, to any association of importers named in the complaint and to the authorities of the exporting countries concerned.

(i)   Exporters producers in Ukraine and importers

All such interested parties should contact the Commission forthwith by fax, but not later than the time limit set out in point 6(a)(i), in order to find out whether they are listed in the complaint and, if necessary, request a questionnaire, given that the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii) applies to all such interested parties.

(ii)   Exporters/producers claiming an individual margin in the People's Republic of China

Exporters/producers in the People's Republic of China 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).

(d)   Selection of the market economy country

In accordance with Article 2(7)(a) of the basic Regulation, it is envisaged to choose the United States of America as an appropriate market economy country for the purpose of establishing normal value in respect of the People's Republic of China and Ukraine. Interested parties are hereby invited to comment on the appropriateness of this choice within the specific time limit set in point 6(c).

(e)   Market economy status

For those exporters/producers in the People's Republic of China and Ukraine who claim and provide sufficient evidence that they operate under market economy conditions, i.e. that they meet the criteria laid down in Article 2(7)(c) of the basic Regulation, normal value will be determined in accordance with Article 2(7)(b) of the basic Regulation. Exporters/producers intending to submit duly substantiated claims must do so within the specific time limit set in point 6(d). The Commission will send claim forms to all exporters/producers in the People's Republic of China and Ukraine named in the complaint and to any association of exporters/producers named in the complaint, as well as to the authorities of the People's Republic of China and Ukraine.

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 or other claim forms

All interested parties should request a questionnaire or other claim forms as soon as possible, but not later than 10 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) 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) 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 point 5.1(a)(ii) 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 point 5.1(a)(ii) 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.

(c)   Specific time limit for the selection of the market economy country

Parties to the investigation may wish to comment on the appropriateness of the United States of America which, as mentioned in point 5.1(d), is envisaged as a market economy country for the purpose of establishing normal value in respect of the People's Republic of China and Ukraine. These comments must reach the Commission within 10 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(d)   Specific time limit for submission of claims for market economy status and/or for individual treatment

Duly substantiated claims for market economy status (as mentioned in point 5.1(e)) and/or for individual treatment pursuant to Article 9(5) of the basic Regulation, must reach the Commission within 15 days of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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’ (5) 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 |
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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 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.

(2)  OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17.

(3)  Individual margins may be claimed pursuant to Article 17(3) of the basic Regulation for companies not included in the sample, Article 9(5) of the basic Regulation concerning individual treatment in cases involving non-market economy countries/economies in transition, and Article 2(7)(b) of the basic Regulation for companies claiming market economy status. Note that claims for individual treatment necessitate an application pursuant to Article 9(5) of the basic Regulation and that claims regarding market economy status necessitate an application pursuant to Article 2(7)(b) of the basic Regulation.

(4)  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).

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2006/C 29/03)

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Italy

Aid No: N 178/2005

Title: Tax credit for publishers as regards expenditure on paper when publishing works in Italian

Objective: To encourage the use of Italian and to maintain the quality of the written language, pluralism of information and cultural diversity

Legal basis: Articolo 4, commi 181-186 e 189 della legge 24 dicembre 2003, n. 350 (legge finanziaria 2004) e articolo 1, comma 484 della legge 30 dicembre 2004, n. 311 (legge finanziaria 2005)

Budget: EUR 190 million (i.e. EUR 95 million per year)

Aid intensity or amount: 10 % gross equivalent of the cost of paper used in publishing works in Italian

Duration: 31 December 2006 (2005 and 2006)

Other information: Evaluation report to be submitted by Member State

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: France (Martinique)

Aid No: N 202/2004

Title: Subscription to risk capital companies — Framework scheme of Martinique

Objective: Regional aid, risk capital aid

Budget: EUR 610 000

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption:

Member State: Italy

Aid No: N 224/2005, N 225/2005, N 226/2005, N 227/2005 and N 228/2005

Title: Incorporation of the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 to the existing State aid schemes: N 715/1999 (case N 224/05); N 445/2000 (case N 225/05); N 747/1997 (case N 226/05); N 710/1999 (case N 227/05); N 214/2003 ex N 288/96 (case N 228/05).

Legal basis: Decreto del Ministero delle attività produttive del 18 aprile 2005

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption:

Member State: Spain (Comunidad de Madrid)

Aid No: N 359/2005

Title: Aid to investment in assisted zones in Comunidad de Madrid. Prolongation of the existing aid scheme N 431/2000

Objective: Regional development (all sectors)

Legal basis:

‘Orden 91/2005 de 12 de enero de 2005, por la que se modifica y prorroga la Orden 5135/2004, de 1 de junio, de la Consejería de Economía e Innovación Tecnológica, por la que se regula el programa de reactivación empresarial de la Comunidad de Madrid’

Budget: EUR 8 million per year

Intensity or amount: from 10 % to 20 % gross grant equivalent. 10 % bonus for SMEs

Duration: From 1.10.2005 to 31.12.2006

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption:

Member State: United Kingdom

Aid No: N 474/2005

Title: Amendments to renewables obligation scheme

Objective: Environmental protection (electricity)

Legal basis: Renewables Obligation Order 2006

Budget: ca. GBP 100 million (EUR 149 million) per year

Duration: 6 years

Further information: Annual reports

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption:

Member State: Czech Republic (whole territory)

Aid No: N 535/2004

Title: Centres of Basic Research

Objective: R&D aid (not sector specific)

Legal basis: Zákon č. 130/2002 Sb., o podpoře výzkumu a vývoje z veřejných prostředků a o změně některých souvisejících zákonů

Nařízení vlády č. 461/2002 Sb., o účelové podpoře výzkumu a vývoje z veřejných prostředků a o veřejné soutěži ve výzkumu a vývoji

Budget: CZK 1,2 billion (EUR 39,5 million) for the whole duration

Intensity or amount: up to 100 %

Duration: until 31 December 2011

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

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Notification according to Article 95(4) of the EC Treaty

Request for an authorisation to maintain national legislation derogating from the provisions of a Community Harmonisation Measure

(2006/C 29/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 5 December 2005 the Czech Republic notified a request to maintain the application of national legislation concerning the placing on the market of fertilizers containing cadmium. This legislation was in force before the date of accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union and deviates from the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 relating to fertilizers (1). |
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1.

On 5 December 2005 the Czech Republic notified a request to maintain the application of national legislation concerning the placing on the market of fertilizers containing cadmium. This legislation was in force before the date of accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union and deviates from the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 relating to fertilizers (1).

| 2. | Upon accession to the European Union in May 2004, the Czech Republic had legally binding limit values for the concentration of cadmium in mineral fertilizers. However, no request to maintain the national measures was made at that time and, therefore, no derogation was granted in the Accession Treaty. |
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2.

Upon accession to the European Union in May 2004, the Czech Republic had legally binding limit values for the concentration of cadmium in mineral fertilizers. However, no request to maintain the national measures was made at that time and, therefore, no derogation was granted in the Accession Treaty.

| 3. | The national legislation (2) prohibits on the territory of the Czech Republic the marketing of phosphorous mineral fertilizers containing cadmium at concentrations in excess of 50 mg/kg P2O5. |
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3.

The national legislation (2) prohibits on the territory of the Czech Republic the marketing of phosphorous mineral fertilizers containing cadmium at concentrations in excess of 50 mg/kg P2O5.

| 4. | According to Article 7 of Directive 76/116/EEC, as replaced by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 relating to fertilisers, Member States are not permitted on grounds of composition, identification, labelling or packaging, prohibit, restrict or hinder the marketing of fertilisers marked ‘EC fertilisers’ which comply with the provisions of this legislation. The Czech national limit on cadmium in fertilisers would be therefore in contradiction with the free circulation of ‘EC type’ fertilisers regulated by the abovementioned legislation. |
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4.

According to Article 7 of Directive 76/116/EEC, as replaced by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 relating to fertilisers, Member States are not permitted on grounds of composition, identification, labelling or packaging, prohibit, restrict or hinder the marketing of fertilisers marked ‘EC fertilisers’ which comply with the provisions of this legislation. The Czech national limit on cadmium in fertilisers would be therefore in contradiction with the free circulation of ‘EC type’ fertilisers regulated by the abovementioned legislation.

| 5. | Czech Decree 209/2005, in force since 1 June 2005, suspends the application of the existing national legislation to ‘EC type’ fertilisers and restricts the application of the limit on cadmium to national fertilisers. |
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5.

Czech Decree 209/2005, in force since 1 June 2005, suspends the application of the existing national legislation to ‘EC type’ fertilisers and restricts the application of the limit on cadmium to national fertilisers.

| 6. | Through the current notification, the Czech authorities request the Commission an authorisation to apply the existing limit on cadmium content also to ‘EC type’ fertilisers. |
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6.

Through the current notification, the Czech authorities request the Commission an authorisation to apply the existing limit on cadmium content also to ‘EC type’ fertilisers.

| 7. | Article 95(4) stipulates that if, after the adoption by the Council or by the Commission of a harmonisation measure, a Member State deems it necessary to maintain national provisions on grounds of major needs referred to in Article 30, or relating to the protection of the environment or the working environment, it shall notify the Commission of these provisions as well as the grounds for maintaining them. |
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7.

Article 95(4) stipulates that if, after the adoption by the Council or by the Commission of a harmonisation measure, a Member State deems it necessary to maintain national provisions on grounds of major needs referred to in Article 30, or relating to the protection of the environment or the working environment, it shall notify the Commission of these provisions as well as the grounds for maintaining them.

| 8. | The Commission shall, within six months of the notification approve or reject the national provisions involved after having verified whether or not they are a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction to trade between Member States and whether or not they shall constitute an obstacle to the functioning of the internal market. |
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8.

The Commission shall, within six months of the notification approve or reject the national provisions involved after having verified whether or not they are a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction to trade between Member States and whether or not they shall constitute an obstacle to the functioning of the internal market.

| 9. | The Czech authority justifies its request by referring to the conclusion of the risk assessment report named ‘Study to assess risks to the environment and health resulting from the use of phosphate fertilisers containing cadmium’, based on the methodology of ERM (3). According to this study, on the basis of the available data, the PEC value (Predicted Environmental Concentration) from cadmium in mineral fertilizers in the Czech republic, reaches 0,93 of the PNEC value (Predicted No Effect Concentration) for a fertiliser with a cadmium content of 50 mg Cd/kg P2O5 (the national limit predating accession to the EU). A risk to the environment would exist if that value exceeded 50mg. Moreover, an upper limit of 50 mg Cd/kg P2O5 is needed to prevent accumulation of cadmium in soil to a level which would pose a risk to the environment and to human health via the food-chain. |
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9.

The Czech authority justifies its request by referring to the conclusion of the risk assessment report named ‘Study to assess risks to the environment and health resulting from the use of phosphate fertilisers containing cadmium’, based on the methodology of ERM (3). According to this study, on the basis of the available data, the PEC value (Predicted Environmental Concentration) from cadmium in mineral fertilizers in the Czech republic, reaches 0,93 of the PNEC value (Predicted No Effect Concentration) for a fertiliser with a cadmium content of 50 mg Cd/kg P2O5 (the national limit predating accession to the EU). A risk to the environment would exist if that value exceeded 50mg. Moreover, an upper limit of 50 mg Cd/kg P2O5 is needed to prevent accumulation of cadmium in soil to a level which would pose a risk to the environment and to human health via the food-chain.

| 10. | The Czech Republic therefore deems it necessary according to Article 95(4) of the Treaty establishing the European Community to maintain the national regulations concerning cadmium in fertilizers until EU legislation concerning cadmium in fertilizers is adopted. According to the Czech Republic, this national Regulation is justified by important grounds within the meaning of Article 30 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and in relation to environmental protection. |
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10.

The Czech Republic therefore deems it necessary according to Article 95(4) of the Treaty establishing the European Community to maintain the national regulations concerning cadmium in fertilizers until EU legislation concerning cadmium in fertilizers is adopted. According to the Czech Republic, this national Regulation is justified by important grounds within the meaning of Article 30 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and in relation to environmental protection.

| 11. | Possible observations on the notification thus made by the Czech Republic submitted to the Commission later than thirty days from the date of publication of this notice may not be taken into consideration. |
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11.

Possible observations on the notification thus made by the Czech Republic submitted to the Commission later than thirty days from the date of publication of this notice may not be taken into consideration.

| 12. | The full text of the risk assessment on cadmium in fertilisers in the Czech Republic is available at the Commission web-site at the following address:
  http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/chemicals/legislation/fertilizers/cadmium/reports_en.htm |
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12.

The full text of the risk assessment on cadmium in fertilisers in the Czech Republic is available at the Commission web-site at the following address:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/chemicals/legislation/fertilizers/cadmium/reports_en.htm

| 13. | Further information regarding the request from the Czech Republic can be obtained from:





  Ing. Michaela Budňáková |
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| Department of plant commodities |
| Ministry of Agriculture |
| Těšnov 17 |
| CZ-117 05 Prague 1 |
| Tel.: (420) 221 812 071 |
| Fax: (420) 221 812 951 |
| e-mail: Michaela.budnakova@mze.cz |

13.

Further information regarding the request from the Czech Republic can be obtained from:

Ing. Michaela Budňáková

Department of plant commodities

Ministry of Agriculture

Těšnov 17

CZ-117 05 Prague 1

Tel.: (420) 221 812 071

Fax: (420) 221 812 951

e-mail: Michaela.budnakova@mze.cz

Contact point in the European Commission:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General Enterprise and Industry |
| Mr Philippe Brunerie |
| Unit G2 Chemicals |
| Avenue des Nerviens 105 |
| B-1040 Brussels |
| Tel.: (32-2) 295 21 99 |
| Fax: (32-2) 295 02 81 |
| e-mail: Entr-Chemicals@cec.eu.int |

European Commission

Directorate-General Enterprise and Industry

Mr Philippe Brunerie

Unit G2 Chemicals

Avenue des Nerviens 105

B-1040 Brussels

Tel.: (32-2) 295 21 99

Fax: (32-2) 295 02 81

e-mail: Entr-Chemicals@cec.eu.int

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(1)  OJ L 304, 21.11.2003, p. 1.

(2)  Decree No 474/2000 setting down requirements for fertilisers.

(3)  ERM is a consultant which defined a methodology for cadmium risk assessments on behalf of the Commission.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4099 — EQT IV/Daimler Chrysler Off-Highway)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 29/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 26 January 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which EQT IV Ltd (‘EQT’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the DaimlerChrysler Off-Highway Business (‘DCOH’, currently part of DaimlerChrysler AG, Germany) by way of purchase of shares and assets. |
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1.

On 26 January 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which EQT IV Ltd (‘EQT’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the DaimlerChrysler Off-Highway Business (‘DCOH’, currently part of DaimlerChrysler AG, Germany) by way of purchase of shares and assets.

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






  — | EQT: private equity, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

EQT: private equity,

| — | DCOH: diesel engines and related components for off-highway applications (marine, power generation, etc.), drive shafts for motor vehicles. |
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DCOH: diesel engines and related components for off-highway applications (marine, power generation, etc.), drive shafts for motor vehicles.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4099 — EQT IV/Daimler Chrysler Off-Highway, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Competition DG |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4099 — EQT IV/Daimler Chrysler Off-Highway, to the following address:

European Commission

Competition DG

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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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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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4116 — Apax/Tommy Hilfiger Corporation)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 29/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 26 January 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 Elmira BV2, an investment fund advised by Apax Partners Holdings Limited (‘APHL’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and affiliates (‘THC’, Hong Kong) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 26 January 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 Elmira BV2, an investment fund advised by Apax Partners Holdings Limited (‘APHL’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and affiliates (‘THC’, Hong Kong) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for APHL: management of private equity funds, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for APHL: management of private equity funds,

| — | for THC: design and sales of men's, women's and children's apparel. |
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—

for THC: design and sales of men's, women's and children's apparel.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4116 — Apax/Tommy Hilfiger Corporation, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Competition DG |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4116 — Apax/Tommy Hilfiger Corporation, to the following address:

European Commission

Competition DG

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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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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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4067 — Blackstone/Lion Capital/CSEB)

(2006/C 29/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 30 January 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 web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site 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 web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site 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 32006M4067. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4067. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4065 — BS Investimenti/MCC Sofipa/IP Cleaning)

(2006/C 29/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 26 January 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 Italian and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

—

from the Europa competition web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site 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 32006M4065. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4065. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4086 — Charterhouse/Nocibé)

(2006/C 29/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 30 January 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 web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site 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 32006M4086. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4086. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4044 — Saab/Tietoenator/Tietosaab Systems JV)

(2006/C 29/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 30 January 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 web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site 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 32006M4044. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4044. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4035 — Telefónica/O2)

(2006/C 29/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 10 January 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(2) 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://europa.eu.int/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://europa.eu.int/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 32006M4035. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4035. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS

Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

(2006/C 29/12)

Article 107(1), (2), (3) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

Reference period: January 2006

Application period: April, May and June 2006

| | EUR | CZK | DKK | EEK | CYP | LVL | LTL | HUF | MTL | PLN | SIT | SKK | SEK | GBP | NOK | ISK | CHF |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 EUR = | 1 | 28,7220 | 7,46125 | 15,6466 | 0,573759 | 0,696045 | 3,45280 | 250,706 | 0,429300 | 3,82010 | 239,487 | 37,4918 | 9,31108 | 0,685984 | 8,03664 | 74,5818 | 1,54942 |
| 1 CZK = | 0,0348165 | 1 | 0,259775 | 0,544760 | 0,0199763 | 0,0242339 | 0,120214 | 8,72872 | 0,0149467 | 0,133003 | 8,33810 | 1,30533 | 0,324179 | 0,0238836 | 0,279808 | 2,59668 | 0,0539455 |
| 1 DKK = | 0,134026 | 3,84949 | 1 | 2,09705 | 0,0768985 | 0,093288 | 0,462764 | 33,6011 | 0,0575373 | 0,511992 | 32,0974 | 5,02487 | 1,24793 | 0,0919396 | 1,07712 | 9,99589 | 0,207663 |
| 1 EEK = | 0,0639116 | 1,83567 | 0,476861 | 1 | 0,0366699 | 0,0444854 | 0,220674 | 16,0231 | 0,0274373 | 0,244149 | 15,3060 | 2,39616 | 0,595087 | 0,0438424 | 0,513635 | 4,76665 | 0,0990262 |
| 1 CYP = | 1,74289 | 50,0593 | 13,0042 | 27,2703 | 1 | 1,21313 | 6,01786 | 436,954 | 0,748223 | 6,65802 | 417,400 | 65,3442 | 16,2282 | 1,19560 | 14,0070 | 129,988 | 2,70048 |
| 1 LVL = | 1,43669 | 41,2645 | 10,7195 | 22,4793 | 0,824313 | 1 | 4,96060 | 360,187 | 0,616770 | 5,48829 | 344,068 | 53,8640 | 13,3771 | 0,985545 | 11,5461 | 107,151 | 2,22604 |
| 1 LTL = | 0,289620 | 8,31847 | 2,16093 | 4,53157 | 0,166172 | 0,201589 | 1 | 72,6096 | 0,124334 | 1,10638 | 69,3602 | 10,8584 | 2,69668 | 0,198675 | 2,32757 | 21,6004 | 0,448744 |
| 1 HUF = | 0,00398873 | 0,114564 | 0,0297609 | 0,0624101 | 0,00228857 | 0,00277634 | 0,0137723 | 1 | 0,00171236 | 0,0152373 | 0,955248 | 0,149545 | 0,0371394 | 0,00273621 | 0,0320560 | 0,297487 | 0,00618023 |
| 1 MTL = | 2,32937 | 66,9043 | 17,3800 | 36,4468 | 1,33650 | 1,62135 | 8,04286 | 583,989 | 1 | 8,89844 | 557,854 | 87,3324 | 21,6890 | 1,59791 | 18,7203 | 173,729 | 3,60918 |
| 1 PLN = | 0,261773 | 7,51865 | 1,95316 | 4,09586 | 0,150195 | 0,182206 | 0,903851 | 65,6282 | 0,112379 | 1 | 62,6912 | 9,81436 | 2,43739 | 0,179572 | 2,10378 | 19,5235 | 0,405597 |
| 1 SIT = | 0,0041756 | 0,119931 | 0,0311552 | 0,0653339 | 0,00239579 | 0,0029064 | 0,0144175 | 1,04685 | 0,00179258 | 0,0159512 | 1 | 0,156551 | 0,0388793 | 0,00286439 | 0,0335577 | 0,311423 | 0,00646976 |
| 1 SKK = | 0,0266725 | 0,766087 | 0,19901 | 0,417334 | 0,0153036 | 0,0185653 | 0,0920948 | 6,68696 | 0,0114505 | 0,101892 | 6,38771 | 1 | 0,24835 | 0,0182969 | 0,214357 | 1,98928 | 0,041327 |
| 1 SEK = | 0,107399 | 3,08471 | 0,80133 | 1,68043 | 0,0616211 | 0,0747545 | 0,370827 | 26,9256 | 0,0461064 | 0,410275 | 25,7206 | 4,02658 | 1 | 0,0736739 | 0,863126 | 8,01001 | 0,166406 |
| 1 GBP = | 1,45776 | 41,8698 | 10,8767 | 22,8090 | 0,836403 | 1,014670 | 5,03335 | 365,470 | 0,625816 | 5,56879 | 349,114 | 54,6541 | 13,5733 | 1 | 11,7155 | 108,722 | 2,25869 |
| 1 NOK = | 0,124430 | 3,57388 | 0,928405 | 1,94691 | 0,0713929 | 0,0866091 | 0,429632 | 31,1954 | 0,0534179 | 0,475336 | 29,7994 | 4,66511 | 1,15858 | 0,0853571 | 1 | 9,28023 | 0,192795 |
| 1 ISK = | 0,0134081 | 0,385107 | 0,100041 | 0,209791 | 0,00769302 | 0,00933264 | 0,0462955 | 3,36149 | 0,00575609 | 0,0512203 | 3,21106 | 0,502694 | 0,124844 | 0,00919774 | 0,107756 | 1 | 0,0207748 |
| 1 CHF = | 0,645402 | 18,5372 | 4,81550 | 10,0983 | 0,370305 | 0,449229 | 2,22844 | 161,806 | 0,277071 | 2,46550 | 154,565 | 24,1973 | 6,00939 | 0,442735 | 5,18686 | 48,1352 | 1 |

EUR

CZK

DKK

EEK

CYP

LVL

LTL

HUF

MTL

PLN

SIT

SKK

SEK

GBP

NOK

ISK

CHF

1 EUR =

1

28,7220

7,46125

15,6466

0,573759

0,696045

3,45280

250,706

0,429300

3,82010

239,487

37,4918

9,31108

0,685984

8,03664

74,5818

1,54942

1 CZK =

0,0348165

1

0,259775

0,544760

0,0199763

0,0242339

0,120214

8,72872

0,0149467

0,133003

8,33810

1,30533

0,324179

0,0238836

0,279808

2,59668

0,0539455

1 DKK =

0,134026

3,84949

1

2,09705

0,0768985

0,093288

0,462764

33,6011

0,0575373

0,511992

32,0974

5,02487

1,24793

0,0919396

1,07712

9,99589

0,207663

1 EEK =

0,0639116

1,83567

0,476861

1

0,0366699

0,0444854

0,220674

16,0231

0,0274373

0,244149

15,3060

2,39616

0,595087

0,0438424

0,513635

4,76665

0,0990262

1 CYP =

1,74289

50,0593

13,0042

27,2703

1

1,21313

6,01786

436,954

0,748223

6,65802

417,400

65,3442

16,2282

1,19560

14,0070

129,988

2,70048

1 LVL =

1,43669

41,2645

10,7195

22,4793

0,824313

1

4,96060

360,187

0,616770

5,48829

344,068

53,8640

13,3771

0,985545

11,5461

107,151

2,22604

1 LTL =

0,289620

8,31847

2,16093

4,53157

0,166172

0,201589

1

72,6096

0,124334

1,10638

69,3602

10,8584

2,69668

0,198675

2,32757

21,6004

0,448744

1 HUF =

0,00398873

0,114564

0,0297609

0,0624101

0,00228857

0,00277634

0,0137723

1

0,00171236

0,0152373

0,955248

0,149545

0,0371394

0,00273621

0,0320560

0,297487

0,00618023

1 MTL =

2,32937

66,9043

17,3800

36,4468

1,33650

1,62135

8,04286

583,989

1

8,89844

557,854

87,3324

21,6890

1,59791

18,7203

173,729

3,60918

1 PLN =

0,261773

7,51865

1,95316

4,09586

0,150195

0,182206

0,903851

65,6282

0,112379

1

62,6912

9,81436

2,43739

0,179572

2,10378

19,5235

0,405597

1 SIT =

0,0041756

0,119931

0,0311552

0,0653339

0,00239579

0,0029064

0,0144175

1,04685

0,00179258

0,0159512

1

0,156551

0,0388793

0,00286439

0,0335577

0,311423

0,00646976

1 SKK =

0,0266725

0,766087

0,19901

0,417334

0,0153036

0,0185653

0,0920948

6,68696

0,0114505

0,101892

6,38771

1

0,24835

0,0182969

0,214357

1,98928

0,041327

1 SEK =

0,107399

3,08471

0,80133

1,68043

0,0616211

0,0747545

0,370827

26,9256

0,0461064

0,410275

25,7206

4,02658

1

0,0736739

0,863126

8,01001

0,166406

1 GBP =

1,45776

41,8698

10,8767

22,8090

0,836403

1,014670

5,03335

365,470

0,625816

5,56879

349,114

54,6541

13,5733

1

11,7155

108,722

2,25869

1 NOK =

0,124430

3,57388

0,928405

1,94691

0,0713929

0,0866091

0,429632

31,1954

0,0534179

0,475336

29,7994

4,66511

1,15858

0,0853571

1

9,28023

0,192795

1 ISK =

0,0134081

0,385107

0,100041

0,209791

0,00769302

0,00933264

0,0462955

3,36149

0,00575609

0,0512203

3,21106

0,502694

0,124844

0,00919774

0,107756

1

0,0207748

1 CHF =

0,645402

18,5372

4,81550

10,0983

0,370305

0,449229

2,22844

161,806

0,277071

2,46550

154,565

24,1973

6,00939

0,442735

5,18686

48,1352

1

| 1. | Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 determines that the rate for the conversion into a currency of amounts denominated in another currency shall be the rate calculated by the Commission and based on the monthly average, during the reference period specified in paragraph 2, of reference rates of exchange of currencies published by the European Central Bank. |
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Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 determines that the rate for the conversion into a currency of amounts denominated in another currency shall be the rate calculated by the Commission and based on the monthly average, during the reference period specified in paragraph 2, of reference rates of exchange of currencies published by the European Central Bank.

| 2. | The reference period shall be:






  — | the month of January for rates of conversion applicable from 1 April following, |
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The reference period shall be:

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the month of January for rates of conversion applicable from 1 April following,

| — | the month of April for rates of conversion applicable from 1 July following, |
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the month of April for rates of conversion applicable from 1 July following,

| — | the month of July for rates of conversion applicable from 1 October following, |
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the month of July for rates of conversion applicable from 1 October following,

| — | the month of October for rates of conversion applicable from 1 January following. |
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the month of October for rates of conversion applicable from 1 January following.

The rates for the conversion of currencies shall be published in the second Official Journal of the European Union (‘C’ series) of the months of February, May, August and November.

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