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Brussels, 12/07/2013

C(2013) 4553 final

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties:

Dear Madam(s) and/or Sir(s),

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6887 – SNAM/ GICSI/ TIGF Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 13.06.2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Snam S.p.A. (“Snam”, Italy), ultimately controlled by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. ("CDP", Italy), and Pacific Mezz (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l. (“Pacific Mezz Luxembourg” Luxembourg), ultimately controlled by GIC Special Investments Pte. Ltd. (“GICSI”, Singapore) , acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control over Transport et Infrastructure Gaz France S.A. (“TIGF”, France) by way of a purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for SNAM: active in transmission, storage and distribution of natural gas, as well as an LNG terminal, in Italy;

- for GICSI: active in management of a global portfolio of investments in private equity, venture capital and infrastructure funds, as well as direct investments in private companies;

- for TIGF: active in the transmission and storage of natural gas in the South-west of France.

3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraph 5(b) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [3] .

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

For the Commission

(Signed), Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 176, 21.06.2013, p.26.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 23.08.2013

C(2013)5578

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party:

Dear Madam(s) and/or Sir(s),

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6903 - RWA/ GENOL Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 25 July 2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG ("RWA", Austria), jointly controlled by BayWa Aktiengesellschaft ("BayWa", Germany) and RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Handel und Vermögensverwaltung eGen, Vienna ("RWA Genossenschaft", Austria) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of GENOL Gesellschaft m.b.H & Co KG ("GENOL", Austria) by way of contract of management. [2]

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- RWA: distribution of agricultural products (e.g. crop, oilseeds, wood), farm inputs (seeds, crop protection products, fertilizers, feeding stuff) and consumer products (esp. building materials and home and gardening equipment),

- BayWa: wholesale and retail sale of agricultural products and commodities as well as consumer goods and energy (such as solid and liquid fuels, heating oil and renewables),

- RWA Genossenschaft: agricultural cooperative which is not controlled by third parties and which acts as a mere holding without operational activities on the market,

- GENOL: distribution of heating oil, motor fuels and related products (such as lubricants) and other fuels (in particular, coal, wood pellets and firewood).

3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraph 5(d) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [3] .

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

For the Commission (Signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 220, 01/08/2013, p.29.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 25/07/2013

C2013) 4964 final

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties:

Dear Madam and Sir,

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6961 - GOLDMAN SACHS/ GAVEA INVESTIMENTOS/ JV Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 24.06.2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (“Goldman Sachs”) and Gávea Investimentos Ltda. (“Gávea Investimentos”) intend to acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 joint control over Cell Site Solutions Cessão de Infraestruturas S.A. by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm active in the provision of financial services;

- Gávea Investimentos is an investment management firm with a focus on private equity, hedge funds, equity funds, and real estate funds;

- JP Morgan is a financial holding company active in a wide range of business segments including investment banking, retail financial services, card services and commercial banking, treasury & security services, asset management and corporate/private equity;

- Cell Sites Solutions is a recently formed corporation which will be active in the acquisition, construction and hosting of wireless telecommunication sites in Latin America [2] .

3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraph 5(a) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [3] .

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

For the Commission

(Signed)

Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 195, 06.07.2013, p.14

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 16/09/2013

C(2013) 5976 final

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party: |

Dear Madam(s) and/or Sir(s),

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6950 - UPC/ GPT/ JV

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 14.08.2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertakings Joint Stock Company United Petrochemical Company ("UPC", Russia) and Grupo Petrotemex S.A. de C.V. ("GPT", Mexico) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a newly created joint venture (the "JV", Netherlands), by way of purchase of shares.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for UPC: petrochemical and gas processing activities via the companies it holds in Russia, as well as research and analysis for investment opportunities in petrochemical business,

- for GPT: manufacturing and sale of polyester chains mainly in the Americas (in particular terephtalic acid, polyethylene telephtalate resin, polyester staple fibre) for use among others in food / personal care packaging and textile, as the holding company of petrochemical manufacturing companies,

- for the JV: manufacturing and sale of polyester chains (in particular polyethylene telephtalate resin) in the CIS, the EEA and other neighbouring countries.

2. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraph 5(c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [2] .

3. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 02/09/2013

C(2013) 5738 final

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties: | |

Dear Madam(s) and/or Sir(s),

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6989 - AQUALIA/ MITSUI/ SEVEROMORAVKSE VODOVODY A KANALIZACE OSTRAVA/ AQUALIA INFRAESTRUCTURAS INZENYRING Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 05/08/2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Aqualia Gestión Integral del Agua, S.A. ("Aqualia", Spain), ultimately controlled by Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A., and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Japan) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertakings Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava, a.s. ("SmVaK", Czech Republic) and Aqualia Infraestructuras Inzenyring, s.r.o. ("AII", Czech Republic) by way of purchase of shares.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Aqualia: services for the treatment, recovery, disposal and purification of solid and liquid waste and drinking water, water related civil works, construction and infrastructure, management of the whole water cycle;

- for Mitsui: active in various industrial markets, inter alia iron and steel, non-ferrous metals, electronics, chemicals, energy-related commodities, motor vehicle and motorcycle parts, investing in infrastructure assets;

- for SmVaK: water distribution, wastewater treatment, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities in the Czech Republic and Poland;

- for AII: design and provision of water and waste water treatment systems for industrial purposes and for municipalities, analysis of water and sewage sludge and water sampling in the Czech Republic. [2]

2. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraph 5(c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [3] .

3. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 234 of 13.8.2013, p.7.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 20/09/2013

C(2013) 6259

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

|To the notifying party: |

Dear Madam(s) and/or Sir(s),

Subject: Case No COMP/M.7012 - JBS/ SEARA/ ZENDA Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 22 August 2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking JBS S.A. (Brazil), indirectly controlled by the Batista family, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings Seara Holding (Europe) B.V. (Netherlands), Secculum Participações Ltda. (Brazil), União Frederiquense Participações (Brazil), Baumhardt Com. e Part. Ltda. (Brazil), Excelsior Alimentos S.A. (Brazil), Athena Alimentos S.A. (Brazil) (together referred to as “Seara”) and Columbus Netherlands B.V. (“Zenda”, Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

JBS S.A. is active in the production of beef products, hides and other cattle parts, as well as ready-to-eat meals in Brazil, Argentina, the United States and Australia. JBS also has activities in pork and poultry. It exports its products, among others, to the EEA.

Seara is primarily active in the rearing of live chickens and pigs for slaughter and in the production of primary and processed chicken and pork products in Brazil. Seara exports primary chicken and certain processed chicken to the EEA.

Zenda is active in the leather industry, producing leather for use in various sectors, including aircraft, automotive, furniture and shoes [2] .

3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraph 5(c)i and 5(c)ii of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [3] .

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 251, 31.8.2013, p. 6.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 25.6.2014

C(2014) 4430 final PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party: | |

Dear Madam(s) and/or Sir(s),

Subject: Case M.7244-CHINA HUAXIN POST AND TELECOMMUNICATION ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT CENTER / ALCATEL-LUCENT ENTERPRISE BUSINESS Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 27 May 2014, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the state-owned enterprise China Huaxin Post and Telecommunication Economy Development Center ("China Huaxin"), China, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the enterprise solutions business of Alcatel-Lucent ("ALE"), France, by way of a purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for China Huaxin: investments in the information and communication technology sectors; and

- for ALE: providing hardware and software for enterprise communications and network solutions.

3. After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraph 5(c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [3] .

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

For the Commission

(signed)

Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 167, 06.06.2014, p. 17.

[3] OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
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C(2016) 1384 final

To the notifying party:

Dear Sirs,

Subject:Case M.7938 - CATTERTON / L COMPANIES

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

1.On 04 February 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Catterton L.P. ("Catterton Holdco", of the US) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings L Capital Management S.A.S. (“L Cap Europe”, France), L Capital Asia Advisors (“L Cap Asia”, Mauritius), L Real Estate S.A. (“L Real Estate Lux”, Luxembourg), L Real Estate Advisors S.A.S. (“L Real Estate France”), L Real Estate Advisors Limited (“L Real Estate HK”, Hong Kong), and L Development & Management Limited (“LDML”, Hong Kong), collectively referred to as the "L Companies", by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-Catterton is a consumer-focused private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments in middle-market companies. Catterton invests in all major consumer segments, including food and beverage, retail and restaurants, consumer products and services, consumer health, and media and marketing services.

-The L Companies manage private equity funds active in various consumer segments, such as clothing, dining, food retail, jewellery, as well as funds that hold, operate and develop real estate.

3.After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraph 5 (c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission

(Signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
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C(2016) 2732 final

PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying parties:

Dear Sirs,

Subject:Case M.7989 - GRIFFIN / LVS II LUX XX / REDEFINE / ECHO PRIME JV

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

1.On 05 April 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertakings Griffin Topco III S.à.r.l. ("Griffin", Luxembourg), ultimately controlled by Oaktree Capital Group LLC ("Oaktree", United States of America), LVS II Lux XX S.à.r.l. ("LVS II Lux XX", Luxembourg), a wholly-owned subsidiary of an investment fund managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO", United States of America) and Redefine Properties Limited (''Redefine'', South Africa), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Echo Prime Properties B.V. (''Echo Prime JV'', Poland) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Griffin: investment activities, including in real estate assets and services. Griffin belongs to Oaktree, an investment company;

-for LVS II Lux XX: investment activities, including in real estate assets and services. LVS II Lux XX is fully owned by PIMCO, an investment company;

-for Redefine : investment in real estate assets and services, mainly in South Africa and Australia;

-for Echo Prime JV: real estate assets and services transferred from Echo Investment. Echo Investment is a joint venture indirectly jointly controlled by Oaktree and PIMCO.

3.After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraph 5 (c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission

(signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General