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COMMISSION DECISION of 23/04/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2755 - SAUBERMACHER / LAFARGE PERLMOOSER / JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the German text is authentic)

The full text is available through CDE, the German version of CELEX

The paper version of the decision is available through the sales offices of the Office of Official Publications of the European Communities.
Commission Decision of 26/04/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2789 - RWE POWER / LUCCHINI / ELETTRA GLL JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 26/04/2002

SG (2002) D/229615

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2789 - RWE POWER/LUCCHINI/ELETTRA GLL JV Notification of 27/03/2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 88, 12 April 2002, page 27

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 27/03/2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertakings RWE Power AG ("RWE Power"), Germany, belonging to the group RWE and Lucchini S.p.A. ("Lucchini"), Italy, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the Italian undertaking Elettra GLL S.p.A. ("Elettra GLL") by way of purchase of shares. Prior the transaction, Elettra GLL was solely controlled by Lucchini.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking RWE Power : Generation of electricity.

- for undertaking Lucchini : Various activities in the steel sector; generation of electricity through Elettra GLL.

- for undertaking Elettra GLL : Generation of electricity.

2. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

3. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89.

For the Commission

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
COMMISSION DECISION of 19/03/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2669 - VTG / WARBURG / BRAMBLES EUROPEAN RAIL DIVISION) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the German text is authentic)

The full text is available through CDE, the German version of CELEX

The paper version of the decision is available through the sales offices of the Office of Official Publications of the European Communities.
COMMISSION DECISION of 01/07/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2805 - NATEXIS BANQUES POPULAIRES / COFACE) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the French text is authentic)

The full text is available through CLX, the French version of CELEX

The paper version of the decision is available through the sales offices of the Office of Official Publications of the European Communities.
Commission Decision of 01/08/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2862 - KONE / PARTEK) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying party

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M. 2862 - KONE/PARTEK Notification of 04.07.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C166 of 12/07/2002, page 11.

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 04.07.2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Kone Corporation ("Kone", Finland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Partek Corporation ("Partek", Finland) by way of public bid announced on 18.06.2002.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Kone: Development, manufacture, installation and after-sales services for elevators and escalators. After-sales services for automatic building doors.

- for Partek: Manufacturers and sale of load and container handling machines, forest machines, tractors and heavy trucks. Also active in quarrying and processing of limestone.

2. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph b of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

3. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Michel BARNIER Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 09/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2942 - TOYOTA / TOYOTA ESPANA) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the Notifying Parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2942 - TOYOTA/TOYOTA ESPAÑA

Notification of TOYOTA/TOYOTA ESPAÑA pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 196, 17/08/2002, page 10.

1. On 8 August 2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2] by which the undertaking Toyota Motor Corporation ("TMC"; Japan) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Toyota España S.L. ("TES"; Spain) by way of purchase of shares.

[2] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13; Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 (OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1, corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17).

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for TMC: mainly engaged in manufacture, sale, leasing and repair of motor vehicles, ships and other transport equipment.

- for TES: exclusive wholesale distributor for the Toyota and Lexus motor vehicles and spare parts in Spain (except the Canary Islands).

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [3].

[3] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

(signed) Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 22/08/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2920 - OUTOKUMPU / LENNOX) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2920 - Outokumpu Oy/Lennox International Inc. Notification of 19/07/2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 181/12 of 30.07.02

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 19/07/2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which which the undertakings Outokumpu Oy, (Outokumpu) Finland and Lennox International Inc. (Lennox) USA acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Heatcraft, a joint venture consisting of Outokumpu Heatcraft LLC (USA) and Outokumpu Heatcraft BV (Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares in two newly created companies constituting a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- Outokumpu: Copper products, metallurgy, stainless steel and other operations such as mining,

- for Lennox: climate control solutions, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration and heat transfer,

- for Heatcraft: heat transfer components, pressure vessels.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraphs a and c of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

David BYRNE Member of the Commission
COMMISSION DECISION of 12/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2958 - WIND / BLU) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

The full text is available through CIT, the Italian version of CELEX

The paper version of the decision is available through the sales offices of the Office of Official Publications of the European Communities.
Commission Decision of 30/10/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2904 - DMDATA / KOMMUNEDATA / POST DANMARK / E-BOKS JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the Notifying Parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2904 - Dmdata/Kommunedata/Post Danmark/e-Boks JV Notification of 30/09/2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 240 of 05/10/2002, page 7

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 30.09.2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2] by which the undertaking Post Danmark ("Post Danmark", Denmark) owned by the Danish State acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the joint venture e-Boks ("e-Boks", Denmark), currently controlled by Dmdata A/S and Kommunedata A/S by way of purchase of shares.

[2] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13; Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 (OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1, corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17).

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Post Danmark : postal services in Denmark,

- for e-Boks : provider of safe infrastructure for sending, receiving and storing

electronic documents and mail as well as lifelong electronic mail

box for private individuals.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraphs a and b, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [3].

[3] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

(signed) Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 13/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2937 - QUESTOR BERMUDA / TEKSID) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2937 - QUESTOR BERMUDA/TEKSID Notification of 9 August 2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 198, 21/08/2002, page 2.

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 9 August 2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Questor Partners Bermuda, L.P. ("Questor", Bermuda) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the aluminium business of the undertaking Teksid S.p.A. based in Italy, ("Teksid Aluminium Business") by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking Questor : equity investment fund.

- for undertaking Teksid Aluminium Business : manufacture of cast aluminium automobile components.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph (b) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Brussels, 08/11/2002

SG (2002) D/232561

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2994 – DIXONS / UNIEURO

Notification of 09.10.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 250, 17.10.2002, p. 4

(1) On 09.10.2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Dixons Group plc (“Dixons”, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking UniEuro S.pA. (“UniEuro”, Italy) by way of purchase of shares.

(2) After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4 subparagraph b of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [2].

(3)

For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Signed by Mario MONTI

Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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Commission Decision of 28/10/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2984 - SOFINCO / COMMERCIAL BANK OF GREECE / JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

Dear Sir(s),

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2984 - SOFINCO/Commercial Bank of Greece/JV Notification of 26.09.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C N° 238 of 03.10.2002, p. 15.

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 26/09/2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the French undertaking SOFINCO S.A. belonging to the Credit Agricole Group and the Greek undertaking Commercial Bank of Greece S.A. belonging to the Commercial Bank Group acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the Greek undertaking Emporiki Credicom Bank S.A. by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for SOFINCO S.A.: consumer financing in France (and other countries)

- for Credit Agricole Group: banking services and products

- for Commercial Bank of Greece S.A.: banking services and products in Greece (and other countries)

- for Commercial Bank Group: banking services and products

- for Emporiki Credicom Bank S.A.: consumer financing in Greece.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph (b) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Signed, Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 31/01/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3043 - EMERSON / DANA / JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the Notifying Parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3043 - Emerson / Dana / JV Notification of 03/01/2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 8, of 14/01/2003, page 5

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 03.01.2003 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the undertakings Emerson Electric Co. ("Emerson", USA) and Dana Corporation ("Dana", USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Dana Emerson Actuator Systems LLC ("Dana Emerson", USA) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Emerson: design, manufacture and sale of electrical, electromechanical and electronic products and systems

- for Dana: manufacture of components and systems for vehicle and industrial manufacturers

- for Dana Emerson: sale of components for automotive steering systems

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
COMMISSION DECISION of 25/03/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3121 - AXA PRIVATE EQUITY / TOKHEIM INTERNATIONAL) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the French text is authentic)

The full text is available through CLX, the French version of CELEX

The paper version of the decision is available through the sales offices of the Office of Official Publications of the European Communities.
Commission Communication on the provisional application of the amendment of the Textiles Agreement with Vietnam

(2003/C 233/11)

The European Communities initialled on 15 February 2003 an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters amending the Agreement on trade in textile and clothing products and other market opening measures with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (OJ L 152, 20.6.2003). By exchange of notes verbales, the parties agreed to apply this Agreement provisionally as from 10 September 2003.
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (Text with EEA relevance)



Official Journal C 253 , 22/10/2003 P. 0005 - 0005



Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty Cases where the Commission raises no objections (2003/C 253/03) (Text with EEA relevance) Date of adoption of the decision: 23.9.2003 Member State: Germany (Sachsen) Aid No: N 368/03 Title: Aid for sales promotion measures Objective: To support participation by undertakings in the food and agricultural sector in advertising and sales promotion measures Legal basis: Haushaltsordnung des Freistaates Sachsen Budget: EUR 1350000 per year Aid intensity or amount: Variable Duration: Indefinite 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