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Commission Decision of 18/07/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2847 - CVC / SIX VENDEX KBB) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2847 - CVC / Six Vendex KBB

Notification of 19.06.2002 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 154 of the 28.06.2002, page 6.

1. On 19.06.2002 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking CVC Group, United Kingdom, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of six retail undertakings: Optische Exploitatie Maatschappij B.V., Siebel B.V., Perry Sport B.V., Kijkshop B.V., Scapino B.V. and Prénatal Moeder en Kind B.V. (jointly referred to as "Target Group"), the Netherlands, by way of purchase of shares.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

For CVC Group: investment and management advice to and management of investments on behalf of investment funds.

For Target Group: (i) retail and wholesale trade in optical products (OEM); (ii) manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade of jewellery and related products (IMAS, incl. Siebel); (iii) retail and wholesale trade in sports and leisure products (Perry Sport); (iv) retail and wholesale trade of durable consumer goods (Kijkshop); (v) retail and wholesale trade in shoes (Scapino); and (vi) retail and wholesale trade in baby products (Prénatal).

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,

(Signed)

Mario MONTI
Commission Decision of 07/08/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2900 - OUTOKUMPU OYJ / AVESTAPOLARIT OYJ) 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.2900 - Outokumpu Oyj / AvestaPolarit Oyj Abp

Notification of 10.07.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 172 of 18.07.2002

[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 10.07.2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Outokumpu Oyj ("Outokumpu"), Finland, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of AvestaPolarit Oyj Abp ("AvestaPolarit"), Finland, currently jointly controlled by Outokumpu and the Corus Group plc (UK), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for: Outokumpu: copper products, metallurgy, stainless steel and other industrial operations such as mining

- for AvestaPolarit: stainless steel production

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
Commission Decision of 20/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2927 - 4* MACQUARIE AIRPORTS LUXEMBOURG / AEROPORTI DI ROMA) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Notifying parties : Via the legal representative :

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2927 - Macquarie Airports Luxembourg / Aeroporti di Roma

Notification of 19.08.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 203 DU of 27.08.2002.

[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 19.08.2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertakings Macquarie Airports ("MALSA") [Luxembourg] controlled by the Macquarie Group, and Compagnia Italpetroli S.P.A ("Italpetroli") [Italy], Falck S.p.A ("Falck")[Italy], Gemina S.p.A ("Gemina") [Italy] and Impregilo S.p.A ("Impregilo") [Italy] acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A,, by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Macquarie Airports (MALSA): vehicle company

- Macquarie Group: Banking group based in Australia with activities such as investment banking, financial advisory and leasing activities

- Italpetroli: Active in the storage, transport and commercialisation of oil products used by power planst, transport and heating

- Falck: production and commercialisation of steel and activities in energy

- Gemina: provision of helicopter rescue and fire fighting services and agriculture tourism

- Impregilo: construction company

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 [signed]
COMMISSION DECISION of 30/08/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2863 - MORGAN STANLEY / OLIVETTI / TELECOM ITALIA / TIGLIO) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

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Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2002/C 243/07)

Further to the publication of a notice of impending expiry(1), following which no request for a review was received, the Commission gives notice that the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will shortly expire.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995(2) on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community.

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(1) OJ C 16, 19.1.2002, p. 3.

(2) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2238/2000 (OJ L 257, 11.10.2000, p. 2).
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.2783 — Mediatrade/Endemol/JV)
(2002/C 320/08)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 16 December 2002 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 CouncilRegulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in Italian and will be madepublic after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
— as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European
Communities (see list on the last page),
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.2955 — DZ-Bank/ÖVAG/VB-Leasing)
(2002/C 320/09)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 9 December 2002 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 CouncilRegulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in German and will bemade public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
— as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European
Communities (see list on the last page),
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Commission Decision of 26/11/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3002 - HITACHI / MITSUBISHI / JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

Dear Madam, dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3002- Hitachi/Mitsubishi/JV Notification of 23.10.02 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C264 dated 30.10.2002, p. 12.

[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 23 October 2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the Japanese companies Hitachi Ltd ("Hitachi") and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation ("Mitsubishi") acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of a joint venture for the production of semiconductors ("JV").

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Hitachi Ltd.: electronic, power and industrial equipment;

- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation : electrical and other products;

- JV: semiconductors.

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

(Signed)
COMMISSION DECISION of 16/12/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3001 - CELANESE / CLARIANT EMULSION BUSINESS) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

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Commission Decision of 20/12/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2818 - NESTLE / FONTERRA / JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2818 - NESTLÉ / FONTERRA / JV Notification of 22 November 2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 301, 05/12/2002, page 4.

[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 22 November 2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Nestlé S.A. ("Nestlé", Switzerland) and Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd ("Fonterra", New Zealand) will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a number of newly created companies constituting joint ventures ("JV's"), located in a limited number of countries in South and Central America, the Caribbean and in the NAFTA countries by way of purchase of shares.

2. THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE UNDERTAKINGS CONCERNED ARE :

- for Nestlé: production, marketing and sale of a large variety of food products such as dairy products, soluble coffee, roast and ground coffee, mineral water, beverages, cereals, instant and frozen foods, diet and culinary products, ice creams, chocolate and pet care.

- for Fonterra: manufacturing and supply of dairy ingredients for the production of milk food and beverages, including milk and whey proteins, milk powders, cream products, cheese and cheese ingredients.

- for the JV's: manufacturing and selling of: (i) chilled dairy products, such as yoghurts, dairy desserts, short shelf-live fermented and cultured drinks, short shelf-live cream and cream cheese and (ii) liquid milk products such as pasteurised, flavoured, long shelf-live processed milks and UHT cream, as well as (iii) the sourcing of raw milk and (iv) the production of whole milk powder.

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 (a) 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 21/01/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3046 - AMEC / FS) 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.3046 - AMEC/FS Notification of 06/12/2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 316 of 18/12/2002, p. 20.

[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 06.12.2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which AMEC plc acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Financière SPIE SCA ('FS') by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- AMEC plc (UK): engineering and construction

- FS (France): engineering and construction

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

Signed, Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 30/01/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3000 - SCHRODER VENTURES LTD / COMPASS) 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.3000 - Schroder Ventures LTD/COMPASS Notification of 18 December 2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 4 of 09.01.2003

[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 18/12/2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the undertaking Permira Europe II Managers LP ("Permira") controlled by Schroder Ventures Ltd ("Schroder Ventures") acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of the undertaking Compass Group Plc. ("Compass"), namely the businesses of Travelodge and Little Chef by way of purchase of assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking Schroder Ventures: venture capital, advisory and consultancy services to buy-out and venture capital funds.

- for undertaking Travelodge/ Little Chef: hotels, roadside catering services (restaurants).

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

Signed by Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Final report of the Hearing Officer in case COMP/ECSC.1351 — Usinor/Arbed/Aceralia (pursuant to Article 15 of Commission Decision (C(2001) 1461/3 final) of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition procedures) (Text with EEA relevance)



Official Journal C 081 , 04/04/2003 P. 0033 - 0033



Final report of the Hearing Officer in case COMP/ECSC.1351 - Usinor/Arbed/Aceralia (pursuant to Article 15 of Commission Decision (C(2001) 1461/3 final) of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition procedures) (2003/C 81/05) (Text with EEA relevance) The draft Decision does not give rise to particular observations with regard to the parties' right to be heard. The proceedings took a normal course during their written phase. An Oral Hearing was not requested. No procedural problem was indicated by any of the parties. Brussels, 24 October 2001. Bernd Langeheine
COMMISSION DECISION of 17/03/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3112 - 4* AEROPORTS DE PARIS / AELIA) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

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COMMISSION DECISION of 30/01/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3048 - SUOMEN REHU OY / KEMIRA AGRO OY / HANKKIJA-MAATALOUS OY / MOVERE OY) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

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The full text is available through CFI, the Finnish 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

Review of the guidelines on national regional aid for the period after 1 January 2007

(2003/C 110/11)

The Commission published the guidelines on national regional aid in March 1998(1).

On the basis of the guidelines, the Commission approved the regional aid maps of the present Member States for the period from 2000 to 2006 and numerous regional aid schemes expiring at the end of that period. In addition, the Regulation on State aid for SMEs(2), and the Regulation on State aid for employment(3) follow in whole or in part the approach set out in the guidelines.

The guidelines were adopted for an unlimited period. However, point 6.4 stipulates that the Commission will review them within five years of their becoming applicable.

The Commission has carried out such a review and concluded that a revision of the guidelines does not appear to be necessary.

The Commission, however, decided to carry out such revision in due course in order to give the Member States and the Commission time before the end of 2006 to draw up, notify and approve the regional maps for the period after 1 January 2007.

(1) OJ C 74, 10.3.1998.

(2) OJ L 10, 13.1.2001.

(3) OJ L 337, 13.12.2002; corrigendum (OJ C 349, 24.12.2002, p. 126).
COMMISSION DECISION of 10/11/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3152 - THYSSENKRUPP / MERCEDES LENKUNGEN) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

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