ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
|COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES |

Brussels , 19/12/2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/207445-207446

MERGER PROCEDURE ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3982 - Technip / Subsea 7 / Asia Pacific JV

Notification of 14/11/2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 287, 18/11/2005, page 4.

1. On 14.11.2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertakings Technip S.A. (“Technip”, France) and Subsea 7 Pty Ltd (“Subsea 7”, Singapore) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a newly created company (“JV”) that constitutes a joint venture by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Technip: provision of services for engineering, procurement, construction, installation and maintenance of facilities for subsea production and transportation of oil and gas.

- for Subsea 7: provision of services for engineering, procurement, construction, installation and maintenance of facilities for subsea production and transportation of oil and gas.

- for the JV: provision of services for engineering, procurement, construction, installation and maintenance of facilities for subsea production and transportation of oil and gas in the Asia Pacific region (but not for India and the Middle East), including the distribution of flexible pipe. The JV will not have activities – or hold assets - in the EEA.

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

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission,

Signed by Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1.

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32.
| |Brussels, 12.01.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/200112

To the notifying party

Dear Madam/Dear Sir,

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4052 – BAM/AM Notification of 06.12.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C320, 15.12.2005, p. 14

1. On 06.12.2005 , the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking Koninklijke BAM Groep N.V. (“BAM”, Netherlands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking AM N.V. (“AM”, Netherlands) by way of public bid.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking BAM : construction, property, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical contracting.

- for undertaking AM : development of residential property, land, retail centres and offices.

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

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

signed Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
| |Brussels, 30.01.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/200400/1

To the notifying parties

Dear Madam/Dear Sir,

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4067 - Blackstone/ Lion Capital/ CSEB

Notification of 20/12/2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C334, 30.12.2005, p. 62

1. On 20/12/2005, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings Blackstone Group (“Blackstone”, USA) and Lion Capital General Partner LLP (“Lion Capital”, UK) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the European Beverages Division of Cadbury Schweppes plc (“CSEB”, France) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Blackstone : Private equity company,

- for Lion Capital : Private equity company,

- for CSEB : Production, marketing and distribution of soft drinks.

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

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

Signed Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
| |Brussels, 18.01.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/200157

To the notifying parties

Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4014 - GLB/LUMINAR/JV Notification of 12.12.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C323, 20.12.2005, p.20

1. On 12.12.2005, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings Groupe Lucien Barrière S.A.S. (“GLB”, France), jointly controlled by the Barrière-Desseigne family, Accor S.A. (“Accor”, France) and Colony Capital, LLC (“Colony”, USA), and Luminar PLC (“Luminar”, United Kingdom) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Waterimage Limited (“Waterimage”, United Kingdom) 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 GLB : casinos, luxury hotels and restaurants mainly in France,

- for the Barrière-Desseigne family: casinos and hotels,

- for Accor: casinos, hotels, restaurants, services to companies and public communities and travel services,

- for Colony: property investment,

- for Luminar : bars, restaurants and late night dancing venues in the United Kingdom,

- for Waterimage : casinos in the United Kingdom.

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

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

signed Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
| |Brussels, 14.03.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/201109

To the notifying party

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

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4136 - Deutsche Post/Williams Lea. Notification of 10.02.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] . Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 43 of 21.02.2006, page 2.

1. On 10.02.2006 , the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking Deutsche Post AG (DPAG, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Williams Lea Ltd (Williams Lea, UK) by way of purchase of shares.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for undertaking DPAG: national postal service in Germany; multinational group offering a comprehensive range of mail, express, logistics and financial services.

- for undertaking Williams Lea: document and print related services in Europe, the US and Asia.

2. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph 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 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

Signed Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

PUBLIC VERSION

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE
| |Brussels, 28/02/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/200889

To the notifying party

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

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4112 - CERBERUS / GOLDMAN SACHS / WITTUR Notification of 24.01.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 26 of 02.02.2006, page 8

1. On 24.01.2006 , the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings Pelton S.à. r.l. (Luxembourg) belonging to the Cerberus Group (“Cerberus”, USA) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (“Goldman Sachs”, USA), through its subsidiary ELQ Investors Ltd. (UK), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Wittur AG (“Wittur”, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Cerberus: investments in personal property;

- for Goldman Sachs: investment banking and securities firm;

- for Wittur: manufacturing of elevator components.

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

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

(signed)

Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
Competition DG

| |Brussels, 23/05/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/202725

To the notifying party:

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

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4203 – BAYERNGAS/DEUTSCHE ESSENT/ NOVOGATE JV Notification of 21 April 2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 105, 4 May 2006, page 10

1. On 21 April 2006 , the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings Bayerngas GmbH („Bayerngas“, Germany) and Deutsche Essent GmbH („Deutsche Essent“, Germany) controlled by Essent N.V. (Netherlands) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking novogate GmbH („Novogate“, Germany) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking Bayerngas: procurement, transportation and sale of natural gas;

- for undertaking Deutsche Essent: transportation and storage of natural gas, arrangement of gas trading contracts;

- for undertaking Novogate: supply of natural gas, gas-related consulting services.

2. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph 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 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

(signed) Philip LOWE Director General

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
Brussels, 22.06.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/203236-203237

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4231 - ARCELOR / MITSUI / AMSA JV

Notification of 16/05/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 123, 24/05/2006, page 14

1. On 16/5/2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertakings Arcelor Steel Service Centres SAS (“Arcelor Steel Service Centres”, France), belonging to the Arcelor group (“Arcelor”, Luxembourg) and Mitsui &Co UK plc , ultimately controlled by Mitsui &Co Ltd (“Mitsui”, USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking AMSA Steel Service Centre (Pty) (“AMSA”, Republic of South Africa) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- Arcelor Steel Service Centres: processing and distribution of steel:

- Mitsui: world-wide trading in a number of commodities, including, without limitation, steel

- AMSA: steel distribution in South Africa

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

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission,

signed,

Philip LOWE

Director General

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

--------------------------------------------------
Brussels, 17/07/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/204026

To the notifying party

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4260 – Advent / RWE Solutions

Notification of 12.6.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 146 of 22.6.2006, page 14

1. On 12.6.2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 (“Merger Regulation”), by which the undertaking Advent International Corporation (“Advent”, USA) acquires through several funds sole control within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation of the German companies SAG Holding GmbH, Nukem Holding GmbH, Lahmeyer International GmbH and RWE Space Solar Power GmbH, currently belonging to the German RWE Solutions AG (“RWE Solutions”, Germany), which is in turn ultimately held by RWE AG (“RWE”, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Advent : Private equity company.

- SAG Holding GmbH: activities in energy-related infrastructure industry;

Nukem Holding GmbH: decommissioning of nuclear facilities;

Lahmeyer International GmbH: engineering consulting for energy, hydropower and water infrastructure;

RWE Space Solar Power GmbH: solar cells for satellites;

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

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

(signed)

Philip LOWE

Director General

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1.

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

--------------------------------------------------
Brussels, 03.11.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/206605

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4335 – Diehl / Thales / JV

Notification of 4.10.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 246, dated 13/10/2006, page 21.

1. On 4.10.2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking Thales S.A. (“Thales”, France) and Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG (“Diehl”, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control over part of the undertakings TDA Armements SAS (France), Thales Munitronic BV (The Netherlands), Forges de Zeebrugge (Belgium), currently controlled by Thales, and over the undertaking Junghans Feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co KG (Germany), currently controlled by Diehl, by way of contribution of assets in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Thales: defence, aerospace and civilian security technology. For the assets conferred to the Joint Venture: production and sales of fuzes and safety and arming devices;

- for Diehl: metals, controls, and defence and aviation For the assets conferred to the Joint Venture: production and sales of fuzes and safety and arming devices.

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

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

signed

Philip LOWE

Director General

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1.

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32.

--------------------------------------------------
Brussels, 11.10.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/205725

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4352 – Goldman Sachs/MatlinPatterson/SecurLog

Notification of 7 September 2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 222, 15.9.2006, p.10

1. On 7 September 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertakings The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (“Goldman Sachs”, USA) and MatlinPatterson LLC (“MatlinPatterson”, USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking SecurLog GmbH (“SecurLog”, Germany) by way of purchase of shares and other securities.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for undertaking Goldman Sachs: global investment banking and securities;

- for undertaking MatlinPatterson: investment fund specialized in companies in financial difficulties and directing their reorganization;

- for undertaking SecurLog: provider of cash services and secure courier services.

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

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

signed

Philip LOWE

Director General

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

--------------------------------------------------