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EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2017) 5638 final

PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying parties

Subject:Case M.8543 – ARDIAN / APG / PGGM / LBC TANK TERMINALS

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

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 11 July 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Ardian (France) and APG Infrastructure Pool 2011, managed by APG Asset Management N.V. (‘APG’, Netherlands) and two entities forming part of the pension asset management business of PGGM N.V. (‘PGGM’, Netherlands) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of LBC Tank Terminals Group Holding Netherland Coöperatief (‘LBC Tank Terminals’, Belgium) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Ardian: investment in companies involved in a wide range of businesses throughout the world. Examples of current investments include companies active in the healthcare, infrastructure, energy, consumer goods, and new technologies sectors.

-for APG: providing services such as executive consultancy, asset management, pension administration, pension communication, and employers’ services. These activities are performed on behalf of collective pension schemes and employers in the education, government, and construction sectors, cleaning and window-cleaning companies, housing corporations and energy and utility companies, as well as social or sheltered employment.

-for PGGM: providing services in the field of pension fund management, integral asset management, management support, and policy advice to various pension funds, affiliated employers, and their employees.

-for LBC Tank Terminals: operator of midstream and downstream bulk liquid storage terminals for chemicals, oils, and refined petroleum products. It currently owns and operates a global network of terminals with a combined storage capacity of 2 million m3.

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
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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To the notifying party

Subject:Case M.8524 – ADVENT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION / INDUSTRIAL PARTS HOLDING

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

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 01 August 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking Advent International Corporation (USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Industrial Parts Holding (France) by way of a purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-For Advent International Corporation: private equity investment, focused on the acquisition of equity stakes and the management of investment funds in various sectors, including business and financial services; industrial goods and services; retail operations, branded consumer goods, and leisure services; media, telecommunications, and information technology; and healthcare services and pharmaceuticals.

-For Industrial Parts Holding: distribution of industrial parts by providing a logistic link between suppliers and customers in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain and Switzerland through ten autonomous commercial networks.

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
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying parties

Subject:Case M.8561 – KKR / QPARK

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

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 16 August 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking KKR & Co. L.P. (‘KKR’, USA) indirectly acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the undertaking Q Park NV (‘Q Park’, Netherlands), by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-KKR is a global investment firm which offers a broad range of alternative asset management services to public and private market investors and provides capital markets solutions for the firm, its portfolio companies and clients,

-Q Park is a limited liability company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which constructs, renovates, and operates off-street parking facilities.

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.

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
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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To the notifying parties:

Subject:Case M.8630 - BLACKSTONE / MASSMUTUAL / CAMBOURNE LIFE INVESTMENT / ROTHESAY

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

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 08 September 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Cambourne Life Investment Pte. Ltd (‘Cambourne’) and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (‘MassMutual’) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Rothesay HoldCo UK Ltd (United Kingdom (‘Rothesay’), of which the Blackstone Group LP (‘Blackstone’) is already a controlling shareholder, by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Blackstone: asset management,

-for Cambourne: a company ultimately controlled by GIC Pte. Ltd, a global investment management company.

-for MassMutual: life insurance, retirement and investment products, primarily active in the United States,

-for Rothesay: insurance, focussed primarily on defined benefit pension risk transfers within the United Kingdom. Rothesay offers a range of products, including (i) insurance buy-out solutions, (ii) insurance buy-in solutions, and (iii) longevity swaps.

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.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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To the notifying party



Subject:Case M.8453 – NESTLE / BPW

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

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 11 September 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of the Merger Regulation by which Nestlé S. A. (Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of NESTEA Business in all European countries except Spain, Portugal and Andorra, currently operated by Beverage Partners Worldwide, S. A. (Switzerland), a full-function joint-venture controlled by Nestlé and The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) (United States), by way of contract.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Nestlé: the production, marketing and sale of milk products, ice-cream, nutrition and health science, drinks, as well as confectionery and pet care products,

-for Nestea Business: the distribution and commercialisation of ready-to-drink (RTD) tea beverages, and beverages bases used in their production, under the NESTEA brand.

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
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERG ER REGISTRY, 1049 Brussel,  BELGIË 
 Tel: +32 229-91111. Fax: +32 229-64301. E-mail: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu . 
  EUROPEAN COMMISSION 
Brussels, 1.9.2017 
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To the notifying party:  
Subject: Case M.8570 –  CTDI EU / REGENERSIS EMEA 
Commission decision pursuant to Articl e 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) 
No 139/20041 and Article 57 of the Agreemen t on the European Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam, 
1. On 7 August 2017, the European Commissi on received notification of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of th e Merger Regulation by which the undertaking 
CTDI GmbH ('CTDI EU', Germany), jointly controlled by Communi cation Test Design, 
Inc. (United States) and by Deutsche Te lekom AG (Germany), acquires within the 
meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the EMEA business of 
Regenersis (Depot) Services Ltd. (United Kingdom, 'Regenersis EMEA') by way of a 
purchase of shares. 3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: 
− for CTDI EU: provision of repair and maintenance in relation to telecommunications 
network infrastructure equipment as  well as other electronic products; 
− for Regenersis EMEA: provision of repair a nd maintenance services with regard to 
electronic products, including mobile phones, smartphones, set-top-boxes as well as 
other media and entertainment devices, o ffice devices such as laptops, electronic 
payment systems, industrial appl ications and medical devices. 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the 'Mer ger Regulation'). With effect from  1 December 2009, the Treaty on the 
Functioning of the European Union ('TFEU') has intr oduced certain changes, su ch as the replacement of 
'Community' by 'Union' and 'common market' by 'interna l market'. The terminology of the TFEU will be used 
throughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3 (the 'EEA Agreement'). 
3  Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 268 , 12.08.2017, p. 6. 
PUBLIC VERSION 
2 3. After examination of the notification, the Eu ropean Commission ha s 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 
4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simp lified procedure, the European Commission 
has decided not to oppose the notified operati on 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 Regulati on and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement. 
For the Commission 
(signed) Johannes LAITENBERGER 
Director-General 
                                                 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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To the notifying parties:

Subject:Case M. 8512 – A.P. MOLLER MAERSK / DANSKE BANK / GATETU

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

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 19 July 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which A.P. Moller — Mærsk A/S (‘APMM’, Denmark) and Danske Bank A/S (‘DB’, Denmark) acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(4) of the Merger Regulation, joint control over a newly created joint venture in Denmark (‘Gatetu’).

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-DB is a financial services company based in Denmark and listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. The company is active globally in retail and wholesale banking, pension schemes, insurance, mortgage finance, asset management, brokerage, real estate and leasing services.

-APMM is an international group with activities in container shipping and terminal services, operation of tankers, harbour towage, logistics and energy (exploitation of oil and gas), active globally.

-Gatetu is a fin-tech start-up which will offer software for online B2B platforms to facilitate payments and other financial services at a global level.

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.

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)
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2017) 3234 final

PUBLIC VERSION

Subject:Case M.8462 - KKR / CDPQ / USI INSURANCE SERVICES

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

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 11 April 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking KKR & Co. L.P. (‘KKR’, United States) and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (‘CDPQ’, Canada) will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation indirect joint control over USI Insurance Services (‘USI’ or ‘Target’, United States).

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-KKR is a global investment firm based in the United States which offers a range of alternative asset management services to public and private market investors and providing capital markets solutions for the firm, its portfolio companies and clients. -CDPQ is an institutional investor active globally which manages funds primarily for public and para-public pension and insurance plans. CDPQ invests in major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate. -USI is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm active in property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk services, retirement, program and specialty solutions in the United States.

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.

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
Commission européenne, DG COMP MERGER REGISTRY, 1049 Bruxelles, BELGIQUE  
Europese Commissie, DG COMP MERG ER REGISTRY, 1049 Brussel,  BELGIË 
 Tel: +32 229-91111. Fax: +32 229-64301. E-mail: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu . 
  EUROPEAN COMMISSION 
Brussels, 20.6.2017 
C(2017) 4360 final 
 
 
 
To the notifying parties 
Subject: Case M.8490 - BLACKSTON E / CPPIB / ASCEND LEARNING 
Commission decision pursuant to Articl e 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) 
No 139/20041 and Article 57 of the Agreemen t on the European Economic Area2  
Dear Sir or Madam, 
1. On 18 May 2017, the European Commission received notifica tion of a proposed 
concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by wh ich the undertakings 
Blackstone Group L.P. ('Blackstone', USA) an d Canada Pension Plan Investment Board 
('CPPIB', Canada) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation 
joint control of Ascend Learning Hold ings, LLC ('Ascend Learning', USA).3 
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: 
− for Blackstone: global alternative asset ma nager headquartered in the United States. 
− for CPPIB: institutional invest or which invests in public and private equities, real 
estate, infrastructure and fixed income  investments headquartered in Canada. 
− for Ascend Learning: provider of educational content and software tools for students, 
educational institutions and employers, including admissions testing, educational 
content, test preparation, pr ofessional certifications and continuing education, with a 
particular focus on healthcare and other licen sed professions such as certified personal 
trainers, financial advisers, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers. Ascend 
Learning is headquartered in the United States. 
3. After examination of the notification, the Eu ropean Commission ha s concluded that the 
notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of  paragraph 5(a) of 
                                                 
1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the 'Mer ger Regulation'). With effect from  1 December 2009, the Treaty on the 
Functioning of the European Union ('TFEU') has intr oduced certain changes, su ch as the replacement of 
'Community' by 'Union' and 'common market' by 'interna l market'. The terminology of the TFEU will be used 
throughout this decision.  
2  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3 (the 'EEA Agreement'). 
3  Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 167, 25.5.2017, p. 6. 
PUBLIC VERSION 
2 the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations 
under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.4 
4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simp lified procedure, the European Commission 
has decided not to oppose the notified operati on 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 Regulati on and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement. 
For the Commission 
 (Signed) Johannes LAITENBERGER Director-General 
                                                 
4  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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To the notifying party





Subject:Case M.8683 - APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT / INTERTOYS HOLDING

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

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 25 October 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking Apollo Capital Management L.P. (United States of America) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over the whole of the undertaking Intertoys Holding B.V. (The Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-Apollo: investment in companies and debt issued by companies active in various businesses throughout the world, by means of investment funds managed by the group. Examples of current investments include, inter alia, companies in the chemical, cruise line, hospital, security, financial services and glass packaging businesses.

-Intertoys Group: retail sale of a broad range of traditional toys and an up-to-date selection of multimedia items and gifts via physical stores and online websites in the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium.

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 6 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