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COMMISSION DECISION of 06/08/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2516 - RPBE/BRITAX) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 06.08.2001

SG (2001) D/290870

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.2516 - RBPE/ Britax Notification of 9 July 2001pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 202 du 18.07.2001

[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 July 2001, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2] whereby the undertaking Royal Bank Private Equity Limited ("RBPE") belonging to The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc ("RBSG") acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Britax International Plc ("Britax") by way of public bid announced on 4 July 2001.

[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 undertaking RBSG: banking, insurance and related financial services

- for undertaking Britax: aircraft interior systems, automotive 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 [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
Commission Decision of 20/12/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2663 - CU VITA / RISPARMIO VITA ASSICURAZIONI) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 20/12/2001

SG (2001) D/293040

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2663- CU Vita/Risparmio Vita Assicurazioni Notification of 22 November 2001 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 339/07 of 1/12/2001, p. 18

[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 22.11.2001, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2] by which by which the undertaking Commercial Union Vita S.p.A. ("CU Vita"; Italy) belonging to the CGNU group (UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Risparmio Vita Assicurazioni S.p.A. ("RVA"; Italy) 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 CU Vita: life insurance in Italy

- for CGNU: general and life insurance world-wide

- for RVA: life insurance in Italy

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 by Mario MONTI, Member of the Commission
COMMISSION DECISION of 14/12/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2485 - VERBUND / ESTAG) 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 31/01/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2689 - 3I / DANSK KAPITALANLAEG / IBSEN) 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.2689 -3i/DANSK KAPITALANÆG/IBSEN Notification of 20/12/2001 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 6, on 09 January 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 20/12/2001, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertakings, Dansk Kapitalanlæg Aktieselskab (Dansk Kapital), Denmark and 3i Group plc (3i), UK, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Ibsen Photonics A/S (Ibsen) Denmark, by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Dansk Kapital: venture capital company listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange

- 3i: venture capital company listed on the London Stock Exchange.

- Ibsen: manufacture of DWDM Power Monitors and Holographic Phase Masks for the fibre optic manufacturing industry.

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(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 26/04/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2759 - INDUSTRI KAPITAL / GARDENA) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 26/04/2002

SG (2002) D/229617

To the Notifying Parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2759 - INDUSTRI KAPITAL / GARDENA Notification of 22/03/2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 79 of 03/04/2002, page 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 22/03/2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Industri Kapital 2000 Ltd ("Industri Kapital", Channel Islands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the undertaking Gardena Holding AG ("Gardena", Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Industri Kapital : investment company

- for Gardena: garden equipment for the garden leisure market

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
Commission Decision of 21/03/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2734 - SANMINA-SCI / ALCATEL) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 21/03/2002

SG (2002) D/229001

To the Notifying Parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2734 - SANMINA-SCI CORPORATION / ALCATEL Notification of 21.2.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 54, 01/03/2002, Page 9.

[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 21.2.2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Sanmina-SCI Corporation ("Sanmina-SCI"; USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of three of Alcatel's electronic manufacturing facilities based at Cherbourg (France), Gunzenhausen (Germany) and Toledo (Spain) (the "Target Businesses") by way of purchase of assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for undertaking Sanmina-SCI: provider of electronics manufacturing services ("EMS").

- for undertaking Target Businesses: manufacturing of communications products.

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
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2002/C 130/05)

Date of adoption of the decision: 29.4.2002

Member State: Germany (Bayern)

Aid No: N 301/01

Title: Quality and sales promotion measures

Objective: To bring agricultural production, processing and marketing more into line with consumer needs and market developments

Legal basis: Richtlinie des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums für Landwirtschaft und Forsten für die Durchführung des Programms zur Förderung der Vermarktung ökologisch oder regional erzeugter landwirtschaftlicher Produkte und Vollzugshinweise für Messen, Regionalausstellungen und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit für Lebensmittel

Budget: Average of EUR 5 million 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

Date of adoption of the decision: 29.4.2002

Member State: Germany (North Rhine Westphalia)

Aid No: N 85/02

Title: Promotion of organic milk

Objective: The measure intends to promote the marketing of organic milk in kindergartens and schools in compensating partly for the higher production costs of the dairies for collection, transport and processing of organic milk

Legal basis: Landeshaushaltsordnung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Schulmilch-Beihilfen-Verordnung vom 8. November 1985, vorgeschlagene Richtlinien über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Förderung von Bio-Schulmilch

Budget: EUR 1000000 per year

Aid intensity or amount: EUR 0,0511 (DEM 0,10) per 0,25 litre of organic milk and organic milk products

Duration: 2002-2007

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
COMMISSION DECISION of 24/04/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2778 - HOCHTIEF / ESSEN AND VOLKSWAGEN / 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 11/06/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2809 - CINVEN / CARLYLE / VUP) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 11/6/02

SG (2002) D/230157-230158

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2809 - Cinven / Carlyle / VUP

Notification of 08.05.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C119 of 22.05.2002.

[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 08/05/2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the undertakings Cinven, belonging to Cinven Group Limited, UK ('Cinven') and Carlyle, a limited partnership registered in the Cayman Island ('Carlyle') acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of some assets sold by Vivendi Universal Publishing, FRA ('VUP assets') by way of purchase of shares in newly created vehicle companies.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Cinven : venture capital business

- for Carlyle : private equity investments

- for VUP assets : activities concerning medical publishing, trade publishing and organization of trade shows

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
COMMISSION DECISION of 02/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2913 - GROUPAMA SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS / PLUS ULTRA SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the Spanish text is authentic)

The full text is available through CES, the Spanish 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 20/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2950 - TOSHIBA / MITSUBISHI / 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.2950 - TOSHIBA/MITSUBISHI/JV Notification of 20.08.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 203 of 27/08/2002, page 10

[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 20.08.2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the Japanese undertakings Toshiba Corporation ("Toshiba") and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation ("Mitsubishi") acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking TD Electric Systems Inc.("TD") by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Toshiba: Manufacture and sale of advanced electronic and products.

- for Mitsubishi: Development, manufacture and distribution of electrical equipment.

- for TD: Development, production and sale of the following power transmission and distribution areas: Transformers, circuit breakers, switchgears, control systems for electric power systems, protective equipment for electric power systems and flexible AC transmission systems.

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 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.

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 Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 10/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2936 - TMI / DARFON / 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.2936 - TMI/DARFON/JV Notification of 06.08.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 193 of 13.08.2002, page 29

[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 06.08.2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which THALES MICROELECTRONICS ("TMI") [belonging to THALES (France)] and DARFON [belonging to the BENQ group (Taiwan)] acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of NEWCO 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 TMI: design, production and sale of high-tech electronic modules and sub-assemblies;

- for DARFON: provides professional products and services in the electronics components industry

- for NEWCO: design, production and sale of Low Temperature Cofired Ceramics components and substrates.

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) 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 10/10/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2969 - ZETA 4 / MONTE DEI PASCHI / BANCA INTESA / GORI ZUCCHI) 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 17/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2905 - DEUTSCHE BAHN / STINNES) 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.