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Brussels, 07/06/2012

C(2012)3875

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

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To the notifying parties:

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6579 - MITSUBISHI CORPORATION / DEVELOPMENT BANK OF JAPAN / DVB BANK SE / TES HOLDINGS

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 03/05/2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertakings Mitsubishi Corporation ("MC", Japan), the Development Bank of Japan ("DBJ", Japan) and DVB Bank ("DVB", Germany), which is controlled by DZB Group ("DZB", Germany), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking TES Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries ("TES", UK) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for MC: general trading activities in various industries including energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, food and general merchandise.

- for DBJ: financial services, including integrated investment and loan services as well as consulting and advisory services.

- for DVB: financial services, specialising in international transport finance, including integrated financing solutions and advisory services in respect of Shipping Finance, Aviation Finance and Land Transport Finance.

- for DZB: central institution for German cooperative financial network ("Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken") and corporate banking services.

- for TES: aircraft engine management, short term end of life aircraft engine leasing (“stub leasing”) and aircraft part and material sales. [2]

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. [3]

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.

For the Commission

(signed)

Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C139, 15.05/2012, p.25.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 26/09/2012

C(2012)6884

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties:

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6698 - CHEUNG KONG HOLDINGS/ CHEUNG KONG INFRASTRUCTURE HOLDINGS/ POWER ASSETS HOLDINGS/ MGN GAS NETWORKS - Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 27.08.2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited (“CKH”, Hong Kong), Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited (“CKI”, Hong Kong) and Power Assets Holdings Limited (“PAH”, Hong Kong) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of MGN Gas Networks (UK) Limited (“MGN”, United Kingdom), by way of a purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for CKH: investment holding, property development and investment, hotel and serviced suite operation, property and project management and investment in securities.

- for CKI: investment in energy, transportation and water infrastructure and related businesses in Hong Kong, mainland China, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

- for PAH: generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Hong Kong, as well as investments in the power generation assets and electricity and gas distribution networks in mainland China, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Canada.

- for MGN: owns, operates and maintains the principal gas distribution network within Wales and the South West of England.

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 [3] .

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.

For the Commission Signed Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 266, 04/09/2012, p.2

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 23.10.2012

C(2012) 7602 PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

|To the notifying party: |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6710 – CD&R/ WILSONART Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 25 September 2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking CD&R Wimbledon Holdings III, L.P. (Cayman Islands), belonging to the group Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R", USA), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Wilsonart International Holdings LLC ("Wilsonart", USA) by way of purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for CD&R: private equity investment group,

- for Wilsonart: a vertically integrated manufacturer of decorative surfacing materials and biocomposite panels for home furniture, office and retail space, countertops, flooring, exterior cladding and other applications. In the EEA, it is primarily active through its subsidiaries Polyrey (France), Resopal (Germany) and Wilsonart UK (UK).

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) ii of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [3] .

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.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 300, 5.10.2012, p. 16.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
32012M6673

Commission Decision of 07/12/2012 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No COMP/M.6673 - BOLLORE / HAVAS ) according to Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (Only the French text is authentic)
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Brussels, 27.11.2012

PUBLIC VERSION C(2012)8847

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party | |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6762 - ADVENT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION/ MEDIQ Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 23 October 2012, the European Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which Advent International Corporation (NL) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Mediq N.V. (NL) by way of public bid announced on 24 September 2012.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Advent International Corporation : investment in several types of markets through a diverse portfolio that includes, among others, companies in the healthcare, industrial, retail and consumer and financial services sectors;

- for Mediq N.V. : the provision of medical devices, pharmaceuticals and associated care.

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)(ii) 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 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.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 13/12/2012

PUBLIC VERSION C(2012) 9704

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties: |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6760 - CLARIANT/ WILMAR/ JV Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 16/11/2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Clariant Participations Ltd (Switzerland), belonging to Clariant AG ("Clariant", Switzerland) and Wilmar International Limited ("Wilmar", Singapore), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a newly created joint venture (“JV”, Singapore), by way of a purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Clariant: active, inter alia, in the production and distribution of specialty chemicals;

- for Wilmar: active, inter alia, in the production of specialty fats, oleo chemicals and biodiesel;

- for JV: will be active in the production of certain surfactants. [2] .

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 [3] .

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.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 365 of 24/12/2012, p.6.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 27/07/2012

PUBLIC VERSION C(2012) 5522

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

|To the notifying party: |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6635 - LUKOIL / ISAB REFINERY Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 26/06/2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking OAO LUKOIL ("LUKOIL", Russian Federation) acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of ISAB S.r.l. ("ISAB", Italy) by way of purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for LUKOIL : oil and gas exploration and production, the production and sale of refined petroleum products and the operation of petrol stations.

-for ISAB : operate a refinery to refine crude petroleum into refined petroleum products

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 paragraphs 5(c) and 5(d) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [3] .

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.

For the Commission

(signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 196, 4/07/2012, p.20

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 14/01/2013

PUBLIC VERSION C(2013) /132

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties:

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6709 - ALPHA GROUP INVESTMENTS / JANOLAND PROPERTIES / NEU PROPERTY HOLDINGS / LIBERTY MALL

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 28/11/2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertakings Alpha Group Investments, a subsidiary of Alpha Bank Group (Greece); NEU Property Holdings, a subsidiary of Eurobank Group (Cyprus); and Janoland Properties, a subsidiary of Bank of Cyprus (Cyprus) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Liberty Mall (Bucharest, Romania) by way of public bid announced on 7 August 2012.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Alpha Bank Group is one of the largest groups of companies active in banking and financial services from Greece.

- Bank of Cyprus Group provides, in addition to retail and commercial banking, activities like finance, factoring, investment banking, brokerage, fund management, private banking, life and general insurance.

- Eurobank Group is active in retail, corporate and private banking, asset management, insurance, treasury, capital markets and other services.

- Liberty Mall is a shopping mall in Bucharest, Romania. [2]

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 [3] .

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.

For the Commission

(signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 377, 07/12/2012, p.17.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 22/02/2013

C(2013) 1148

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party:

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6831 - GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY / PARTS OF ALLY FINANCIAL Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 29 January 2013, the European Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which General Motors Company ("General Motors", US), through its subsidiary General Motors Financial Company Inc. ("GM Financial", US) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1) (b) of the Merger Regulation control of parts of Ally Financial Inc. ("Ally Financial", US) by way of purchase of shares in 35 legal entities, active in Europe and Latin America. [2]

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for General Motors Company: manufacture and supply of motor vehicles worldwide;

- for Ally Financial: supply of automotive financing services, in Europe and Latin America.

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. [3]

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.

For the Commission

(signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 35, 07/02/2013, p.3.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 16.04.2013

C(2013) 2276

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying party: | |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6878 – ALIOR BANK/ ERSTE GROUP BANK/ POLBITA Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 8 March 2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertakings Alior Bank S.A. ("Alior", Poland), controlled by Carlo Tassara S. p A. (Italy) and Erste Group Bank AG ("Erste", Austria) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Polbita sp. z o.o. ("Polbita", Poland) by way of an acquisition of shares.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Alior: retailer of banking services

- for Erste: provider of financial services

- for Polbita: retailer of personal care products [2] .

2. 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 [3] .

3. 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.

For the Commission (Signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 77, 15.3.2013, p.19.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 8.5.2013

C(2013) 2843 final

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6860 - VOLVO/ DONGFENG MOTOR GROUP COMPANY/ JV Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 9.4.2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking AB Volvo ('Volvo', Sweden) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles Company Limited ('DFCV', PRC), previously solely controlled by Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited ('DFG', PRC), by way of purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for AB Volvo : production of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.

- for DFG : production of trucks, buses, passenger cars, automotive engines, automotive components and parts and vehicle manufacturing equipment.

- for DFCV : production of trucks, buses, engines, axles and transmissions.

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 [3] .

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.

For the Commission (Signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 109, 16.4.2013, p.9

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.