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Commission Decision of 09/08/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2885 - CORUS / REDROW / 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.2885 - Corus UK Limited / Redrow Homes Limited / JV Notification of 09.07.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 171 of 17.07.2002

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 09.07.2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which by which the undertakings Corus UK Limited ("Corus"), (UK) belonging to the Corus group of companies and Redrow Homes Limited ("Redrow") (UK) belonging to the Redrow plc group of companies acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Corus Framing, presently exclusively controlled Corus by purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Corus: manufacture and distribution of steel products, including coated and uncoated strip products, profiles and tubular products;

- for Redrow: acquisition of land and development of and sale or let of residential and commercial property.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission
Commission Decision of 13/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2943 - VESTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS / CARDO RAIL) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2943 - Vestar Capital Partners / Cardo Rail Notification of 9 August 2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 196, 17/08/2002, p. 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 9 August 2002 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/891 by which the undertaking Vestar Capital Partners IV (US) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Cardo Rail (Sweden), by way of purchase of shares.

2. Vestar Capital Partners IV is one of three funds in the private equity firm Vestar Capital Partners. Cardo Rail produces and supplies brake systems for rail vehicles and related 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

(signed)

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 05/09/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2915 - DLJ CAPITAL FUNDING INC / HAMSARD-BOWATER) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying party

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2915 - DLJ Capital Funding Inc / Hamsard-Bowater Notification of 02/08/2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 193, 13.08.2002, page 30

[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 02.08.2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking DLJ Capital Funding Inc, Delaware, USA (DLJ) belonging to the Credit Suisse group acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of Hamsard 2064 Ltd, UK (Hamsard), which controls the British undertaking Bowater Windows Ltd (Bowater) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for DLJ: Corporate investments

- for Hamsard: Holding company for Bowater

- for Bowater: Design, extrusion, fabrication and installation of PVC windows and doors

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
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.2998 — AVH/CNP/GIB JV)
(2002/C 320/10)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 6 December 2002, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of CouncilRegulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will bemade public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
— as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European
Communities (see list on the last page),
— in electronic form in the ‘CEN’ version of the CELEX database, under document No 302M2998. CELEX
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.2981 — Knauf/Alcopor)
(2002/C 320/11)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 13 December 2002 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of CouncilRegulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in German and will bemade public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
— as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European
Communities (see list on the last page),
— in electronic form in the ‘CDE’ version of the CELEX database, under document No 302M2981. CELEX
is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.
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COMMISSION DECISION of 26/11/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2975 - AON JAUCH & HÜBENER / SIEMENS / 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 14/01/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3040 - CAPVIS / QUADRIGA / ZELLWEGER USTER) 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.3040 - CapVis/Quadriga/Zellweger Uster Notification of 03/12/2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 306, 10/12/2002, page 3

[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 03.12.2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the undertakings CapVis, Switzerland,and Quadriga, United Kingdom, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Zellweger Uster Switzerland, by way of purchase of shares and assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for CapVis: is an investment company;

- for Quadriga: is an investment fund

- for Zellweger Uster: manufacture of electronic quality monitoring and measuring systems and equipment for textile production.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraphs (a) and (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 10/02/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3074 - ACEA / BTICINO / SIEMENS METERING / JV) 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 17/01/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3026 - DMDATA / WM-DATA / 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.3026 - DMdata/WM-data/JV Notification of 09/12/2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 311 of 14/12/2002, page 14

[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 09.12.2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the undertakings DMdata A/S ("DMdata", Denmark), controlled by the Mærsk Data Group and the Danske Bank Group (both Denmark), and WM-data ("WM-data", Sweden), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of WM-data Infra Solutions AB, ("WM-data Infra", Sweden), which will constitute a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- DMdata: IT management services,

- Mærsk Data Group: IT services,

- WM-data: IT services,

- WM-data Infra: provision of IT "operational management services" primarily in Sweden.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph a, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

4. For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Brussels, 10/04/2003

SG (2003) D/229373

To the Notifying Parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3139 – Carlyle / Breed Technologies

Notification of 14/03/2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 71, 25/03/2003, page 4

1. On 14.03.2003, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the undertaking Carlyle Management Group I, L.P. (“Carlyle”, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Breed Technologies, Inc (“Breed”, USA) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Carlyle : private investment group

- for Breed : design, development, production and sale of components used in integrated occupant protection systems, steering wheels, car accessories and electronics.

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].

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

[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.

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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COMMISSION DECISION of 04/07/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3134 - ARCELOR / UMICORE / DUOLOGY JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the French text is authentic)

The full text is available through CLX, the French 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.
Lifting by France of the public service obligations for scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Lisbon (Text with EEA relevance)



Official Journal C 257 , 25/10/2003 P. 0006 - 0006



Lifting by France of the public service obligations for scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Lisbon (2003/C 257/06) (Text with EEA relevance) France has decided to lift, with effect from 28 March 2004, the public service obligation imposed on scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Lisbon, published in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 348 of 5 December 2000 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes.
Commission Decision of 17/12/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3312 - NESTLE / INGMAN FOODS) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

Dear Madam and Sir,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3312-Nestlé S.A./Ingman Foods OY AB Notification of 19.11.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1], as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 [2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 285, 28.11.2003, page 22

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.

[2] OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 19.11.2003 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which.the undertakings Nestlé Sverige AB ("Nestlé", Sweden), belonging to the Nestlé Group (Switzerland) and Ingman Glass AB ("Ingman", Sweden), belonging to the Ingman Group (Finland) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Svenska Glasskiosken AB ("Svenska Glasskiosken", Sweden) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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

- for Ingman: production of dairy products, liquid milk products, ice-cream products as well as cheese, butter and powder,

- Svenska Glasskiosken: sale, marketing and distribution of ice cream products in Sweden.

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 [3].

[3] 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

Mario MONTI, signed Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 04/09/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3231 - APOLLO / SOROS / GOLDMAN SACHS / CABLECOM) 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.3231 - Apollo Group / Soros Private Equity Investors, LP and affiliates / Goldman Sachs Capital Partners 2000, LP - CableCom GmbH Notification of 1 August 2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 190, 12/08/2003, page 12

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 1 August 2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Apollo Investment Fund V Inc. and Soros Private Equity Investors LP, jointly the Consortium, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Cablecom GmbH Switzerland by way of a purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

Goldman Sachs Group: US-based global investment banking and securities firm active in global capital markets;

Apollo Investment Fund : US- based, globally active private equity investment group;

Soros Private Equity Investors LP: globally active investment advisory business;

Cablecom GmbH: broadband cable provider active primarily in Switzerland and to a limited extent in Austria.

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 and 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) Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 05/11/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3278 - CVC / TPG / DEBENHAMS) 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.3278 - CVC/TPG/Debenhams Notification of 3.10.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 245, 11.10.2003, page 35

[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 3.10.2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertakings CVC Capital Partners Group Limited, Capital Partners (Luxembourg) S.A. ("CVC", the United Kingdom) and TPG Advisors III, Inc. ("TPG", USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Debenhams plc ("Debenhams", the United Kingdom) by way of a court procedure under UK company law.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- CVC: investment company

- TPG: investment company

- Debenhams: retailing a range of consumer, household and non-food goods

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 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.

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