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COMMISSION DECISION of 27/08/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2539 - EQT NORTHERN EUROPE/DUNI) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 27.08.2001

SG (2001) D/291106

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2539 - EQT NORTHERN EUROPE/DUNI Notification of 27/07/2001 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 224/04 of the 09/08/2001

[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 27/07/2001, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which EQT Northern Europe Ltd, controlled by Investor AB, acquires 50% of Duni AB by way of purchase of shares. The remaining 50% of Duni AB is already owned by EQT Scandinavia I which is ultimately controlled by Investor AB. Investor AB will thereby acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control over Duni AB.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for EQT Northern Europe: A private equity fund controlled by Investor AB, which is an investment company listed on OM Stockholm Stock Exchange.

- for Duni AB: Production of disposable tabletop products, candles and disposable meal service products.

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(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

Viviane REDING Member of the Commission signed
COMMISSION DECISION of 27/09/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2559 - USG/DEUTSCHE PERLITE) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 27.09.2001

SG (2001) D/291577/291578

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M. 2559 - USG/Deutsche Perlite/JV

Notification of 24 August 2001 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]

[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.

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 247, 05.09.2001.

1. On 24.08.2001, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the US undertaking USG Interiors, Inc., belonging to the USG Group ("USG"), and the German undertaking Deutsche Perlite GmbH ("DP"), belonging to the German Knauf group ("Knauf"), acquire joint control of the newly created Joint Venture company Knauf-USG Systems GmbH & Co. KG ("JV") to which they will contribute their entire cement board activities in Europe.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Deutsche Perlite GmbH: production and distribution of building materials on the basis of perlite.

- for Knauf Group: production and distribution of building materials including gypsum boards and other wall and floor-cladding panels.

- for USG Interiors, Inc., and the USG Group: production and distribution of building materials including wall, ceilings and other claddings.

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 section 4(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 30/08/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2538 - 3 i/WM-DATA/ATEA) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 30/08/2001

SG (2001) D/291146

To the notifying parties :

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2538 - 3I - / WM-DATA / ATEA Notification of 1 August 2001 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 226, 11 August 2001, page 20.

[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 01.08.2001, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertakings 3i Group plc. ("3i") and WM-data AB ("WM-data") acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Atea AB ("Atea") by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking 3i: Venture capital company

- for undertaking WM-data: IT solution provider, including design and construction of IT systems, e-commerce development, management of IT systems in the Nordic Countries

- for undertaking Atea: distribution of IT-hardware, IT-software and IT-supplies in the Nordic Countries

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)

Viviane REDING Member of the Commission
COMMISSION DECISION of 15/10/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2528 - MAERSK IT/LM ERICSSON/WAC) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 15-10-2001

SG (2001) D/291779

For the notifying parties

Dear Madam and/or Sir,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2528- Maersk IT/ LM Ericsson / WAC- JV Notification of 12.09.2001 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C268 22.09.2001, page 11.

[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 12 September 2001, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertakings Mærsk IT A/S ("Mærsk") belonging to the group A.P. Møller, Denmark, and LM Ericsson A/S ("Ericsson") belonging to the group Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Sweden, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking WAC A/S ("WAC") by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2. The economic sectors involved in the transaction are the IT and telecommunications sectors. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for undertaking Mærsk: development and integration of complete IT solutions.

- for undertaking Ericsson: supplier in the telecommunications and data industry, offering communication solutions for mobile and fixed networks.

- for undertaking WAC: develop wireless communication solutions for voice and/or data primarily based on Bluetooth wireless technology.

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 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
COMMISSION DECISION of 20/12/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2678 - SONAE/CNP-ASSURANCES/INPARSA JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 20.12.2001

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2678 - Sonae / CNP Assurances / Inparsa JV Notification of 20 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 347, of 28 November 2001, 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 November, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the Portuguese undertaking Sonae Imobiliária SGPS SA ("Sonae"), belonging to the Sonae Group, and the French undertaking CNP Assurances ("CNP"), acquire within the meaning of Article 3 (1) (b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the Portuguese undertaking Inparsa-Investimentos e Participações SGPS, SA. ("Inparsa"), presently solely controlled by Sonae Imobiliária, by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings involved are:

- for Sonae: leasing of real estate for commercial purposes, wooden derived products, food and non-food retailing, telecommunications, media, tourism, transport.

- for CNP: life insurance.

- for Inparsa: leasing of real estate for commercial purposes.

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 (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 by Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 01/02/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2296 - ENI / LASMO) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 01.02.2001

SG (2001) D/285783

To the notifying party

Dear Sirs,

Subject: CASE COMP/M.2296 - ENI / LASMO

Notification of 04.01.2001 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]. Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. 2001 / C 013/0004, 16.01.2001.

[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 4 January 2001, the Commission received the notification of an operation by which the Italian energy company ENI S.p.A. ("ENI"), through its subsidiary Agip Investments PLC ("Agip Investments"), acquires control of the whole of Lasmo PLC ("Lasmo"), by way of public bid announced on 21 December 2000. The activities of ENI encompass the exploration and production of crude oil and gas, refining and marketing of petroleum products through its Agip Petroli division and import, supply, transmission and wholesale distribution of gas through its SNAM division. Agip Investments is an investment vehicle specifically formed for the acquisition. Lasmo's activities are the exploration and production of crude oil and gas.

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 section II. 4 c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

3. [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 12/03/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2680 - ECYR / SPINVESTE / TP) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the Portuguese text is authentic)

The full text is available through CPT, the Portuguese 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 24/04/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2784 - JABIL / ALCATEL) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 24/4/2002

SG (2002) D/229563

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2784 - JABIL/ALCATEL

Notification of JABIL/ALCATEL pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]

[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.

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 79, 3/4/2002, page 12.

1. On 21/03/2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Jabil Circuit Inc, Florida ("Jabil"; Florida, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)b of the Council Regulation control of Alcatel's electronic manufacturing facilities based in Brest (France, the "Target Business") by way of purchase of assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for undertaking Jabil: provider of electronics manufacturing services ("EMS")

- for undertaking Target Business: 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

Signed, Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 26/03/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2765 - MITSUBISHI / MMC AUTO DEUTSCHLAND) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 26/03/2002

SG (2002) D/229051

To the Notifying Parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2765 - MITSUBISHI / MMC AUTO DEUTSCHLAND Notification of 26/02/2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 60, 07/03/2002, 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 26/02/2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2] by which Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ("MMC", Japan) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of MMC Auto Deutschland GmbH ("MADG", Germany) by way of purchase of assets.

[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 MMC's: motor vehicle manufacture.

- for undertaking MADG's: wholesaling of motor vehicles.

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

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 30/05/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2788 - NEW HOLDING FOR TOURISM BV / PREUSSAG AG / NEOS JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 30/05/2002

SG (2002) D/229990, D/229991

To the notifying parties

Dear Madam and Sir,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2788 - NEW HOLDING FOR TOURISM BV/PREUSSAG AG/NEOS/JV

Notification of 25.4.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]

[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.

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 108, 4.5.2002, page 7.

1. On 25.4.2002, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2] by which the undertaking(s) Preussag AG (Preussag), a German holding acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Neos S.p.A.(NEOS) currently controlled by NHT New Holding for Tourism B.V. (NHT), a Dutch sub-holding of Giovanni Agnelli & C. S.a.p.a.z. 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 undertaking Preussag : tourism, logistics and energy.

- for undertaking NHT : several economic sectors including tourism

- for undertaking NEOS: charter airline.

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 Mario MONTI Member of the Commission (signed)
Commission Decision of 02/05/2002 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2743 - ING GROEP / PIRAEUS BANK) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 02/05/2002

SG (2002) D/229640/229639

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2743 - ING Groep/Piraeus Bank Notification of 26.3.2002 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 85 of 9.4.2002, p. 31

[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 26 March 2002, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertakings ING Continental Europe Holdings B.V. (The Netherlands) belonging to the ING Group ("ING") and Piraeus Bank S.A. (Greece) belonging to Piraeus Bank Group ("Piraeus Bank") acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertakings Piraeus AEE Life (Greece) and Piraeus Asset Management Company (Greece) by purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for ING : banking, insurance and asset management

- for Piraeus : banking, insurance and asset management

- for Piraeus AEE Life : life, health, pension insurance products and employee benefits

- for Piraeus Asset Management Company : asset management services.

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

(signed)