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| |Brussels, 13/6/2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/202614

To the notifying parties

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

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.3807 – Siemens/Hyundai/JV

Notification of 03/05/2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C113, dated 13/05/2005, page 2

1. On 03/05/2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which Siemens VDO Automotive AG (‘SV’, Germany), belonging to the Siemens Group and Hyundai Motor Company (‘HMC’, Korea), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Autonet Co and Bontec Co (‘ABJV’, Korea) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- SV: electronic control, navigation and entertainment systems for automobiles

- HMC : automobile manufacture

- ABJV : electronic control, navigation, and entertainment systems for automobiles

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph c, 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 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

signed Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1.

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
| |Brussels, 16.06.2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/202670

To the notifying parties

Dear Sir,

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.3815-3i GROUP / CAREMA Notification of 17.05.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C126, 25.05.2005, page 13.

1. On 17/05/05, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking 3i Group plc (“3i Group”, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Carema Vård och Omsorg AB (“Carema”, Sweden) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking 3i Group : venture capital company,

- for undertaking Carema : provider of health care and care services.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph c, 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 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

signed Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
Brussels, 31.08.2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/204716

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3908 – ABN AMRO/IMCD

Notification of 26.07.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 189 of 03.08.2005, page 5.

1. On 26.07.2005, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking ABN AMRO Capital BO Funds B.V (“ABN AMRO”, The Netherlands) belonging to the ABN AMRO group acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking IMCD Group B.V. (“IMCD”, The Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for ABN AMRO : provision of financial services;

- for IMCD : distribution of specialty chemicals.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph c, 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 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

(signed)

Neelie KROES

Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

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| |Brussels, 07.10.2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/205409

To the notifying party

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.3961 – Permira-KKR/SBS Broadcasting Notification of 02.09.05 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 224, 13.09.2005, page 2

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

1. On 02.09.2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking PKS Media S.à.r.l. (“PKS”, Luxembourg), jointly controlled by Permira Holdings Limited (“Permira”, Guernsey) and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”, USA), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking SBS Broadcasting SA (“SBS”, Luxembourg) by way of purchase of shares and assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for PKS: specially created acquisition vehicle;

- for Permira : private equity fund;

- for KKR : private equity investment company;

- for SBS: free-to-air and pay television, radio broadcasting and publication of TV and radio guides.

2. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph b, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004[2].

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

signed Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
| |Brussels, 07.12.2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/206658

To the notifying party

Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4023 – INDUSTRI KAPITAL / GUS HOLLAND HOLDING Notification of 04.11.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C280, p.13, 12.11.2005

1. On 04.11.2005 , the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking Industri Kapital (the Netherlands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking GUS Holland Holding (“GUS Holding”, the Netherlands) belonging to GUS plc (UK) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking Industri Kapital : private investment firm

- for undertaking GUS Holding : retail home shopping in the Netherlands and consumer credit, and debt collection.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph c, 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 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

signed Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
|COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES |

Brussels , 18.11.2005

SG-Greffe(2004) D/206215/6/7

PUBLIC VERSION MERGER PROCEDURE ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties:

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3885 – APAX/BARCLAYS/TFT/SOMERFIELD

Notification of 17.10.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 264, 25.10.2005, page 9.

1. On 17.10.2005, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings Apax Europe IV (“Apax”, Guernsey), ultimately controlled by the Hirtzell Trsut, Barclays Bank plc (“Barclays”, UK) and Tchenguiz Family Trust (“TFT”, UK) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Somerfield plc (“Somerfield”, UK) by way of a public bid announced on 14/10/2005.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

o for undertaking Apax: private equity and investment fund management;

o for undertaking Barclays: financial services;

o for undertaking TFT: venture capital and financial investments;

o for undertaking Somerfield: grocery retail sector in the UK , under the trade names of “Somerfield” and “Kwik Save .

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph c, 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 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

(signed) Neelie KROES (Member of the Commission)

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1.

[2] Available on DG COMP website: http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/legislation/consultation/simplified_tru.pdf.
|COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES |

Brussels , 10.11.2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/206088

MERGER PROCEDURE ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying party

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

Subject: COMP/M.3932 - ThyssenKrupp/ Hellenic Shipyards

Notification of 03/10/2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 253, dated 13.10.2005, page 3.

1. On 03.10.2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking ThyssenKrupp AG ("TK", Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Greek company Hellenic Shipyards S.A. ("HSY"), hitherto jointly controlled by TK and MAN Ferrostaal AG ("Ferrostaal") by way of purchase of shares.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for undertaking TK: production of steel, capital goods including civil shipbuilding (passenger ships, container ships, river cruisers, motor yachts) and military shipbuilding (naval surface vessels and submarines), and maintenance and repairs of such ships.

- for undertaking HSY: ship building and repair, and production of industrial constructions.

2. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph (d) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [2] .

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission, (signed)

Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32
| | Brussels, 21/04/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/202119-202120

To the notifying parties

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

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4159 - Aegon/Caja Navarra/Seguros Navarra JV Notification of 14/03/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 67, 18/03/2006, page 30

1. On 14/03/2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings Aegon Spanje Holding, BV (Aegon, The Netherlands) belonging to the group Aegon and Caja de Ahorros y del Monte de Piedad de Navarra (CAN, Spain) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Seguros Navarra, S.A. (Seguros Navarra, Spain) by way of purchase of shares. Seguros Navarra is currently under the sole control of CAN.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Aegon: life insurance and pensions, savings and investment products.

- CAN: private entity active in credit, deposit transactions, general financing and insurance distribution in Spain.

- Seguros Navarra: life insurance and pension plans in Spain.

1. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5 subparagraph (c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004[2].

2. 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

Signed Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
Brussels, 20.06.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/203176/203177

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4227 – Umicore/ Solvay/ Solvicore/ JV

Notification of 11/05/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C138 of 13.06.2006, page 2.

1. On 11/05/2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which Solvay SA (“Solvay”, Belgium) and Umicore SA (“Umicore” Belgium) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Solvicore (Germany) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- Solvay : chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals

- Umicore : materials technology

- Solvicore : membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cell applications

2. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 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 [2].

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

(signed)

Philip Lowe

Director General

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

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Brussels, 03-VII-2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/203823

To the notifying party:

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4254– Nordic Capital Fund VI / Dangaard

Notification of 24 May 2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 130, 03/06/2006, p. 5

1. On 24 May 2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking Nordic Capital Fund VI (“Nordic Capital”; Jersey) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Dangaard Telecom Holding A/S (“Dangaard”, Denmark) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Nordic Capital: private equity investments, predominantly in the Nordic region;

- for Dangaard: wholesale of telecommunications equipment and accessories, in particular mobile phones.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph b 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 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

signed

Philip LOWE

Director General

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

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Brussels, 13.07.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/203992

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4243 – International Automotive Components /Lear Corporation (European Interior Business)

Notification of 14/06/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 147, 23.06.2006, page 8.

1. On 14/06/2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which International Automotive Components Group LLC, (“IAC”, USA, controlled by WL Ross & Co), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of Lear Corporation’s European Interior System Division (“LEI”, part of the Lear Group, USA ), by way of purchase of assets.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- IAC: automotive interior components and systems;

- LEI: automotive interior components and systems.

2. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, subparagraph c, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [2].

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission,

signed

Philip LOWE

Director General

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1.

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

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Brussels, 28/07/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/204318

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4304-GIMA / SYNBRA GROUP

Notification of 30/06/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 159, 08/07/2006, page 74.

1. On 30/06/2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking GIMA B.V. (“GIMA”, The Netherlands) controlled by Gilde Buy-Out Management Holding B.V. (“Gilde”, The Netherlands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Synbra Group B.V. (“Synbra”, The Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for undertaking GIMA: private equity investment fund

- for undertaking Synbra: the manufacture and marketing of plastic products.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 and of paragraph 5, d 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 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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

(signed)

Philip LOWE

Director General

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32

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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 243/3

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4338 — Cinven-Warburg Pincus/Casema-Multikabel)

(2006/C 243/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 6 September 2006, 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 Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,