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COMMISSION DECISION of 13/11/2000 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2184 - 4* KOHLBERG KRAVIS ROBERTS/LAPORTE) 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. 2184 - KOHLBERG KRAVIS ROBERTS/LAPORTE

Notification of 9.10.2000 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 293, 14/10/2000, p.14

1. On 9.10.2000, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., LP (KKR) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation, by way of purchase of shares and assets, control of the following businesses of the undertaking Laporte PLC (Laporte): pigments, additives, compounds, electronic chemicals and materials, timber treatment chemicals and water technologies.

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, paragraph 4, sub-paragraph 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.

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)

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Commission Decision of 06/10/2000 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2096 - BAYER / DEUTSCHE TELEKOM / INFRASERV / 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.
Brussels, 19.12.2000

SG (2000) D/109367

To the notifying parties

Dear Mesdames and Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2251 – AOL/Banco Santander/JV

Notification of 20.11.2000 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 337, 28/11/2000, page 7.

1. On 20 November 20000, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the American undertaking AOL, Inc. (“AOL”) and the Spanish undertaking Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A. (“BSCH)”acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation, joint control of the Spanish undertaking Prodigios Interactivos S.A. (“Prodigios”). Original shareholders in Prodigios included Sol Melià and Planeta Corporation together with some 40 other shareholders. Prior to the current transaction, BSCH bought a 60% stake in the venture. By way of the proposed transaction, AOL Europe will take a 40% equity stake in Prodigios, resulting in AOL (Europe) and BSCH sharing joint control of the company with BSCH reducing its stake to 40% and the venture’s original shareholders reducing their stake to 20%.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for AOL : provider of Internet online interactive services;

- for BSCH: broad range of financial services, including retail banking, asset managements, private banking, and global wholesale banking;

- for Prodigios: the supply of online interactive services in Spain.

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].

4. To the extent that restrictions specified by the parties are directly related and necessary to the implementation of the concentration, these restrictions are covered pursuant to Article 6(1)(b), second subparagraph, of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

5. 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

[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 27/10/2000 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2145 - 27/10/2000) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 27/10/2000

SG(2000) D/ 107965

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2145 - Apollo Group / Shell Resins Business

Notification of 27.09.2000 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 282, 05.10.2000 page 3.

1. On 27 September 2000, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Apollo Group ("Apollo") [USA] acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the resins business of the undertaking Royal Dutch/ Shell group (Royal Dutch/Shell) [Netherlands] by way of a purchase of shares.

2. Apollo is comprised of numerous discrete private equity closed-end investment funds which control companies involved in the provision of various services. The Shell Resins Business is part of the Royal Dutch/Shell group and produces epoxy resins, which are a family of thermosetting polymers. Apollo and the Shell Resins Business do not operate in the same economic sector. Apollo does not have an interest in, nor control of any company active in the epoxy resins market, nor is it active in any neighbouring market, whether vertical or horizontal.

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 (b) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2] since Apollo intends to acquire the Resins Business of Royal Dutch/Shell and neither party to the concentration is engaged in business activities in the same product and geographical market or in a product which is upstream or downstream of a product market in which the other party to the concentration is engaged.

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

4. To the extent that restrictions specified by the parties are directly related and necessary to the implementation of the concentration, these restrictions are covered pursuant to Article 6(1)(b), second subparagraph, of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

5. 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 18/12/2000 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2233 - AGF/ZWOLSCHE ALGEMEENE) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 18.12.2000

To the notifying parties

Dear Madam/Sir,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2233-AGF/ZWOLSCHE ALGEMEENE

Notification of 16.11.2000 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 264 of 14.09.2000, page 5.

1. On 16.11.2000, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which undertaking AGF International ("AGF", France), belonging to the Allianz-group (Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Zwolsche Algemeene N.V. ("ZA", Netherlands), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are for AGF: insurance and banking and for ZA : insurance and banking.

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. To the extent that restrictions specified by the parties are directly related and necessary to the implementation of the concentration, these restrictions are covered pursuant to Article 6(1)(b), second subparagraph, of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

5. 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 13/03/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2357 - VATTENFALL / HAMBURGER ELECTRIZITÄTSWERKE / NORDIC POWERHOUSE) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 13.03.2001

SG(2001)D/286740

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M. 2357 - VATTENFALL / HAMBURGER ELECTRIZITÄTSWERKE / NORDIC POWERHOUSE

Notification of 12/02/2001 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 53, 20/02/2001, p. 12.

1. On 12.02.2001, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the undertakings Vattenfall AB (Vattenfall), Sweden, and Hamburger Electrizitätswerke Aktiengesellschaft (HEW), Germany, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Nordic Powerhouse GmbH (NPH), Germany, by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking Vattenfall: generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity

- for undertaking HEW : generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity

- for undertaking NPH : physical and financial trading of energy 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, 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.

3. To the extent that restrictions specified by the parties are directly related and necessary to the implementation of the concentration, these restrictions are covered pursuant to Article 6(1)(b), second subparagraph, of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89.

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,

Anna Diamantopoulou

Member of the Commission

(signed)
Commission Decision of 05/01/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2248 - 4* CVC / ADVENT / CARLYLE / LAFARGE MATERIAUX DE SPECIALITES) 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.
Commission Decision of 27/03/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2323 - HSBC-CCF / BANQUE HERVET) 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.
COMMISSION DECISION of 19/03/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2267 - SIEMENS / JANET / 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 06/08/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2534 - SCI SYSTEMS/NOKIA NETWORKS) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 06.08.2001

SG (2001) D/290840

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2534 - SCI Systems/Nokia Networks

Notification of 5 July 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 198, 13 July 2001, p. 8.

1. On 5 July 2001, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking SCI Systems, Inc (SCI) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the repair and test operations for Nokia Networks' "Talk Family" base stations at Camberley in the United Kingdom ("the Business") of Nokia Networks and Nokia UK Ltd (Nokia) by way of purchase of assets.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for undertaking SCI: supplier of manufacturing services.

- for undertaking Nokia: supplier of communication solutions for mobile and fixed networks.

- for undertaking the Business: repair and test operations of primarily TRX (transceiver/receiver) units for Nokia Networks' base stations.

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 4(c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for administering certain concentrations (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 by Frits BOLKESTEIN Member of the Commission
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.2540  Fidis/SEI/JV)
(2001/C 274/05)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 4 September 2001 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 Italian and will be madepublic 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 CIT version of the CELEX database, under document No 301M2540. CELEX
is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.2506  Autostrade/Saba)
(2001/C 274/06)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 10 August 2001 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 Italian and will be madepublic 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 CIT version of the CELEX database, under document No 301M2506. CELEX
is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.
For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations,2, rue Mercier,L-2985 Luxembourg.Tel. (352) 29 29 427 18, fax (352) 29 29 427 09.EN 29.9.2001 Official Journal of the European Communities C 274/13
COMMISSION DECISION of 23/08/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2362 - DALKIA HOLDING / CLEMESSY) 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.
COMMISSION DECISION of 27/07/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2352 - SWB/STADTWERKE BIELEFELD/JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 27.07.2001

SG (2001) D/290580

To the notifying parties:

Dear Sir,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2352 - SWB/Stadtwerke Bielefeld/JV Notification of 29.06.2001 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 195, 11 July 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 29.06.2001, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the undertaking Stadtwerke Bremen ("SWBremen"), Germany, controlled by Essent N.V., Netherlands, and the municipality Stadt Bielefeld ("StadtBielefeld") acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Stadtwerke Bielefeld ("SWBielefeld"), Germany, by way of purchase of shares. SWBielefeld is at present solely controlled by StadtBielefeld.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking SWBremen : activities in supply of energy, water, waste and telecommunication

- for municipality StadtBielefeld : operation of municipal facilities and enterprises

- for undertaking SWBielefeld: supply of energy, water and telekommunication at municipal level

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 (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.

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

For the Commission

(Signed)

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
COMMISSION DECISION of 23/08/2001 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.2548 - CINVEN/CASTROL) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

Brussels, 23.08.2001

SG (2001) D/291093

PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.2548 - CINVEN CASTROL

Notification of 23/07/2001 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities

[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.

No. C 213, 31 July 2001, page 14

1. On 23-07-2001, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which which Cinven Ltd ("Cinven") belonging to the Cinven Group Ltd acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of Burmah Castrol plc ("Castrol") by way of purchase of shares and assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- Cinven (UK) : venture capital financing

- Castrol (UK) : lubricants and chemicals

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,

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission