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EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2016) 4737 final

To the notifying parties:

Dear Sirs,

Subject:Case M.7883 – NPM CAPITAL / THIJS HENDRIX BEHEER / HENDRIX GENETICS

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

1.On 14 June 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of the Merger Regulation by which the undertakings NPM Capital N.V. (‘NPM’, the Netherlands) and Thijs Hendrix Beheer B.V. (‘THB’, the Netherlands) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking Hendrix Genetics B.V. (‘Hendrix’, the Netherlands) by way of a contract. Hendrix is currently solely controlled by THB.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-For NPM: investment company with investments in various sectors, such as building materials, consumer goods, healthcare, e-commerce, industrial services and retail. NPM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V. that is a Dutch investment company with investments in various sectors of the economy, including in the production of animal feed and the processing and sale of poultry and pig meat;

-For THB: holding company that is the majority shareholder of Hendrix. THB is further active in recreational services;

-For Hendrix: breeding and propagation of animals, in particular (i) pigs, (ii) poultry, such as day-old chicks, and (iii) fish.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

For the Commission

(signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2016) 7211 final

PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying party:

Dear Sirs,

Subject:Case M.8200 - PLATINUM EQUITY GROUP / EMERSON NETWORK POWER BUSINESS

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 11 October 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Platinum Equity Group ("Platinum", United States of America) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of Emerson Network Power Business ("ENP", United States of America) by way of a purchase of shares and assets.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-Platinum specializes in the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions to customers in a broad range of businesses, including information technology, telecommunications, logistics, metal services, manufacturing and distribution.

-ENP is active in the provision of power, thermal, and infrastructure management products and related services worldwide. Power management products include critical power systems and uninterruptible power systems. Thermal management products provide energy efficient, reliable and cost-effective management of environmental conditions in mission-critical facilities. Infrastructure management and solutions consist of comprehensive data center infrastructure resource management systems, and involve both software and IT appliances.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission



(Signed)
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2016) 8087 final

PUBLIC VERSION

Subject:Case M. 8256 - NEC CORPORATION / SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION / BREES CORPORATION

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 08.11.2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which NEC Corporation, ultimate parent company of the NEC Group (‘NEC’, Japan) and the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (‘SMBC’, Japan) belonging to the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of brees Corporation (‘brees’, Japan) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for NEC: the provision of equipment and IT solutions such as mobile terminals, computer equipment, software products, networking and sensing technologies to the public and private sectors, globally;

-for SMBC: the provision of commercial financial services such as trade finance, syndicated loans, project finanance, currency clearing, cash management services and custody and securities services, globally;

-for brees: the provision of services related to payments in convenience stores using mobile barcodes, exclusively active in Japan.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission



(Signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2016) 7821 final

PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying party



Subject:Case M.8249 – SHV/Deli Home and Garden

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 31 October 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking SHV Holdings ('SHV', the Netherlands), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking N.V. Deli Home and Garden ('Deli', the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for SHV: the trade in and distribution of LPG, exploration and production of oil and gas, self-service wholesale, heavy transportation, industrial services, animal nutrition and fish feed, and private equity activities,

-for Deli: supplier of constructive and decorative home and garden building materials to DIY ('Do it Yourself') chains and garden centres throughout Europe. Deli also supplies to business to business ('B2B') resellers such as builders merchants, landscaping supply resellers and specialty stores.

3.After examination of the notification, the European Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and of paragraphs 5(b) and (d) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission



(signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2016) 8354 final

PUBLIC VERSIONPUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying parties:

Subject:Case M.8148 - BRISA / AREAS / BRISAREAS

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 09 November 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking Brisa – Auto-Estradas de Portugal S.A. ("Brisa", Portugal) and Áreas Portugal – Restauração e Distribução S.A. ("Áreas", Portugal), controlled by Elior S.A. (France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Brisáreas ("BAS", Portugal) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Brisa: construction, maintenance and operation of motorways concessions; provision of services ancilliary to road mobility, in particular the "Via Verde" service; and provision of car inspection services;

-for Áreas: provision of meals in a system of concession foodservices at airports, railway stations, motorways service areas and recreational areas. In Portugal, Áreas provides foodservices at airports and motorways;

-for Brisáreas: management, operation and commercial development of service areas in certain motorways operated by Brisa in Portugal.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission



(Signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2017) 492 final





To the notifying party:

Subject:Case M.8328 – THE CERBERUS GROUP / STAPLES EUROPE

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 22 December 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking Promontoria Holding 192 B.V. (“Promontoria”) belonging to the Cerberus Group (“Cerberus”, U.S.) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Staples Solutions B.V. (“Staples Europe”, The Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Cerberus: A private investment firm which is engaged in investment in real property and personal property of all kinds, including, but not limited to, capital stock, depository receipts, investment companies, mutual funds, subscriptions, warrants, bonds, notes, debentures, options and other securities of different kinds and nature in diverse industries worldwide. Although no particular industry constitutes a significant proportion of the Cerberus Group’s turnover, some of the main sectors in which the undertakings controlled by the Cerberus Group generate turnover are financial services, manufacturing, building materials and real estate;

-for Staples Europe: A provider of office supplies, technology products and services, facilities and breakroom supplies, furniture, copy and print services and a wide range of other product categories to businesses and consumers.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission





(signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

PUBLIC VERSION

C(2017) 1063 final

To the notifying party:





Subject:Case M.8364 – ONEX / PARKDEAN

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 06 January 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking Richmond UK Bidco Limited, a special purpose vehicle ultimately indirectly controlled by Onex Corporation (‘Onex’, Canada) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the undertaking Parkdean Resorts Topco Limited (‘Parkdean’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Onex: a Canadian-based corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange that invests in companies through a number of private equity funds. Onex invests in a wide range of operating companies active in a number of industry sectors,

-for Parkdean: owns and operates 73 holiday parks across the UK.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission

(signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2017) 49 final

PUBLIC VERSION



To the notifying party





Subject:Case M.8317 - KKR / CALSONIC KANSEI

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 5th December 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which KKR & Co. L.P. (‘KKR’, United States) will acquire indirect sole control over Calsonic Kansei Corporation (‘Calsonic Kansei’, Japan) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, by means of a purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— KKR is a global investment firm offering a broad range of alternative asset funds and investment products in a variety of sectors,

— Calsonic Kansei is a global auto parts supplier with a wide range of auto parts including Cockpit Module, climate control systems, engine cooling products, automotive compressors and exhaust systems.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission



(Signed)



Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2017) 1549 final





To the notifying parties:

Subject:Case M.8333 – MITSUI GROUP / NS GROUP / ANGLIA RAIL HOLDINGS

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 06 February 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertakings Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui Tokyo", Japan) and Abellio Transport Group Limited (“Abellio”, United Kingdom) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Anglia Rail Holdings Limited (“Anglia”, United Kingdom), by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-Mitsui Tokyo it is a major Japanese trading house engaged in a number of worldwide commodity and other businesses, including the sale, distribution, purchase, marketing and supply of products in business areas such as: iron and steel; coal and non-ferrous metals; machinery; electronics; chemicals; energy-related commodities; logistics and investing in infrastructure projects. Mitsui Tokyo has global operations in 66 countries and in diverse markets. Mitsui Tokyo will acquire control over Anglia directly and indirectly via Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc, its wholly owned subsidiary. Mitsui Europe manages Mitsui Tokyo’s overall business activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Its principal activities include product sales, worldwide logistics and financing, development of major international infrastructure and other projects in the following fields: metals, machinery and infrastructure, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, innovation and corporate development.

-Abellio is wholly owned by Abellio Transport Holding B.V., the parent company of which is NS Group, which is a major rail operator in The Netherlands. Abellio is established to tender for and commercially operate a number of passenger railway concessions or franchise contracts mainly outside of The Netherlands, including in the UK and Germany.

-Anglia's wholly-owned subsidiary, Abellio East Anglia Limited, is the train operating company established to operate the East Anglia Franchise in the UK for the Abellio / NS Group.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission



(Signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2017) 2241 final







To the notifying party

Subject:Case M.8397 - PARTNERS GROUP / CERBA HEALTHCARE

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 7 March 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Partners Group AG ("Partners Group", Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the undertaking Cerba Healthcare (“Cerba”, France) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Partners Group: private markets investment management company.

-For Cerba: provision of laboratory services in the clinical pathology markets.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission



(Signed)



Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

PUBLIC VERSION

C(2017) 2041 final

To the notifying parties:

Subject:Case M.8373 - EUROPA CAPITAL / REZIDOR / PHD POLSKA

Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 and Article 57 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Dear Sir or Madam,

1.On 27 February 2017, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Europa Capital LLP ("Europa Capital", United Kingdom), and Rezidor Hotels APS Danmark ("Rezidor", Denmark), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of PHD Polska sp. z o.o. ("PHD Polska", Poland), by way of purchase of shares and an existing long-term management contract with PHD Polska.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-Europa Capital: is a member of a capital group ultimately controlled by Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd ("Mitsubishi Estate Group", Japan), Mitsubishi Estate Group operates internationally in real estate sectors with main focus on Japan, USA, UK, China and Vietnam.

- Rezidor: belongs to a capital group ultimately controlled by Carlson Holdings, Inc. ("Carlson Group", United States of America), Carlson Group is a global hospitality and travel group. Its global brands include Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns & Suites by CarlsonSM and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Rezidor is an operator of, among others, the Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel in Warsaw.

-PHD Polska: is the owner of the hotel building located in Warsaw, currently operated under the brand name Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel.

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

4.For the reasons set out in the Notice on a simplified procedure, the European Commission has decided not to oppose the notified operation and to declare it compatible with the internal market and with the EEA Agreement. This decision is adopted in application of Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

For the Commission



(Signed)

Johannes LAITENBERGER

Director-General