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Brussels, 25/10/2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/205908

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3984 – BAIN FUND GROUP / FCI

Notification of 20/09/2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 253, 13/10/2005, page 2.

1. On 20/09/2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertakings Bain Capital Fund VIII-E, Bain Capital Fund VIII and Bain Capital VIII co-investment Fund (together Bain Fund Group, Cayman Islands), managed by Bain Capital Investors Group (US), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Framatome Connectors International (“FCI”, France), belonging to the Areva Group, by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Bain Fund Group: Fund manager of private equity and venture capital;

- for FCI: production and distribution of connectors applied in a number of applications, including automotive, telecommunication, computers, household appliances and industrial electronics.

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

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, 03/10/2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/205330

To the notifying party

Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3937 – CVC/MINIT GROUP

Notification of 01.09.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C222, 09.09.2005, p.26

1. On 01.09.2005, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking CVC Capital Partners Group Sàrl (“CVC”, Luxembourg) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings Rydon SA (Switzerland), Minit France SAS (France) and Montre Services SAS (France) (“Minit Group”) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- CVC: investment and management advice to investment funds

- Minit Group: provision of shoe repair, key cutting, watch services, printing, engraving and related 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 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

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, 05.12.2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/206602

In the published version of this decision, some information has been omitted pursuant to Article 17(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 concerning non-disclosure of business secrets and other confidential information. The omissions are shown thus […]. Where possible the information omitted has been replaced by ranges of figures or a general description. |

To the notifying party

Dear Sir,

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.3997- SUN CAPITAL / SARA LEE

Notification of 26.10.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004[1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 277, 10.11.2005, page 11.

1. On 26.10.2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking […] Sun Group (“Sun”, USA), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the European Branded Apparel division (“The Business”) of Sara Lee Corporation (USA), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Sun : group of private equity investment funds;

- for The Business: design, manufacture, distribution and sale in Europe of branded apparel products, such as women’s intimates, men’s underwear, hosiery and socks.

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)

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 , 16/12/2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/207088

MERGER PROCEDURE ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3996 – INDUSTRI KAPITAL / KWINTET Notification of 11.11.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C287 of 18.11.2005, page 3

1. On 11.11.2005, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which Industri Kapital 2000 Ltd (“IK”, UK), ultimately controlled by Industri Kapital BV (Netherlands), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of Kwintet A/S (“KT”, Denmark) by way of purchase of shares

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- IK: private equity

- KT: industrial professional wear

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)

Neelie KROES Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 24, 29.1.2004 p. 1

[2] OJ C 56, 05.3.2005 p.32
|COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES |

Brussels , 18.11.2005

SG-Greffe(2005) D/206220

MERGER PROCEDURE ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION

To the notifying party

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3999 – Gazprom/ Sibneft Notification of 13.10.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 261, 20.10. 2005, p. 8.

1. On 13 October 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 Gazprom Finance B.V. controlled by Gazprom (“Gazprom”, Russia) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking JSC “Sibneft” (Joint Stock Company Siberian Oil Company) (“Sibneft”, Russia) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Gazprom: exploration, production, transportation, refining and marketing of natural gas and petrochemical products;

- for Sibneft: exploration of oil and gas, production, refining and marketing of oil and oil products and the sale of certain petrochemical 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, 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
| |Brussels, 25.01.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/200327

To the notifying parties

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

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4075 – Providence/Carlyle/Com Hem Notification of 14.12.2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 325 of 22.12.2005 on page 5

1. On 14 December 2005 , the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which Carlyle Europe Partners II L.P. (“Carlyle”, USA) and Providence Equity Offshore Partners V L.P. (“Providence”, Cayman Islands) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Nordic Communication Services AB, the ultimate parent of the Com Hem Group, by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Carlyle: private global investment firm;

- for Providence: private investment fund of Providence Equity Partners Inc. which is a global private investment firm specializing in equity investments in media and communications companies;

- for Com Hem: provision of cable TV, telephony and broadband services in Sweden;

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(c)(ii) 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

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION
| |Brussels, 07/02/2006

SG-Greffe (2006) D/200560

Dear Madam and Sirs,

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4090 – WestLB / Odewald / ASH Notification of 03.01.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 6, 11.01.2006, page 7

1. On 03.01.2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings WestLB AG (“WestLB”, Germany) and Odewald & Compagnie Gesellschaft für Beteiligungen mbH (“Odewald”, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking ASH Automotive Systems Holding GmbH (“ASH”, Germany), holding company of the Westfalia group, 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 WestLB: international universal bank;

- for Odewald: investment funds;

- for ASH: development, manufacturing and distribution of tow bars and related products (electrical systems) for cars.

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) 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

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| |Brussels, 21/04/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/202144

To the notifying parties

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

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4183 - Foodco Pastries/Tele Pizza Notification of 17.03.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 76 of 29/03/2006, p. 3

1. On 17.03.2006 , the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings Permira Holdings Limited (“Permira”, United Kingdom) and Carbal S.A. (“Carbal”, Spain) through Foodco Pastries acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Tele Pizza S.A. (“Tele Pizza”, Spain) by way of public bid announced on 28 February 2006. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Permira : equity investment fund ;

- for Carbal : acquisition of stake and participations in different companies ;

- for Tele Pizza : network of branded fast food restaurants operated directly through proprietary stores or through third party’s franchised stores.

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, (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

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ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

PUBLIC VERSION
| |Brussels, 31.05.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/202844

To the notifying party

Dear Madam/Dear Sir,

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4218 - INVESTCORP /OREFI PARTICIPATION Notification of 20.04.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C102, 28.04.2006, p.8

1. On 20.04.2006 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the Investcorp Group (“Investcorp”, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Orefi Participation (“Orefi”, France), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- Investcorp : international financial institution acting as a principal and as an intermediary in international investment transactions;

- Orefi: purchase and distribution of industrial parts, for the mechanical transmission, automation, assembling, tooling, and other sectors.

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 Philip LOWE Director General

[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, 24/02/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/200842

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4118 - CVC/KKR/AVR

Notification of 24.01.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 025 of 1 February 2006, page 7.

1. On 24.01.2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings CVC Capital Partners Group SARL (CVC, Luxembourg) 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 undertakings Holding AVR-Bedrijven NV (AVR, Netherlands) and NV Afvalverwerking Rijnmond (NV AVR, Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for CVC and KKR: Private equity investment;

- for AVR and NV AVR: Collection, processing and management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

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(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

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Brussels, 10/07/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/203912 / 203913

To the notifying parties:

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4233 - BP France/Vitogaz/Energaz JV

Notification of 07/06/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 142, 17/06/2006, page 4.

1. On 07.06.2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertakings BP France S.A. belonging to the group BP plc ( “BP”, UK) and Vitogaz S.A. (“Vitogaz”, France) belonging to the Rubis group (“Rubis”, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Energaz (“Energaz”, France), 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 BP : exploration, production and marketing of crude oil and natural gas, oil refining, marketing and transportation, gas, power and renewables;

- for Rubis: storage of liquid products, distribution of Liquid Propane Gas (LPG);

- for Vitogaz : distributor of butane, propane and autogas;

- for Energaz: retail supply of LPG in cylinders in France.

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 (a) 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, 28/07/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/204313

To the notifying party:

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4274 - Investindustrial/Stroili Oro

Notification of 22/06/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 153 of 01/07/2006, page 16.

1. On 22/06/2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking Investindustrial III LP (Italy) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Stroili Oro SpA (Italy), currently jointly controlled by L Capital management SA (France) and Ergon Capital Partners SA (Belgium), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Investindustrial: investment fund specialised in medium and small undertakings in Italy and Spain;

- for Stroili Oro: retail distribution of semi-precious jewellery and watches.

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, 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

p.p. L. EVANS

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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