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| |Brussels, 13.01.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/200130

To the notifying party :

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

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4061 – KALYANI BRAKES / BREMBO / JV

Notification of 02/12/2005 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004[1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 314, 10/12/2005, page 10.

1. On 02/12/2005 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which Kalyani Brakes Ltd (“Kalyani”, India, part of the Bosch Group) and Brembo S.p.A (“Brembo”, Italy) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a newly created company KBX Motorbike Products Private Ltd (“KBX”, India) constituting a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- Kalyani : manufacture of automotive braking systems

- Brembo : manufacture of automotive braking systems

- KBX : manufacture of braking systems for two wheel vehicles

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,

Neelie KROES

signed

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, 21/04/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/202143

To the notifying party

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

Subject : Case No. COMP/M.4158 – TowerBrook Investors / GSE Notification of 16.03.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 075, 28.03.2006, page 5

1. On 16.03.2006 , the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking TowerBrook Investors II LP (Cayman Islands) controlled by TowerBrook Investors Group (together TowerBrook Investors) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking GSE SA (France) including its subsidiary Compagnie des Contractants Regionaux (together GSE) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for TowerBrook Investors : investment fund;

- for GSE : real estate.

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
| |Brussels, 09/03/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/201059

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

Subject : Case No COMP/M.4140 – The Coca-Cola Company/Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A./Limited Liability Company Fresh and CO. Fabrika za peradu voća d.o.o. Notification of 06/02/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 38 , 06/02/2006 , page 4.

1. On 06.02.2006 , the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings The Coca-Cola Company (“TCCC”, USA) and Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. (“CCHBC”, Greece) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Limited Liability Company Fresh & Co. Fabrika Za Peradu Voća d.o.o. (“Fresh & Co.” Serbia) by purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for TCCC : brand owner and supplier of soft drink concentrates;

- for CCHBC : licensed bottler that produces and sells TCCC-branded beverages;

- for Fresh & Co.: producing and selling of fruit juices in Serbia and Montenegro.

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(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) 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, 30.03.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/201404

To the notifying parties

Dear Madam and Sirs,

Subject : Case COMP/M.4133 – MELLON / WESTLB / JV Notification of 24/02/2004 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 54, 04/03/2006, p.3

1. On 24 February 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 Mellon Financial Corporation (“Mellon”, USA) and WestLB AG (“WestLB”, Germany) acquire joint control in a newly created company (JV) constituting a joint venture by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Mellon: global financial services

- for WestLB : universal bank

- for JV: asset management

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

PUBLIC VERSION

MERGER PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 6(1)(b) DECISION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE
Brussels, 06/06/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/202939-202943

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4223 – MACQUARIE/WESTSCHEME/STATEWIDE/ MTAA/ARF/MOTO UK

Notification of 25/04/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C105, 04/05/2006, page 9

1. On 25/04/2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertakings Macquarie Bank Limited (“Macquarie”, Australia), Westscheme Proprietary Limited (“Westscheme”, Australia), Statewide Superannuation Proprietary Limited (“Statewide”, Australia), Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Proprietary Limited (“MTAA”, Australia) and Australian Retirement Fund Proprietary Limited (“ARF”, Australia) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Moto Hospitality Limited and Pavilion Services Group Limited (together “Moto UK”, UK) both belonging to the Compass Group PLC 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 undertaking Macquarie : banking services ;

- for undertaking Westscheme : superannuation fund ;

- for undertaking Statewide : superannuation fund ;

- for undertaking MTAA : superannuation fund ;

- for undertaking ARF : retirement fund;

- for undertaking Moto UK : operation of motorway and trunk road service areas.

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

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, 17.02.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/200735

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4084 – Banca Intesa / NH Hoteles / NH Italia

Notification of 17.1.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC)

No. 39/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 18, 25.1.2006, page 8.

1. On 17.01.2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertakings Banca Intesa S.p.A. (“Banca Intesa”, Italy) and NH Hoteles S.A. (“NH Hoteles”, Spain), through its subsidiary NH Hoteles Rallye S.A., acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of NH Italia S.r.l. (“NH Italia”, Italy), currently solely controlled by NH Hoteles, by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Banca Intesa: holding of a banking and finance group;

- for NH Hoteles: establishment, development and operation of hotels;

- for NH Italia: establishment, development and operation of hotels.

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] Available on DG COMP website: http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/legislation/consultation/simplified_tru.pdf.

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Brussels, 07.07.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/203898

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4240 - TECK COMINCO/ INCO

Notification of 01/06/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 133 of 08.06.2006, page 4

1. On 01/06/2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking Teck Cominco Limited (“Teck Cominco”, Canada) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Inco Limited (“Inco”, Canada) by way of public bid announced on 23/05/2006, that is conditional upon, inter alia, Inco not acquiring Falconbridge Limited.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Teck Cominco: mining, processing, refining and sale of zinc, copper, coal, and other metal products as well as sulphur products;

- for Inco : mining, processing, refining and sale of various nickel products, copper, cobalt and precious metals as well as sulphur 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)

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, 14/07/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/204008

To the notifying party :

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4253 – Bridgepoint/Limoni

Notification of 16.06.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 150 of 28.06.2006 on page 47

1. On 16/06/2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking Bridgepoint Europe III belonging to the Bridgepoint Capital Group Ltd. (“Bridgepoint“, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Limoni Holdings S.p.A and its subsidiaries (“Limoni“, Italy), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Bridgepoint: a private equity company investing in companies active in a wide range of industry sectors across the EU and beyond;

- for Limoni: wholesale and retail sales of perfumes and cosmetics in Italy, Croatia and Slovenia;

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

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, 04.08.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/204465

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4313 – Goldman Sachs/Borealis/GICSI/Associated British Ports Holdings (II)

Notification of 06.07.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C163, 14.07.2006, p.6

1. On 06.07.2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (“Goldman Sachs” USA), Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc. (“Borealis” Canada), and GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd (“GIC” Singapore) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the whole of Associated British Ports Holdings PLC (“AIB”, UK), via purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of banking, securities and investment services worldwide.

- Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc. is one of the largest infrastructure investors in the world (which is in turn owned by Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, one of Canada’s largest pension funds).

- Associated British Ports Holdings PLC is a UK company, constituted under the Transport Act 1981. Its principal business activities are in UK port operations and provision of related services, including stevedoring activities, to ship and cargo owners and other port users.

- GICSI, a private equity arm of the GIC Group and manages investments in private equity, venture capital and infrastructure funds, as well as direct investments in private companies. The GIC Group is wholly owned by the Minister For Finance Incorporated (MFFI), a body corporate representing Singapore’s Minister for the time being charged with the responsibility for finance.

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

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, 08.09.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/205046/47/48

Notifying parties:

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case COMP/M.4327 – Egis/Alpine/Hochtief/Austrian Highway A5

Notification of 03.08.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C188, 11/08/2006, page 2

1. On 3.08.2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which Egis Projects S.A. (“Egis Projects”, France), Alpine Mayderer Bau GmbH (“Alpine Mayreder”, Austria) and Hochtief PPP Solutions GmbH (“Hochtief PPP”, Germany), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a joint venture with the prospective name Bonaventura Straßenerhaltungs-GmbH (“Bonaventura Strassenerhaltung”, Austria) 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 Egis Projects: investment participations in infrastructure projects and concession contracts; negotiates and manages all financial, technical and operational stages of infrastructure projects

- for Alpine Mayreder: construction company in the field of building constructions, road constructions, constructional engineering and tunnelling and communications engineering sector

- for Hochtief PPP: services for large and complex Public Private Partnerships projects in the segment of toll roads and public-sector construction.

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 paragraphs 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 [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, 18.09.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/205214

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4325 - BC PARTNERS / BUZIOL/ FASHION BOX GROUP

Notification of 11/08/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 196, dated 19.08.2006, page 33

1. On 11/08/2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking Canal Investment SA, controlled by BC Partners Holdings Limited (“BC Partners”, Guernsey) and Buziol Investment Soparfi SA (“Buziol”) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Fashion Box Group S.p.A. (“FBG“, Italy), previously solely controlled by Buziol, by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for BC Partners : private equity funds;

- for Buziol: real estate;

- for FBG: design, manufacture and marketing of casual men’s and women’s wear and accessories.

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

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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