ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
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Brussels, 08.11.2012

C(2012)8170

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

|To the notifying parties: |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6675 - GE / ACCENTURE / TALERIS Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 04/10/2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which General Electric Co. (“GE”, United States) and Accenture plc (“Accenture”, Ireland) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)b of the Merger Regulation joint control over a newly created joint venture, Taleris Management LLC ("Taleris", United States), by way of a purchase of equity shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for GE: global, diversified manufacturing, technology and services company with primary business units: GE Energy Infrastructure, GE Healthcare, GE Aviation, GE Transportation, GE Capital and GE Home & Business Solutions. GE's activities in aviation include manufacturing of commercial and military jet engines and components, as well as electric power and mechanical system for aircraft;

- for Accenture: global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, delivering its services and solutions through five operating groups: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Services; Products; and Resources. Accenture provides airline outsourcing solutions through its Navitaire hosted services;

- for Taleris: to be a new supplier of Integrated Vehicle Health Management ("IVHM") services for optimization of fixed-wing aircraft maintenance and flight operations. Taleris will develop, improve, market, sell and maintain IVHM services for large commercial aircraft and regional jet aircraft operations globally.

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 [3] .

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.

For the Commission

(signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 308, 12/10/2012, p.14.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 22.10.2012

PUBLIC VERSION C (2012)7575

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

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To the notifying party:

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6733- AGEAS / GROUPAMA INSURANCE COMPANY Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 24.09.2012 the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Ageas (UK) Limited ("Ageas UK", United Kingdom), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ageas SA/NV ("Ageas", Belgium) acquires, within the meaning of Article 3 (1) (b) of the Merger Regulation, sole control of the whole of Groupama Insurance Company Limited ("Groupama UK", United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Ageas: provider of insurance services to personal, business and institutional customers and delivers packages of financial products and services through its own channel, and via intermediaries and other partners;

-for Ageas UK: non-life insurance;

-for Groupama UK: non-life insurer with a diversified book of business that provides

products predominantly in the UK and, to a lesser extent, in Ireland. [2]

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 [3] .

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.

For the Commission

(signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 297, 03.10.2012, p 4.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 29.11.2012

C(2012) 8933

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

|To the notifying party |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6724 - PAI PARTNERS/ MARCOLIN Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 23 October 2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking PAI partners S.A.S ("PAI", France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of MARCOLIN S.p.A. ("Marcolin", Italy). [2]

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- PAI is a private equity firm, focused on investing in the acquisition of medium to large-sized companies, headquartered or managed in Europe, which operate in different industry sectors,

- Marcolin is active in Italy and abroad in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution of eyewear, notably eyeglass frames and sunglasses. Marcolin manufactures and distributes under its own brands, but also on behalf of fashion brands.

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)ii of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. [3]

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.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director-General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 335, 1.11.2012, p. 18.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 20.12.2012

C(2012) 9949 final

PUBLIC VERSION |

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|To the notifying parties |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6793 - AEA/OTPP/DEMATIC Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 23 November 2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertakings AEA Investors LP ("AEA", USA) and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board ("OTPP", Canada) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the undertaking of Dematic Holding S.à.r.l. ("Dematic", Luxemburg) by way of purchase of shares. [2]

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for AEA: private equity investment group with primary business activity of identifying investment opportunities for investors, structuring investment transactions through investment vehicles, on behalf of the general partners of its funds, and managing and disposing of such investments to create returns for investors in its funds,

- for OTPP: administering the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and managing its investments,

- for Dematic: designing, manufacturing, integrating and servicing of automated handling systems which are used in warehousing and distribution operations.

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)(ii) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. [3]

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.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director-General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 369, 29.11.2012, p. 15.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 25/06/2012

C(2012) 4410

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party: |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/ M.6610 – CVC/ Alix Partners Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 24.05.2012, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. ("CVC", Luxembourg), member of the CVC group, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of AlixPartners LLP ("Alix", USA) by way of purchase of shares. [2]

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- The CVC group consists of privately owned advisory entities whose activity is providing investment advice to and/or managing investments on behalf of CVC Funds. CVC Funds hold controlling interests in a number of companies in various industries including chemicals, utilities, manufacturing, retailing and distribution, primarily in Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region;

- Alix is a global firm providing corporate consulting services to businesses.

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 [3] .

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.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]1 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 154, 31/05/2012, p.27

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 21/01/2013

C(2013) 348

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties: | |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6788 - GOLDMAN SACHS/ TPG/ BARCLAYS/ KEW GREEN Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 13/12/2012, the European Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertakings Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (“Goldman Sachs”, USA), TPG Lundy Co L.P. (“TPG”, Cayman Islands), ultimately controlled by the TPG group of Funds ("TPG Funds", USA) and Barclays plc ("Barclays", UK) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Kew Green Holdings Limited (“Kew Green”, UK) by way of purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Goldman Sachs: global investment firm providing a wide range of services worldwide to a diversified client base;

- TPG: global investment firm providing a wide range of services worldwide to a diversified client base;

- TPG Funds: Funds Portfolio bringing and managing together the various TPG controlled Funds;

- Barclays: major global financial services provider engaged in all banking sectors;

- Kew Green: owns and operates hotels in the United Kingdom.

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 [3] .

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.

For the Commission

(signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 398, 22.12.2012, p.35.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 28.02.2013

PUBLIC VERSION C(2013)1267

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties: | |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6803 - AVOLON/ WELLS FARGO/ ACP JV Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 30.01.2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertakings Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited ("Avolon", Ireland), ultimately controlled by Cinven and Oak Hill, and Wells Fargo Shareholder, a newly created entity ultimately controlled by Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo", the United States) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking Avolon Capital Partners Limited ("ACP", Ireland) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. [2]

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Avolon : acquisition of aircraft and provision of aircraft operating leasing services;

- for Wells Fargo : provider of banking, insurance, investment, credit card, mortgage, consumer and commercial finance services;

- for ACP : acquisition of aircraft and provision of aircraft operating leasing services.

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 [3] .

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.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C035, 07.02.2013, p. 4.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 17.5.2013

C(2013) 3002 PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties: | |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6888 - OTSUKA/ MITSUI/ CLARIS Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 18 April 2013, the European Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertakings Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory Inc. ("Otsuka", Japan), which is part of the Otsuka group companies held under Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.(Japan), Mitsui & Co. Ltd ("Mitsui", Japan) and Claris Lifescience Limited ("Claris", India) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a 100% subsidiary of Claris, Claris Otsuka Limited (the "JV", India), by way of purchase of shares. [2]

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Otsuka: pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals [3] consumer products, distribution and packaging;

- Mitsui: sale, distribution, purchase, marketing and supply of products in areas such as: iron, steel, non-ferrous metals, machinery, electronics, chemicals, energy-related commodities, foods and retail, lifestyle and consumer service, sale of motor vehicles and motorcycles;

- Claris: manufacturing and distribution of intravenous infusion products, generic drugs, research based products and therapies for acute illnesses and surgical situations;

- Claris Otsuka Limited (the JV): manufacturing, marketing and trading infusion products infusion solutions, anti-infectives and plasma volume expanders.

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]

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.

For the Commission (signed) Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C120, 26/04/2013, p.25.

[3] "Nutraceutical" refers to a line of products combining "nutrition" and "pharmaceuticals".

[4] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 17/07/2013

C(2013)4749 final

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6965 – CARLYLE/ ALPINVEST GROUP Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 20.06.2013 the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which by which the Carlyle Group ("Carlyle", United States of America), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation indirect sole control of AlpInvest Partners B.V. ("Alpinvest", the Netherlands), by way of purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Carlyle: the provision of alternative asset management services, through the management of funds that invest globally across four investment disciplines: corporate private equity (buyout and growth capital), real assets (real estate, infrastructure and energy), global market strategies (structured credit, mezzanine, distressed, hedge funds, and middle market debt) and solutions (private equity fund of funds program and related co-investment and secondary activities);

- for Alpinvest: the provision of fund management services, covering in particular fund investments, co-investments (direct minority shareholdings), secondary fund investments and investments in mezzanine debt.

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(d) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [3] .

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.

For the Commission Signed Alexander ITALIANER Director General

[1]OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 ("the Merger Regulation"). With effect from 1 December 2009, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") has introduced certain changes, such as the replacement of "Community" by "Union" and "common market" by "internal market". The terminology of the TFEU will be used throughout this decision.

[2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No C 183, 28.06.2013 p.31

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.