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Brussels, 13.6.2013

C(2013) 3813

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party:

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6939 – CVC/ ISTA Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 08.05.2013, 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”, Luxemburg) will acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, indirect sole control over ista International GmbH (Germany) as well as over its current direct shareholder ista Luxemburg GmbH (Luxembourg) (collectively “ista”) by way of purchase of shares. [2]

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for CVC: advice to and management of investment funds;

- for ista: consumption based measurement and invoicing of electricity, gas, heat and water.

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 C138, 17.5.2013, p. 35.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 17.6.2013

C(2013) 3924 final

PUBLIC VERSION SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6943 - TRITON/ BEFESA Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 17.05.2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the Triton Fund III, part of the Triton Group (“Triton”, Jersey), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over Befesa Medio Ambiente, S.L.U. (“Befesa”, Spain) by way of a purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Triton: private equity investment firm, active in Northern Europe (Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the Nordic countries);

- for Befesa: recycling company (in particular, recycling of steel and aluminium waste, as well as management of other industrial wastes) mainly active in Germany, Spain, Sweden, France, the United Kingdom and Turkey.

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 144, 24.05.2013, p.8

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 12.7.2013

C(2013) 4560 final

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE PUBLIC VERSION

|To the notifying party: |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6959 – ONEX/ JELD-WEN Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 17 June 2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking Onex Corporation ("Onex", Canada) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking JELD-WEN Holding, inc. ("JELD-WEN", USA) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Onex is a Canadian-based corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange that invests in companies in a large number of industry sectors through a number of private equity funds, including Onex Partners LP, Onex Partners II LP, Onex Partners III LP, ONCAP II LP and ONCAP III LP. Onex currently has joint control over JELD-WEN;

- JELD-WEN is a US based global manufacturer and distributor of windows and doors. JELD-WEN’s product offering includes a full line of doors and windows as well as millwork and related building products that are sold to a wide variety of customers for use in new construction, renovation, and light commercial markets. JELD-WEN’s worldwide product portfolio includes standard and special internal doors and performance door sets, external door sets, accessories for door solutions, windows, shower door/screens, closet doors, patio doors, wardrobes and stairs [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(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 177, 22.6.2013, p. 6.

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 22.8.2013

C(2013) 5565 final

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party: |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.6999 – SPIE/ HSS Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 25 July 2013, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking SPIE S.A. ("SPIE", France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of Hochtief Service Solutions ("HSS", Germany) by way of purchase of shares [2] .

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- For SPIE: provision of electrical and mechanical engineering and heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, energy and communication systems.

- For HSS: provision of facility management 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 C 220, 01.08.2013, p.31

[3] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 22/10/2013

C(2013)7163

PUBLIC VERSION

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying party/ies: | |

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.7059 – KOCH INDUSTRIES/ MOLEX Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 25 September 2013, the European Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which Koch Industries, Inc. (''Koch Industries'', USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the Molex Incorporated (USA) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Koch Industries: supply of fuels for transportation, energy to heat and cool buildings, fibres, water filtration and pollution control equipment, fertilizer, consumer products, building materials and related products.

- for Molex: design, manufacture and sale of electronic components, including terminals, connectors, cable assemblies, interconnection systems, sockets, antennas, integrated products and switches for use by original equipment manufacturers.

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 [2] .

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] OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.
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Brussels, 11.06.2014

PUBLIC VERSION C(2014) 4001 final

SIMPLIFIED MERGER PROCEDURE

To the notifying parties: | |

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

Subject: Case M.6968 - LUFTHANSA/ CAE/ JV Commission decision pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 [1]

1. On 13/05/2014, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Deutsche Lufthansa AG ("Lufthansa", Germany) and CAE Inc. ("CAE", Canada) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a newly created company constituting a joint venture (the "JV") by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Lufthansa is a global aviation group active in the passenger airline business, logistics, maintenance repair overhaul, catering, IT services and cockpit and cabin crew training services.

- CAE is active in modelling, simulation, and training for civil aviation and defence. Its business is diversified, ranging from the sale of flight simulation products to providing comprehensive services such as training and aviation services, professional services, in-services support and crew sourcing.

- The JV will be active in the development and delivery of pilot and cabin crew entitlement and other training service solutions for the Bombardier C-Series aircraft program. [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(a) 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 153, 21/05/2014, p.8.

[3] OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
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C(2016) 2474

To the notifying parties:

Dear Sirs,

Subject:Case M.7988 – RHONE CAPITAL / AP / GARDA WORLD SECURITY

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

1.On 22 March 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which entities controlled by the undertaking Rhône Capital L.L.C. ("Rhône Capital", United States) and the undertaking Apax Partners LLP ("AP", United Kingdom) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control over the whole of the undertaking Garda World Security Corporation ("Garda", Canada) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-Rhône Capital is a private equity firm.

-AP provides investment advisory services.

-Garda provides domestic and international protective services and cash security 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(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
EUROPEAN COMMISSION

C(2016) 4870 final

To the notifying party

Dear Sirs,

Subject:Case M.8090 – TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED / SUPERCELL OY

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

1.On 27 June 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent", Cayman Islands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Supercell Oy ("Supercell", Finland) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Tencent: provider of online services with interests in the communications, information and entertainment sectors. Tencent is involved in a wide variety of activities in the online sector including the provision of Internet and mobile value-added services, online advertising, and e-commerce services. It also develops and publishes game software and operates media platforms;

-for Supercell: development and publishing of games for mobile devices.

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) and 6 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) 5140 final

To the notifying parties:



Dear Sirs,

Subject:Case M.8093 – EQT / BILFINGER REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS AND BILFINGER EFFICIENCY

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

1.On 5 July 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking EQT VII (''EQT'', United Kingdom) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the undertakings Bilfinger Real Estate Solutions GmbH and Bilfinger Efficiency GmbH (''Bilfinger'', Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for EQT: EQT is an investment fund launched in 2015. It makes investments primarily in Northern Europe. EQT VII is part of the EQT group of private equity funds.

-for Bilfinger: Bilfinger is a real estate solutions company active within three main divisions: i) Building, ii) Facility Services and iii) Real Estate, with Germany as its main geographic focus.

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(2016) 7204 final



To the notifying party

Subject:Case M.8220 – EURO GARAGES / EFR

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/Madam,

1.On 10 October 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which Optima Bidco (Jersey) Limited ("Euro Garages", Jersey) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of EFR Group B.V. ("EFR", Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

– for Euro Garages: active in the operaton of petrol stations, convenience stores, car washes and fast food restaurants in the United Kingdom.

– for EFR: active in the operation of petrol stations, convenience stores, car washes, bakeries and hotels in Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.





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(2016) 8755 final





To the notifying party:

Subject:Case M.8265 – CARLYLE / KAP

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 18 November 2016, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of the Merger Regulation by which the undertaking The Carlyle Group ("Carlyle", USA) through its fund Carlyle Strategic Partners IV, L.P. ("CSP IV", USA), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking KAP-Beteiligungs AG ("KAP", Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

2.The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

-for Carlyle: global alternative asset management, managing funds that invest globally across several investment disciplines,

-for KAP: investment in small to medium-sized enterprises.

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