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Commission Decision of 12/12/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3319 - DOUGHTY HANSON / SAFT) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the Notifying Party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3319 - Doughty Hanson/SAFT Notification of 14.11.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1], as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 [2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 281, 22.11.2003.

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.

[2] OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 14.11.2003, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, by which the undertaking Doughty Hanson & Co limited ("DHC", UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking SAFT, belonging to the French Alcatel group, by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking DHC: private equity fund manager

- for undertaking SAFT: design, development, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of industrial batteries, portable batteries and speciality batteries.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph b, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [3].

[3] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 25/08/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3240 - LIBERTY MEDIA / QVC) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying party

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3240 - Liberty Media/QVC

Notification of 22.07.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 179, page 6 of 30/07/2003.

1. On 22.07.2003, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [1], as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 [2], by which the undertaking Liberty Media Corporation ("Liberty Media", USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the undertaking QVC, Inc. ("QVC", USA) by way of purchase of shares.

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.

[2] OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Liberty Media: media, entertainment, technology and communications;

- for QVC: home shopping (operation of home shopping TV channels).

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [3].

[3] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

(signed) Erkki Liikanen Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 04/09/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3263 - 3i GROUP / REFRESCO) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No COMP/M.3263 -3i GROUP/REFRESCO Notification of 6 August 2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 195 of 19.08.2003, page 7

1. On 6.8.2003, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [1], as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 [2], by which 3i Group plc ("3i", UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Refresco Holding B.V. ("Refresco", NL) by way of purchase of shares.

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.

[2] OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for 3i: venture capital company

- for Refresco: manufacturer of fruit juices and soft drinks

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [3].

[3] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

(Signed) Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 05/05/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3102 - THOMESTO / SCA HOLZ JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the Notifying Parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3102 - Thomesto/SCA Holz JV Notification of 31/03/2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 84, 08/04/2003, page 7

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 31.03.2003 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the Finnish undertaking Thomesto Ltd., belonging to the Finnish Metsäliitto group, and the German undertakings SCA Hygiene Products A.G. and SCA Hygiene Products GmbH, belonging to the Swedish group Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA ("SCA"), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the German undertaking SCA Holz GmbH, by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking Metsäliitto: forestry, wood pulp and paper, mechanical wood processing, timber, plywood and engineered wood products, printing and writing paper, packaging, paper board, tissue paper products;

- for undertaking SCA: hygiene products, packaging, paper, woodpulp and wood products;

- for SCA Holz: wood procurement in Germany and Austria.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

(signed) Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 16/04/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3135 - SGAM4D / GUGGENHEIN / IES) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M. 3135 - SGAM/4D/Guggenhein/IES Notification of 19.03.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 76, 28/03/2003, p. 23

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 19.03.2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which which the Irish undertaking SGAM/4D, controlled by Société Générale ("France"), and Guggenhein Consultadoria e Servicos LDA ("Guggenhein", Portugal) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Italiana Energia e Servizi S.p.a. ("IES", Italy), by way of the purchase of shares through a capital increase of IES.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for SGAM/4D: capital fund, holding a private equity portfolio, predominantly in the oil and gas industry

- for Société Générale: French full-service bank with activities in retail banking, asset management, investment banking and corporate finance

- for Guggenhein: accounting and financial services, corporate consultancy and management of its financial assets

- for IES: refining, marketing, supply and transportation of refined petroleum products.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraphs b, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Signed, Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 01/07/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3162 - HEARST / DE TELEGRAAF TIJDSCHRIFTEN / JV) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties via the legal representatives

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3162 - HEARST/DE TELEGRAAF TIJDSCHRIFTEN/JV Notification of 27.05.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C131 of 5.06.2003, page 3

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 27.05.2003, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 [2], by which the undertakings HMI International Holdings, Inc., belonging to the Hearst Corporation ("HMI", USA), and De Telegraaf Tijdschriften Groep B.V. belonging to the De Telegraaf group ("TTG", the Netherlands) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking TTG Hearst B.V. ("JV", the Netherlands), by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

[2] OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for HMI: communications, newspaper, magazine and business publishing, TV and radio stations, TV productions and distribution, cable network, internet activities

- for TTG : diversified media, newspapers, consumer magazines

- JV: publishing and distribution of Dutch edition of COSMOGIRL magazine in the Netherlands and Belgium.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4(c) of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [3].

[3] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Signed, Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
COMMISSION DECISION of 26/08/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3210 - EDF / EDFT) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the French text is authentic)

The full text is available through CLX, the French version of CELEX

The paper version of the decision is available through the sales offices of the Office of Official Publications of the European Communities.
Commission Decision of 10/11/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3295 - ATOS ORIGIN / SEMA GROUP) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3295 - ATOS ORIGIN/SEMA GROUP Notification of 07.10.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1], as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 [2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C [250, 18/10/2003, page 22]

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.

[2] OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 07.10.2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Atos Origin S.A. ("Atos"- France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the France-based Sema Group, ("Sema"), belonging to the Schlumberger Group (US), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Atos : provision of IT services;

- for Sema : provision of IT services.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [3].

[3] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Signed

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 22/12/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3331 - KKR / MTU) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying party

Dear Madam and Sir,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3331 - KKR/MTU Notification of 24.11.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1], as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 [2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 288, 29.11.2003, page 5

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.

[2] OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 24.11.2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., L.P. ("KKR", USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation, by way of purchase of shares, control of MTU Aero Engines GmbH ("MTU", Germany).

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for undertaking KKR: investment company;

- for undertaking MTU: aero engines, maintenance of aero engines and industrial gas turbines.

2. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph b of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [3].

[3] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Mario MONTI, signed Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 19/05/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3145 - XSTRATA / MIM) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying party Via their legal representative

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M. 3145 - XSTRATA/MIM Notification of 08.04.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 90/02, 15.04.2003, page 2

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrected version OJ L 257 of 21.9.1990, p. 13, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97, OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1, corrigendum in OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 08/04/2003, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 by which the undertaking Xstrata plc ("Xstrata", Switzerland) controlled (in the sense of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89) by Glencore International AG ("Glencore", Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings MIM Holdings Limited ("MIM", Australia) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- Xstrata: Natural resources group, mainly active in coal, zinc and ferroalloys.

- MIM: Mining and mineral processing company producing copper, coal, lead, zinc, silver and gold.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [2].

[2] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

(Signed)

Michel BARNIER Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 05/02/2004 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3339 - TELENOR / SONOFON) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3339 - Telenor/Sonofon Notification of 05.01.2004 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1], as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1310/97 [2] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 11, 15.01.2004, p. 13

[1] OJ L 395, 30.12.1989 p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.

[2] OJ L 180, 9. 7. 1997, p. 1; corrigendum OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.

1. On 05.01.2004, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the Norwegian undertaking Telenor ASA ("Telenor"), controlled by the Norwegian State, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Danish undertaking Sonofon ("Sonofon") by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for Telenor: telecommunication services and related activities,

- for Sonofon: mobile telephony and telecommunication services in Denmark.

3. After examination of the notification, the Commission has concluded that the notified operation falls within the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 and of paragraph 4, subparagraph c, of the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 [3].

[3] OJ C 217, 29.07.2000, p. 32.

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 (EEC) No. 4064/89.

For the Commission

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission