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COMMISSION DECISION of 29/07/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3198 - VW - AUDI / VW-AUDI VERTRIEBSZENTREN) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the German text is authentic)

The full text is available through CDE, the German 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 25/04/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3138 - HAMBURGISCHE LANDESBANK / LANDESBANK SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the German text is authentic)

The full text is available through CDE, the German 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 21/05/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3114 - UNION FENOSA / ENI / UNION FENOSA GAS) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3114 - UNION FENOSA/ENI/UNION FENOSA GAS

Notification of 11 April 2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]

[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.

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 100 of 26.4.2003, page 22.

1. On 11 April 2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the Italian undertaking ENI S.p.A.. (ENI) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation joint control of the Spanish undertaking Unión Fenosa Gas S.A. (UF Gas), controlled by the Spanish undertaking Unión Fenosa S.A.(UF) by way of purchase of shares. Following the concentration UF Gas will be jointly controlled by ENI and by UF.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for ENI: exploration and production of oil and natural gas world-wide, generation of electricity in Italy;

- for UF: generation and sale of electricity; activities related to the gas sector, telecommunications, engineering & information technology and management consulting;

- for UF Gas: gas related activities.

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 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.

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,

Signed

Mario Monti

Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 08/12/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3320 - ELECTRA PARTNERS / AZELIS) 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.3320 - ELECTRA PARTNERS LIMITED/AZELIS Notification of 06.11.2003 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 272, 13/11/2003, page 19

[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 06.11.2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Electra Partners Ltd. ("EPL", UK), through an acquisition vehicle, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Azelis ("Azelis", Luxemburg) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking EPL: holding company for fund management group, venture capital business, investment management, advice and services

- for undertaking Azelis: speciality chemicals wholesale distribution services across Europe.

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 30/04/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3066 - DELTA LLOYD / ABN AMRO / 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.3066 - DELTA LLOYD/ABN AMRO/JV

Notification of 27.03.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C87, 10.04.2003, p. 30

[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 27.03.2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertakings Delta Lloyd N.V. ("Delta Lloyd", The Netherlands), belonging to the Aviva group, and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. ("ABN AMRO", The Netherlands) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of ABN AMRO Levensverzekering N.V., ABN AMRO Schadeverzekering N.V., ABN AMRO Assuradeuren B.V. and ABN AMRO Verzekeringen B.V., currently wholly controlled by ABN AMRO, by way of purchase of shares constituting a joint venture ("JV"). The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Delta Lloyd: underwriter and distributor of insurance products

- for ABN AMRO: provision of financial services

- for the JV: underwriting of insurance products

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 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.

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 Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 08/05/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3131 - SIKA / BUZZI / JV) 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.3131 - SIKA/BUZZI/JV Notification of 02/04/2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1] Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 87, p. 29 of 10/04/2003

[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 02/04/2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertakings SIKA AG (Switzerland) and BUZZI Unicem S.p.A. ("BUZZI", Italy) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Addiment Italia S.r.l. (Italy), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for SIKA : concrete and cement admixtures

- for BUZZI : cement and related products, ready mix concrete and aggregates

- for Addiment Italia: concrete admixtures, cement admixtures and other construction materials.

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 paragraphs 4 (a) sub (I) and 4 (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

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Commission Decision of 09/09/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3250 - PERMIRA III / GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP / BLACKSTONE GROUP / DEBENHAMS) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

To the notifying parties

Dear Sir,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.3250 - Permira Europe III / Goldman Sachs / Blackstone / Debenhams

Notification of 7 August 2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]. Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C195 on 19.08.2003.

[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 7.8.2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Permira Europe III (UK), GS Capital Partners 2000 LP and affiliates, belonging to the Goldman Sachs Group ("Goldman Sachs") (USA) and Blackstone Capital Partners IV Merchant Banking Fund L.P. and affiliates, belonging to the Blackstone Group ("Blackstone") (USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Debenhams plc (UK) by way of public bid announced on 29 July 2003.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for Permira Europe III, Goldman Sachs and Blackstone: private equity funds

- for Debenhams: retailing a range of consumer, household and food goods.

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 [2].

[2] 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

Member of the Commission
COMMISSION DECISION of 30/07/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3233 - ALLIANZ / SOLE / ZANUSSI ELETTROMECCANICA) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

The full text is available through CIT, the Italian 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 10/07/2003 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3221 - INVESTCORP FINANCIAL SERVICES / MINIMAX) 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.3221 - Investcorp Financial Services/Minimax

Notification of 12.06.2003 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 [1]

[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.

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities No. C 145, 21.06.2003, page 54.

1. On 12.06.2003, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 4064/89 by which the undertaking Investcorp Financial Services, Switzerland ("Investcorp"), belonging to the Investcorp group, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Minimax Holding GmbH, Germany ("Minimax"), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

* Investcorp, the acquirer, is an international financial institution acting as a principal and as an intermediary in international investment transactions. Investcorp specialises in facilitation of flow of capital of its clients to investments in Western Europe and United States pursuing four major activities: corporate investment (North America and Western Europe), technology investment (North America and Western Europe), real estate investment (North America) and global asset management.

* Minimax, the target, is active in the area of fire protection systems, safety engineering and related services. Minimax manufactures fire extinguishers, fire detection systems and extinguishing agents. It also offers related services, i.e. advice and planning of fire protection, employee training and fault signal management.

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 [2].

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

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,
Commission Decision of 04/02/2004 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.3362 - RBS / BSCH / BRITAX) 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.3362 - RBS/BSCH/BRITAX Notification of 5 January 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 on the 15/01/2004.

[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 5 January 2004, 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, whereby the undertakings Royal Bank Investments Ltd. ("RBI") controlled by the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc. ("RBS") and Capital Riesgo Global SCR, S.A.("CRG") controlled by Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A. ("BSCH") acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Britax International Plc. ("Britax"), currently solely controlled by RBI, by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking RBI : private equity investment

- for undertaking RBS : banking, insurance and related financial services

- for undertaking CRG : private equity investment

- for undertaking BSCH : banking and related financial services

- for undertaking Britax : aircraft interior systems, childcare safety systems, specialised vehicle systems (such as light bars for emergency vehicles, video surveillance and speed measurement systems and others)

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 signed by

Mario MONTI Member of the Commission
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.3370 — BNP Paribas/ARI)
(2004/C 74/03)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 9 March 2004 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare
it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation(EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in French and will be made public after itis cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.3304 — GE/Amersham)
(2004/C 74/04)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 21 January 2004, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of CouncilRegulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will bemade public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 148/5

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case No. COMP/M.3426 - ADVENT / SPORTFIVE)

(2004/C 148/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 27/05/2004, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 111/9

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.3394 — Johnson & Johnson/Johnson & Johnson MSD Europe)

(2004/C 111/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 29 March 2004, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

— as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (see list on the last page),

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