ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
Brussels, 30/08/2006

SG-Greffe (2006) D/204895

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4333 - NIBC / NPM / Deli Universal

Notification of 31/07/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C186, 9/08/2006, page 4.

1. On 31.07.2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking NIBC Principal Investments Equity B.V. (“NIBC”, The Netherlands) controlled by J.C. Flowers (“JCF”) and the undertaking NPM Capital N.V. (“NPM”, The Netherlands) controlled by SHV Holdings N.V. (“SHV”) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the whole of N.V. Deli Universal (The Netherlands), Deli Mij Holdings Limited (United Kingdom), Red River Commodities, Inc (US) and Imperial Commodities Corporation (US) (together “The Target”) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for NIBC: independent private bank, corporate finance, risk management and structured investment solutions;

- for SHV: trade in food and non-food consumer articles, provision of private equity, trade and production of raw materials and exploration and production of oil and gas;

- for the Target: supply of timber and building materials to the construction industry, supply of constructive and decorative materials and garden centres, supply of speciality agri-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(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, 22-VIII-2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/204722

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4324-Blackstone/Travelport

Notification of 14.07.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 172 of 25/07/2006, p. 8.

1. On 14.07.2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the Blackstone Group (“Blackstone” USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of the whole of Travelport Inc. (“Travelport”, USA), via purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- Blackstone: a private merchant banking firm active mainly in financial advisory services, private equity and property investments;

- Travelport: a geographically diverse collection of travel distribution brands and businesses

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, 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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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 256/15

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4225 — CELSA/FUNDIA)

(2006/C 256/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 28 July 2006, 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 (EC) No 139/2004. 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:

— from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,
Brussels, 05-X-2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/205604

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4374 - CVRD/ INCO

Notification of 31/08/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C215 of 7.09.2006, page 2.

1. On 31/08/2006 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (“CVRD”, Brazil) 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 11.08.2006.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- for CVRD: diversified mining company active in the production of ferrous (iron ore, pellets, manganese ore and ferroalloys) and non-ferrous minerals (kaolin, potash, copper and aluminum);

- for Inco: mining company active in the production of various nickel products, copper, cobalt and precious metals.

2. 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].

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 (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, 27.10.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/206488

To the notifying parties

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4385 – HSBC/ Lamda/ Olympia Village

Notification of 22.09.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C234, 29.09.2006, p.8

1. On 22.09.2006, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which HSBC Property Investments Luxembourg S.a.r.l. (“HSBC PIL”, Luxemburg) belonging to the HSBC group and Lamda Development S.A. (“Lamda”, Greece) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of The Mall, a real estate development held by Lamda Olympia Village S.A. (“Olympia Village, Greece), by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for undertaking HSBC PIL : real estate investment and management;

- for Lamda: real estate development;

- for The Mall: the exploitation of a commercial retail property in Athens.

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

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, 20/11/2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/206971/72

To the notifying parties:

Dear Madams and Sirs,

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4421 – OJSC Novolipetsk Steel/Duferco Participations Holding Ltd/JV

Notification of 13.10.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C.256 of 24.10.2006

1. On 13.10.2006 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which OJSC Novolipetsk Steel (“NLMK, Russia”) and Duferco Participations Holding Ltd (“Duferco”, Guernsey) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the part of the Duferco group (“the JV companies”) currently solely controlled by Duferco and its affiliates, by way of purchase and sale of shares and the prior or subsequent transfer of the JV companies into the undertaking Steel Invest & Finance (Luxembourg) S.A. (“the Joint Venture Company”, Luxembourg).

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- NLMK: carbon steel semi-finished and finished flat products, electrical steel products

- Duferco: carbon steel semi-finished and finished flat and long products, electrical steel products, stainless steel and high-alloy steel

- the JV companies: carbon steel semi-finished and finished flat and long 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 (EEC) 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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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 6/3

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4392 — DSGI/FR-INVEST/F-GROUP JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 6/05)

On 30 November 2006, 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 (EC) No 139/2004. 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:

— from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,
Brussels, 11-XII-2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/207606

To the notifying party

Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

Subject: Case No COMP/M.4433 - RREEF / Peel Ports Holdings / Peel Ports

Notification of 06.11.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 276, 14.11.2006, p.3

1. On November 6, 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the fund RREEF Pan-European Infrastructure Fund LP (“RREEF”, UK), which is ultimately managed by the Deutsche Bank (“Deutsche Bank”, Germany), and Peel Ports Holdings (Guernsey) Limited (“Peel Ports Holdings”, Guernsey), belonging to the Peel group of companies, will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control over Peel Ports Holdings (Cl) Ltd (“Peel Ports”, UK), by way of purchase of shares. Currently, Peel Ports is solely controlled by Peel Ports Holdings.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- RREEF: real estate and infrastructure investments;

- Deutsche Bank: global financial services;

- Peel Ports Holdings: part of the Peel group which is active in land and property investment and development, including shopping centres, ports and airports.

- Peel Ports: operation and maintenance of port facilities in the UK and Ireland including the provision of terminal services.

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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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 9/6

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4297 — Nokia/Siemens)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 9/06)

On 13 November 2006, 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 (EC) No 139/2004. 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:

— from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,
Brussels, 06.09.2006

SG-Greffe(2006) D/205011

To the notifying party

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

Subject: COMP/M.4351 – Wolseley / DT Group

Notification of 04.08.2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

1. On 04/08/2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 by which the undertaking Wolseley plc (“Wolseley”) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the undertaking DT Group A/S (“DT Group”) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

- Wolseley: distribution of plumbing and heating products and building materials;

- DT Group: distribution of building materials in the Nordic region.

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 the scope 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].

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 (EC) No. 139/2004.

For the Commission

Signed

Lowri Evans on behalf of

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, 01-02-2007

SG-Greffe(2006) 200451

To the notifying parties

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4431 BG Group / Serene

Notification of 20/12/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 004, 09-01-2007, page 4.

1. On 20 December 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 BG Italia SpA ("BG Italia", Italy), a wholly-controlled subsidiary of BG Group plc ("BG Group", United Kingdom), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of the whole of the undertaking it currently jointly controls together with Edison SpA ("Edison", Italy), namely Serene SpA ("Serene", Italy) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

BG Group is an integrated gas major with operations in over 20 countries. Its main activities comprise gas exploration and production, liquefied natural gas (LNG), transmission and distribution of power;

BG Italia is the main Italian subsidiary of BG Group active in the LNG, gas exploration and production and the power generation, through Serene.

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 (d) 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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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 62/4

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4495 — ALFA Acciai/Cronimet/Remondis/TSR GROUP)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 62/05)

On 6 February 2007, 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 (EC) No 139/2004. 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:

— from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,
Brussels, 06-II-2007

SG-Greffe(2007) D/200542

To the notifying party

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

Subject: Case No. COMP/M.4445 – Voestalpine / STAMPTEC

Notification of 22/12/2006 pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 [1]

Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union No. C 006, dated 11/01/2007, page 10.

1. On 22/12/2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking voestalpine AG ("voestalpine", Austria) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking STAMPTEC Holding GmbH ("Stamptec", Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are :

- for voestalpine : manufacture and sale of steel products;

- for Stamptec : manufacture and sale of pressed metal parts and components.

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, 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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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 71/34

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4560 — ONEX/Eastman Kodak Health Group)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 71/12)

On 15 March 2007, 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 (EC) No 139/2004. 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:

— from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 100/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4614 — ED&F MAN/Bromacom)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 100/01)

On 25 April 2007, 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 (EC) No 139/2004. 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:

— from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4638 — CERP/Sanacorp/Millenium)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 115/01)

On 4 May 2007, 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 (EC) No 139/2004. 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:

— from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,