ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8988 — Energizer/Spectrum Brands (Battery and Portable Lighting Business))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 388/12)

1. On 19 October 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1 ) This notification concerns the following undertakings: — Energizer Holdings, Inc. (USA), — Global Battery and Portable Lighting Business of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc (USA). Energizer Holdings, Inc. (‘Energizer’) will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of the Global Battery and Portable Lighting Business of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (‘Spectrum Brands' Battery and Portable Lighting Business’). The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares and assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Energizer is a global company, headquartered in the USA, whose main business is the manufacture and marketing of consumer batteries. Energizer's batteries are sold around the world, including in the EEA, under the Energizer and Eveready brands. Energizer is also active in the sale of portable chargers for rechargeable batteries and portable lighting products, — Spectrum Brands' Battery and Portable Lighting Business comprises Spectrum's worldwide business in consumer batteries, portable lighting products and portable chargers for rechargeable batteries sold under the brands of Spectrum and its affiliates (including Varta and Rayovac).

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified: M.8988 — Energizer/Spectrum Brands (Battery and Portable Lighting Business) Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu Fax +32 22964301 Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9093 — DP World Investments/Unifeeder)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 402/07)

1. On 26 October 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1 ) This notification concerns the following undertakings: — DP World Investments B.V. (The Netherlands), belonging to the DP World group (‘DP World’, United Arab Emirates), — Unifeeder A/S (‘Unifeeder’, Denmark). DP World acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Unifeeder. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for DP World: worldwide operation of marine terminals and provision of cargo handling and logistics services, — for Unifeeder: provision of maritime transportation services for containerised goods including feeder services and short sea services, primarily in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified: M.9093 — DP World Investments/Unifeeder Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu Fax +32 22964301 Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8981 — IFF/Frutarom)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 398/02)

On 6 September 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8981. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8950 — BASF DOM Business/Solenis/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 414/17)

1. On 6 November 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1 ) This notification concerns the following undertakings: — BASF DOM Business (‘BASF DOM Business’, Germany), solely controlled by BASF SE (Germany), — Solenis LLC (‘Solenis’, United States), solely controlled by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. (‘CD&R’, United States), — A newly created joint venture (‘JV’, UK). BASF SE and CD&R acquire within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control over the JV that will combine Solenis, with BASF’s global paper and water chemicals business. The concentration is accomplished by way of transfer of assets and purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — BASF DOM Business is comprised of BASF SE’s global business in developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling wet-end paper chemicals and water treatment chemicals. — Solenis is a specialty chemical company and provider of process and water solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes process aids, water treatment chemistries, functional additives, and monitoring and control systems. — The JV will be a specialty chemical company and provider of process and water solutions.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified: M.8950 — BASF DOM Business/Solenis/JV Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu Fax +32 22964301 Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9055 — Lone Star/CaixaBank Assets)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 410/02)

On 10 October 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M9055. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9181 — Engie/Prédica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole/Omnes Capital/Equinox VIIIA)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 421/06)

1. On 13 November 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1 ) This notification concerns the following undertakings: — Engie S.A. (‘Engie’, France), — Omnes Capital (France), — Prédica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole S.A. (‘Prédica’, France), controlled by Crédit Agricole S.A., — 13 photovoltaic plants (‘The Target’, France): 7 photovoltaic plants controlled by Engie, 4 photovoltaic plants controlled by Luxolaire Verwaltungs S.a.r.l. and 2 photovoltaic plants controlled by Equinox Invest S.à.r.l. Engie, Omnes Capital and Prédica acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the Target. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Engie is an industrial company active throughout the entire energy-value chain in the fields of gas and electricity supply, as well as in energy services, — Omnes Capital is an independent French asset management company active in several branches of private equity, notably in the renewable energy sector, — Prédica is a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A. active in the insurance sector, — The Target consists in 13 photovoltaic plants active in the generation and wholesale supply of electricity.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified: M.9181 — Engie/Prédica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole/Omnes Capital/Equinox VIIIA Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu Fax +32 22964301 Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9088 — Fricke Holding/Jungheinrich/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 429/01)

On 16 November 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in German and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M9088. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9127 — Carlyle/Sedgwick)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 425/08)

Carlyle acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Sedgwick.

On 16 November 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1 )

Sedgwick is a global provider of risk management solutions, including loss adjusting, third party administration insurance claims management, loss consultancy and property reinstatement services.

Carlyle is a global alternative asset manager managing funds that invest globally. Carlyle indirectly controls Innovation Group, a company active in property and motor third party administration insurance claims management and loss adjusting services; and Abtran, a business process outsourcer,

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are as follows:

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9127 — Carlyle/Sedgwick

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9153 — Caisse des dépôts et consignations/Meridiam/FICA HPCI)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 444/04)

On 30 November 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in French and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M9153. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9215 — Sumitomo Corporation/Toyota Motor Corporation/Kinto Corporation)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 437/10)

1. On 27 November 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1 ) This notification concerns the following undertakings: — Sumitomo Corporation (Japan), — Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan), — Kinto Corporation (Japan). Sumitomo Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Kinto Corporation, a newly created company constituting a joint venture (the ‘JV’). The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares and contribution of assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Sumitomo Corporation: a trading and investment company active in automobile leasing, trading of metal products, transportation, media, mineral resources, energy, chemicals and electronics, — for Toyota Motor Corporation: a company active in manufacturing, sale, leasing and repair of motor vehicles, ships, aircraft and other transportation equipment, as well as in the sale of material-handling equipment, — for the JV: supply of mobility services, including leasing services, in Japan.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified: M.9215 — Sumitomo Corporation/Toyota Motor Corporation/Kinto Corporation Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu Fax +32 22964301 Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9010 — JAB/Pret A Manger)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 454/01)

On 5 September 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M9010. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9184 — Engie/Prédica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole/Omnes Capital/4 Wind Farms)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 447/07)

On 5 December 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M9184. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9189 — Cerberus Group/Staples UK Limited/Marke Creative Merchandise)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 460/07)

On 12 December 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M9189. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9166 — Santander Group/Hyundai Motor Company Group/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 459/02)

On 7 December 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M9166. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9222 — Ivanhoé/Oxford/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 1/04)

On 18 December 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M9222. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8747 — Bolloré/APMM/CIT)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 11/02)

On 21 December 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

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

— in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8747. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.