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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 120/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8780 — PPF Group/Škoda Transportation/VUKV/JK/Satacoto/Škoda Investment/Bammer Trade)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 120/02)

On 28 March 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 32018M8780. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 151/53

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8802 — KKR/Unilever Baking Cooking and Spreads Business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 151/03)

On 22 March 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 32018M8802. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 139/6

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8838 — Kerry Group/Korys Investments/Proparent)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 139/03)

On 13 April 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 32018M8838. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
On 4 May 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:

— AEA Investors LP (together with its affiliates ‘AEA’, United States),

— British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (together with its affiliates ‘BCI’, Canada), and

— SIWF Holdings, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries ‘Springs’, United States).

AEA and BCI acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Springs.

The concentration is accomplished by way of a purchase of shares.
On 26 April 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:

— Stadtwerke Olching GmbH (‘SWO’, Germany), jointly controlled by Stadt Olching and Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Hall GmbH,

— Bayernwerk Netz GmbH (‘BAG Netz’, Germany), belonging to the E.ON group,

— Stadtwerke Olching Stromnetz GmbH & Co. KG (‘NG Olching’, Germany),

— Stadtwerke Olching Stromnetz VerwaltungsGmbH (‘Olching VerwaltungsGmbH’, Germany).

SWO and BAG Netz acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of NG Olching and Olching VerwaltungsGmbH.

The concentration is accomplished by way of a purchase of shares.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 179/9

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8903 — BHAP/Gestamp China/Manufacturing JV/Sales JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 179/04)

1. On 18 May 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: — Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd (‘BHAP’) (China), ultimately controlled by Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd (‘BAIC Group’) (China), — Gestamp (China) Holding Co., Ltd (‘Gestamp China’), ultimately controlled by Acek Desarrollo y Gestión Industrial, S.L. (‘ACEK Group’) (Spain), — Gestamp Auto Components Co., Ltd (the ‘Manufacturing JV’) (China), — Gestamp Auto Components Sales Co., Ltd (the ‘Sales JV’) (China). BHAP and Gestamp China acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Manufacturing JV and Sales JV. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned: — BHAP is a manufacturer of products such as automobile seats, interior and exterior of automobiles, automobile powertrain systems, automobile chassis systems, automobile body systems, automotive electronics and other series. BHAP is also a supplier of automotive components in China. — Gestamp China is a manufacturer and seller of automotive components, including flat steel components and mechanisms, and assemblies. — The Manufacturing JV will manufacture flat steel automotive components including auto lightweight body parts, chassis, and other auto components in China. — The Sales JV will sell the automotive components and provide after-sales services, technical services, and consultation services to the automotive industry in China.

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.8903 — BHAP/Gestamp China/Manufacturing JV/Sales 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’).

(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
On 7 May 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:

— Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (United States),

— Bridgestone Corporation (Japan),

— TireHub, LLC.

Goodyear and Bridgestone acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of TireHub.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 187/6

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8889 — Teva/PGT OTC Assets)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 187/06)

1. On 25 May 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: — Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (‘Teva’, Israel), — Part of the over-the-counter (‘OTC’) business that Teva previously contributed to a joint venture (‘PGT’) controlled by The Procter & Gamble Company (‘P&G’, United States) (‘Target’). Teva acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the Target. The concentration is accomplished by way of contract or any other means.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Teva: global pharmaceutical company involved in the development, production and marketing of generic and proprietary pharmaceutical products, as well as biopharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients, — for Target: number of OTC pharmaceutical products previously contributed by Teva to PGT, including marginal sales in cosmetic products, medical devices, food supplements and general articles.

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.8889 — Teva/PGT OTC Assets 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’).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 185/6

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8945 — Permira/Cisco (Target Businesses))

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 185/07)

1. On 23 May 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: — Permira Holdings Limited (‘Permira’, UK), — Service Provider Video Software and Solutions (‘SPVSS’) business segments controlled by Cisco Systems, Inc (‘Cisco’, US). Private equity funds which are ultimately controlled by Permira acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, sole control of Cisco's interest in the operations, assets and legal entities that comprise the Service Provider Video Software and Solutions (‘SPVSS’). The concentration is accomplished by way of a purchase of assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Permira: private equity business engaged in the provision of investment management services to a number of investment funds. Permira controls a number of portfolio companies which are active in a variety of sectors across a range of jurisdictions, — for Cisco's Service Provider Video Software and Solutions (‘SPVSS’): supplies digital technology and services, including video processing and recording solutions and cloud-based platform services, to digital pay-TV service providers and content providers.

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.8945 — Permira/Cisco (Target Businesses) 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 205/31

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8916 — JIC/TAHL/Australia Nature’s Care Biotech)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 205/07)

1. On 5 June 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: — China Jianyin Investment Limited (‘JIC’, China), — Tamar Alliance Health Limited (‘TAHL’, Cayman Islands), — Australia Nature’s Care Biotech Co., Ltd.A (‘ANCB’, Australia) controlled by Alex Wu and Jina Chen. JIC and TAHL acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of ANCB. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for JIC: integrated investment group focused on equity investments, with financial service, industrial manufacturing, culture and consumption and information technology as its four main investment areas, — for TAHL: investment vehicle dedicated to investing in consumer and healthcare sectors, — for ANCB: one of Australia's leading vitamins and supplements companies, active in manufacturing, marketing, selling, distributing, and exporting vitamins and supplements products and other healthcare products (including, skincare products and baby care products) across Australia, China and Taiwan.

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.8916 — JIC/TAHL/Australia Nature’s Care Biotech 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 196/15

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8918 — AEA Investors/BCI/Springs)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 196/03)

On 1 June 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 32018M8918. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 216/6

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8904 — PIMCO/Echo/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 216/06)

1. On 13 June 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: — R4R S.à.r.l. (‘R4R’, Luxembourg), belonging to Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (‘PIMCO’, United States), — Echo Investment S.A. (‘Echo’, Poland), — a newly established Joint Venture (‘the JV’, Poland). PIMCO and Echo acquire within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a newly established Joint Venture (‘JV’). The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for PIMCO: investment activities, including in real estate assets and services, — for Echo: real estate development in the office, retail and residential sectors, — for the JV: rental of real estate.

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.8904 — PIMCO/Echo/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’).

(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 210/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8903 — BHAP/Gestamp China/Manufacturing JV/Sales JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 210/02)

On 12 June 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 32018M8903. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 228/36

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8979 — PAI Partners/M Group Services)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 228/09)

1. On 20 June 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: — PAI Partners SAS (‘PAI Partners’, France), — M Group Services (United Kingdom), PAI Partners acquires within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of M Group Services by the way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for PAI Partners: a private equity company that manages and/or advises a number of funds that own companies active in a variety of business sectors, such as business services, food and consumer goods, general industries, healthcare, and retail and distribution, — for M Group Services: a provider of various types of services to the regulated utilities, telecoms and transport sectors, including installation and maintenance of network infrastructure, metering and related data services, and the construction, maintenance and repair of road and railway infrastructure.

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.8979 — PAI Partners/M Group Services 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/3

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8927 — Sumitomo Corporation/Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group/Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 222/02)

On 18 June 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 32018M8927. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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