ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8951 — Suzano Papel e Celulose/Fibria Celulose)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 374/05)

1. On 9 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: — Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. (‘Suzano’, Brazil), — Fibria Celulose S.A. (‘Fibria’, Brazil). Suzano acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, control over the whole of Fibria. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Suzano is active in the production of wood pulp and paper products. Its wood pulp is used to produce various paper grades used in packaging, printing & writing, specialties and tissue. Suzano’s paper products portfolio comprises coated and uncoated printing & writing paper, paperboard and tissue paper. Suzano also produces small volumes of fluff pulp. Suzano’s production facilities are located in Brazil and its products are exported globally. — Fibria is a producer of wood pulp. Its wood pulp is used to produce various paper grades used in packaging, printing & writing, specialties and tissue. Its industrial units are located in Brazil and its wood pulp is exported globally.

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.8951 — Suzano Papel e Celulose/Fibria Celulose 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.9108 — PepsiCo/SodaStream International)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 395/07)

1. On 24 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: — PepsiCo Inc. (‘PepsiCo’, US), — SodaStream International Ltd (‘SodaStream International’, Israel) PepsiCo acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of SodaStream International. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for PepsiCo: production and distribution of bottled and canned carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks for consumers, production and commercialization of a consumer solution for flavoured water, production and commercialization of industrial concentrates and syrups for use for hotels, restaurants and catering services, of snack and dairy products, — for SodaStream International: manufacturing and commercialization of home carbonation systems that enable consumers to transform tap water into sparkling water and flavoured sparkling water, including home carbonation systems as well as carbonation bottles, CO2 cylinders and cylinder refilling services, dilutable concentrates, syrups and flavours.

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.9108 — PepsiCo/SodaStream International Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: E-mail: 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.9161 — Brookfield/M Finance Capital/ECLA Paris Massy-Palaiseau Companies)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 388/14)

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: — Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (‘Brookfield’, Canada) — M Finance Capital SAS (France) — ECLA Paris Massy-Palaiseau Companies (France). Brookfield acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of M Finance Capital SAS and ECLA Paris Massy-Palaiseau Companies. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Brookfield: global asset manager with a focus on property, renewable power, infrastructure and private equity, — for M Finance Capital SAS: active in real estate development, student residences management and apartment-hotels management in France and Belgium, — for ECLA Paris Massy-Palaiseau Companies: owner of one residency located in France and subcontracting the operation of that property.

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.9161 — Brookfield/M Finance Capital/ECLA Paris Massy-Palaiseau Companies 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.
Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9151 — IFM/Trafigura/Simba Holdings)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 402/08)

1. On 31 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: — IFM Investors Pty Ltd (‘IFM’, Australia), — Trafigura Group Pte Ltd (‘Trafigura’, Singapore). IFM and Trafigura acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Simba Holding S.à r.l (‘Simba Holdings’, Luxembourg), Trafigura’s subsidiary owning and operating marine terminal facilities for dry bulk cargo, and providing transport services for liquid bulk cargo, as well as global freight forwarding and logistics services. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for IFM: global provider of investment services across infrastructure, debt investments, listed equities and private equity, — for Trafigura: independent commodity trading and logistics group.

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.9151 — IFM/Trafigura/Simba Holdings 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.
Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9044 — CVC/Recordati)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 400/09)

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: — CVC Capital Partners SICAVFIS SA (‘CVC’) (Luxembourg), and — Recordati SpA (‘Recordati’) (Italy). CVC acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Recordati. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for CVC: management of investment funds and platforms. Portfolio companies controlled by CVC notably include companies active in the pharmaceutical sector: Alvogen, DOC Generici, and Theramex, — for Recordati: development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

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.9044 — CVC/Recordati Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: E-mail: 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.8998 — KKR/BMC Software)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 414/01)

On 14 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 32018M8998. 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.9165 — CPPIB/OTPP/IDEAL/CAGT)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 412/10)

1. On 5 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: — Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (‘CPPIB’, Canada), — Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (‘OTPP’, Canada), — Promotora del Desarrollo de América Latina, S.A. de C.V. (‘IDEAL’, Mexico). CPPIB, OTPP and IDEAL acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Concesionaria Autopista Guadalajara-Tepic, S.A. de C.V. (‘CAGT’, Mexico), IDEAL’s subsidiary which holds the concession for the development, maintenance, operation and exploitation of toll roads in Mexico known as the Tepic Bypass, the Guadalajara Bypass and Guadalajara-Tepic Toll Road. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for CPPIB: investment management organisation that invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan, principally in public equities, private equities, real estate, infrastructure and fixed income investments; — for OTPP: investment management organisation that invests the pension plan assets on behalf of active and retired teachers in the Canadian province of Ontario; — for IDEAL: public company that manages a strategic asset portfolio across various infrastructure sectors which foster social development and economic growth through designing, developing, financing and managing different infrastructure projects in Mexico and in Panama, as well as holding the long term management, provision of services, maintenance and operation of the concessions and projects it has a stake in.

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.9165 — CPPIB/OTPP/IDEAL/CAGT 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.
Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

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

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 421/05)

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., — 4 windfarms (‘The Target’, France), controlled by Engie. 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 4 windfarms 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.9184 — Engie/Prédica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole/Omnes Capital/4 Windfarms 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.
Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9194 — Sharp Corporation/Skytec UMC Ltd)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 418/08)

1. On 12 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: — Sharp Corporation (Japan), controlled by Hon Hai Precision Industry CO., Ltd, — Skytec UMC Ltd (Cyprus), jointly controlled by Sharp Corporation and Skytec Group Limited. Sharp Corporation acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Skytec UMC Ltd The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Sharp Corporation: the development, manufacture and sales of multiple electronic products, including liquid crystal display (‘LCD’) television sets, LCD monitors, solar panels, mobile communication handsets, video projectors, multi-function printing devices, microwave ovens, air conditioners and cash registers. In addition to its own branded products, Sharp Corporation produces certain consumer electronic products for third parties. — for Skytec UMC Ltd: the design, manufacture and distribution of television sets under its own brands, the Sharp brand and third party brands. It also sells smartphones, audio products and home appliances.

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.9194 — Sharp Corporation/Skytec UMC Ltd 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.
Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9150 — China Reinsurance Group Corporation/Chaucer)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 432/05)

1. On 23 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: — China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation (‘China Re’, China), controlled by China Investment Corporation (‘CIC’, China) — Chaucer (‘Chaucer’, UK), comprising The Hanover Insurance International Holdings Limited (‘HIIH’), Chaucer Insurance Company Designated Activity Company (‘CICDAC’) and Hanover Australia Holdco Pty Ltd (‘HAH’), which are all ultimately controlled by The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc (‘THG’, USA). China Re will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Chaucer. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — China Re is principally engaged globally in property and casualty (‘P&C’) reinsurance, life and health reinsurance, primary P&C insurance and asset management. In the EEA, China Re activities focus on the provision of reinsurance, non-life insurance and asset management; and — Chaucer is active globally in the provision of reinsurance, non-life insurance and specialty insurance.

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.9150 — China Reinsurance Group Corporation/Chaucer Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: E-mail: 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.