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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 208/10

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8972 — Partners Group/CPPIB/GlobalLogic)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 208/08)

1. On 7 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: — Partners Group AG (‘Partners Group’), — Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (‘CPPIB’), — GlobalLogic Holdings Limited (‘GlobalLogic’), jointly controlled by private equity funds advised by Apax Partners LLP and CPPIB, through its holding company CPP Investment Board Private Holdings (3) Inc. Partners Group and CPPIB acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of GlobalLogic. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Partners Group: private markets investment management, — for CPPIB: professional investment management organisation investing the assets transferred to it by the Canada Pension Plan, — for GlobalLogic: provision of software development services and related consulting to a variety of sectors.

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.8972 — Partners Group/CPPIB/GlobalLogic 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.8902 — 3i Group/Deutsche Alternative Asset Management/Attero Holding)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 196/02)

On 31 May 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 32018M8902. 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 217/29

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8973 — Mitsui/Kansai/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 217/10)

1. On 14 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: — Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan, ‘Mitsui’), — Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. (Japan, ‘Kansai’) — Kansai Helios Coatings GmbH, currently solely controlled by Kansai (Austria, the ‘JV’) Mitsui proposes to acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the JV together with Kansai. Therefore, the transaction leads to a shift from sole to joint control of the JV. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Mitsui is a Japanese trading house engaged in a number of worldwide commodity and other businesses, including the sale, distribution, purchase, marketing and supply of products in business areas such as iron and steel, coal and non-ferrous metals, machinery electronics, chemicals, and energy-related commodities. — Kansai is a Japanese-based chemical company whose main products are industrial and decorative coatings. The company operates under the ALESCO corporate brand. — The JV controls the Helios Group, a European coatings manufacturer. Helios Group focuses on industrial applications, but has also some activities in decorative and other types of coatings as well as resins, chemicals, adhesives and starches.

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.8973 — Mitsui/Kansai/JV 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 210/7

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8987 — HPS/MDP/HAPS)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 210/07)

1. On 11 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: — HPS Investment Partners, LLC (USA) (‘HPS’), — Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (USA) (‘MDP’), — Health and Protection Solutions Limited (United Kingdom) (‘HAPS’) HPS and MDP acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of HAPS. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for HPS: a US-based investment firm with a focus on acquisitions and strategic financing or recapitalisation of companies that require financial assistance, — for MDP: a US-based private equity investment firm, — for HAPS: a UK provider of private medical, dental and travel insurance and related services to individuals and corporate groups.

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.8987 — HPS/MDP/HAPS 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 228/1

Withdrawal of notification of a concentration

(Case M.8858 — Boeing/Safran/JV (auxiliary power units))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 228/01)

On 5 June 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration between Boeing and Safran. On 26 June 2018, the notifying party/ies informed the Commission that it/they withdrew its/their notification.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/19

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8797 — Thales/Gemalto)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 222/12)

1. On 18 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: — Thales S.A. (‘Thales’, France), — Gemalto N.V. (‘Gemalto’, Netherlands). Thales acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Gemalto. The concentration is accomplished by way of public bid announced on 26 March 2018.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Thales is a global group active in aeronautics, space, ground transportation, defence, and security. — Gemalto is an international digital security company active in mobile platforms and services, mobile embedded software and products, payment, government programs, machine to machine (Internet of Things), and enterprise security.

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.8797 — Thales/Gemalto 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 239/4

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8905 — AXA Group/Roland)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 239/04)

1. On 29 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: — AXA Konzern AG (Germany), belonging to the AXA Group (‘AXA’) — Roland Rechtsschutzversicherungs AG (‘Roland’, Germany) AXA acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Roland. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — AXA: active in insurance and asset management worldwide, — Roland: mainly active in the provision of legal protection insurances, accident and breakdown insurances and assistance service in Germany.

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.8905 — AXA Group/Roland 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 234/6

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8946 — Lindsay Goldberg/Coveris Rigid)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 234/06)

1. On 25 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: — Goldberg, Lindsay & Co., LLC (‘Lindsay Goldberg’, USA), and — the rigid plastic packaging business of Coveris Group (‘Coveris Rigid’, Germany/Luxembourg), consisting of Coveris International Holdings SARL, Coveris Rigid Deutschland GmbH and Coveris Rigid (Ravensburg) Deutschland GmbH (and their respective subsidiaries). Lindsay Goldberg acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Coveris Rigid. The concentration is accomplished by way of a purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Lindsay Goldberg: private equity investment firm with 16 portfolio companies, none of which is active in the production and supply of rigid plastic packaging products in the EEA, — for Coveris Rigid: production and sale of rigid plastic packaging solutions such as pots and containers, trays, closures, lids, and sheets, based on different materials for use in various downstream industry sectors.

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.8946 — Lindsay Goldberg/Coveris Rigid 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 245/4

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9009 — KKR/Casual Dining BidCo)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 245/04)

1. On 5 July 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: — KKR & Co. Inc. (‘KKR’, United States), — Casual Dining BidCo Limited (‘Casual Dining’, United Kingdom). KKR acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation indirect sole control of Casual Dining. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned by the notified concentration are as follows: — KKR is a global investment firm which offers a broad range of alternative asset management services to public and private market investors and provides capital markets solutions for the firm, its portfolio companies and clients. — Casual Dining operates restaurants in the United Kingdom and abroad.

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.9009 — KKR/Casual Dining BidCo 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 243/9

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9000 — Bain Capital/Reifen Krieg Group)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 243/05)

1. On 4 July 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: — Bain Capital Investors LLC (‘Bain Capital’, United States of America), — Reifen Krieg GmbH, Secura Reifenservice GmbH, Reifen24 AG, Moti Reifen GmbH, SW Reifenhandel GmbH, Komplettradlager.de GmbH, Duro Reifenservice GmbH, and MUTAVI-Solutions GmbH (together ‘Reifen Krieg Group’, Germany). Bain Capital acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Reifen Krieg Group. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Bain Capital is a private equity investment firm registered in the United States that invests in companies on a worldwide basis across most industries, — Reifen Krieg Group is a wholesale and retail distributor of replacement tyres, predominantly active in Germany.

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.9000 — Bain Capital/Reifen Krieg Group 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.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8660 — Fortum/Uniper)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 260/02)

On 15 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 32018M8660. 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 255/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8954 — BPEA/PAI/WFC)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 255/01)

On 26 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 32018M8954. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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