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Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10260 — Lactalis/Leerdammer)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 301/07)

1. On 22 July 2021, 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: — Lactalis Group (‘Lactalis’, France); and — La Cible (‘Leerdammer’, Netherlands) (2). Lactalis acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, sole control of the whole of Leerdammer. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Lactalis: production and distribution of milk and dairy products, in particular cheeses, cream, butter, desserts and extra-fresh dairy products; and — Leerdammer: production and distribution of cheeses under the ‘Leerdammer’ brand.

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 any observations they may have on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission no later than ten days following the date on which this notification is published. The following reference should always be specified: M.10260 — Lactalis/Leerdammer 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) La Cible comprises a set of assets of the Bel Group (Royal Bel Leerdammer, Bel Italia, Bel Deutschland and the Ukrainian business of the Bel Group, Bel Shostka Ukraine), whose main activity is the production and sale of cheeses under the Leerdammer brand.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10324 — Bain Capital/Valeo)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 296/01)

On 20 July 2021, 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 32021M10324. 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.10283 — MEF 4/CDC/3i EOPF Topco/NGM)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 313/01)

On 29 July 2021, 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 32021M10283. 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.10238 — Nordic Capital/Leo Foundation/Leo Pharma)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 309/03)

On 23 June 2021, 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 32021M10238. 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.10410 — SEGRO/PSPIB/Target Asset in Hamburg)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 330/04)

1. On 9 August 2021, 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: — SEGRO plc (‘SEGRO’, United Kingdom), — Public Sector Pension Investment Board (‘PSPIB’, Canada), — Target Asset (Germany). SEGRO and PSPIB acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the Target Asset. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — For SEGRO: ownership, asset management and development of modern warehousing and light industrial properties located around major conurbations and at key transportation hubs across a number of EU countries. — For PSPIB: management of a diversified global investment portfolio including stocks, bonds and other fixed-income securities, and investments in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. — For the Target Asset: a logistics building with a rental area of 26 408 sq. metres in Hamburg, 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.10410 — SEGRO/PSPIB/Target Asset in Hamburg 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.10425 — BCP Dornoch Parent/DexKo)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 322/03)

1. On 2 August 2021, 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: — BCP Dornoch Parent Inc. (‘BCP’, USA), controlled by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (USA), — DexKo Global Holdings Inc. (‘DexKo’, USA), controlled by KPS Capital Partners, LP (USA). BCP acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of DexKo. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — BCP is controlled by Brookfield Asset Management Inc., a global asset manager that offers a range of public and private investment products and services, with a focus on real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and private equity, — DexKo is a supplier of engineered running gear technology, chassis assemblies and related components. DexKo sells axle assemblies, chassis, suspension and related components and other components for a range of trailer and other towable end-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. 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.10425 — BCP Dornoch Parent/DexKo 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.
Inapplicability of the Regulation to a notified operation

(Case M.9741 — Ines Kaindl/Peter Kaindl/M Kaindl)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 344/02)

On 24 September 2020, the Commission decided that the notified operation in the above case does not fall within the scope of the application of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 (1) because it does not constitute a concentration within the meaning of Article 3 of the said Regulation. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(a) of the Regulation. 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 32020M9741. 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.10393 — Brookfield/Modulaire)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 333/04)

1. On 10 August 2021, 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: — BCP V Modular Services Holdings IV Limited (‘Modular Holdings’, United Kingdom), indirectly controlled by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (‘Brookfield’, Canada), — Modulaire Investments 2 S.A. R.L.H (‘Modulaire’, Luxembourg). Modular Holdings acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Modulaire. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Modular Holdings: investment entity created for the purpose of the acquisition of Modulaire; for Brookfield: global asset management with a focus on real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and private equity. — for Modulaire: infrastructure services and sale of modular buildings under the brand names Algeco in Europe and Scandinavia, as well as Elliott, Advanté and Carter in the United Kingdom, BUKO Huisvesting, BUKO Bouw & Winkels and BUKO Bouwsystemen in the Netherlands, Ausco in Australia, Portacom in New Zealand and Algeco Chengdong 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.10393 — Brookfield/Modulaire 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

Withdrawal of notification of a concentration

(Case M.10407 - AIP/Alvance Dunkerque Target Business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 352/04)

On 26 July 2021, the European Commission received notification (1) of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) (‘Merger Regulation’).

On 27 August 2021, the notifying party informed the Commission that it withdrew its notification.

(1) OJ C 333, 19.8.2021, p. 3.

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

(Case M.10227 — KPS Capital Partners/Hydro Rolling)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 351/06)

On 27 April 2021, 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 32021M10227. 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.10392 — H.I.G. Capital/Cesar/SDA/VDM)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 365/05)

1. On 3 September 2021, 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: — H.I.G. Capital, LLC (‘H.I.G. Capital’, US), — Cesar di Barbarossa Enio e F.lli S.r.l. (‘Cesar’, Italy), — Gruppo SDA S.r.l. Servizi Distribuzione Associati (‘SDA’, Italy), — VDM Vaccaro Distribuzione Merci S.r.l. (‘VDM’, Italy). H.I.G. Capital acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Cesar, SDA and VDM. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — H.I.G. Capital: global private equity and alternative assets investment firm; it provides both debt and equity capital to small and mid-sized companies. — Cesar: retail sale of a wide range of health, beauty and other daily consumer mass products in Italy. — SDA: retail sale of a wide range of health, beauty and other daily consumer mass products in Italy. — VDM: retail sale of a wide range of health, beauty and other daily consumer mass products in Italy.

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.10392 — H.I.G. Capital/Cesar/SDA/VDM 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.10410 — SEGRO/PSPIB/Target Asset in Hamburg)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 360/01)

On 1 September 2021, 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 32021M10410. 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.10457 — Carlyle/Schaltbau)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 375/04)

1. On 10 September 2021, 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: — The Carlyle Group, Inc. (‘Carlyle’, USA), — Schaltbau Holding AG (‘Schaltbau’, Germany). Carlyle acquires within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of Schaltbau. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Carlyle: alternative asset management across three investment disciplines: (i) Private Equity (including corporate private equity, real estate and natural resources funds); (ii) Credit (including liquid credit, illiquid credit and real assets credit); and (iii) Investment Solutions (private equity fund of funds program, which include primary fund, secondary and related co-investment activities). — for Schaltbau: supply of system and components in the transportation sector, focusing on rail infrastructure, automotive vehicles, rolling stock, e-mobility as well as renewable energy and industrial applications.

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.10457 – Carlyle/Schaltbau 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.10441 — Bridgepoint/FFL/ACT)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 370/06)

1. On 6 September 2021, 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: — Bridgepoint Group plc, (‘Bridgepoint’, UK), — FFL B.V. (‘FFL’, The Netherlands), — Sustainable Market Solutions B.V and ACT Financial Solutions Group, (together ‘ACT’, The Netherlands). This notification concerns the proposed acquisition of joint control, within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation, of ACT by Bridgepoint and FFL which is controlled by ACT’s founders and current majority shareholders. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Bridgepoint: portfolio investments, — for FFL: holding company, — for ACT: provides market based sustainable energy solutions, relating to environmental compliance services, corporate sustainability, fuels and feedstock, and financial instruments.

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.10441 — Bridgepoint/FFL/ACT 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.