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Opinion of the Advisory Committee on mergers at its meeting of 29 March 2019 concerning a preliminary draft decision relating to Case M.8436 – General Electric Company/LM Wind Power Holding

(Art.14(1) proc.)

Rapporteur: BELGIUM

(2020/C 24/04)

1. The Advisory Committee (4 Member States) agrees with the factors taken into consideration by the Commission for the purposes of determining the level of the fines to be imposed on GE pursuant to Article 14(1)(a) of the Merger Regulation (1).

2. The Advisory Committee (4 Member States) agrees with the actual level of the fines proposed by the Commission.

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (the ‘Merger Regulation’) (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1).
Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9678 – Keppel Infrastructure/MET Capital/MET)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 21/02)

On 9 January 2020, 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 32020M9678. 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.9726 — Itochu/AMCI/POSCO/JVLP/NCR)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 35/06)

1. On 27 January 2020, 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: — Itochu Corporation (‘Itochu’, Japan), — American Metals & Coal International, Inc. (‘AMCI’, USA), — POSCO Corporation (‘POSCO’, South Korea), — Jaz Ventures, L.P. (‘JVLP’, USA), — North Central Resources, LLC (‘NCR’, USA), a joint venture. Itochu, AMCI, POSCO and JVLP acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of NCR. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Itochu is active across a wide range of industries including steel products, textiles, industrial machinery, electronics, chemicals, food and financial services, — AMCI is a privately held natural resources investment company, with operations in a number of areas affecting energy and metal commodities, including investments in coal and minerals, metals and shipping, — POSCO is involved in a range of mining industries such as iron ore, nickel, coal and renewable energy. POSCO currently operates two steel mills in Korea, — JVLP is a family limited partnership holding a variety of investments in energy companies, — NCR is a joint venture whose aim is to hold, develop, explore, construct and exploit commercially a greenfield coking coal project in West Virginia.

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.9726 — Itochu/AMCI/POSCO/JVLP/NCR 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.9574 — Associated British Foods/Wilmar International/AB Mauri Yihai Kerry China Investment Holding Company)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 30/02)

On 22 January 2020, 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 32020M9574. EUR-Lex is the on-line 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.9681 — Inflexion/ICG /Marston)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 48/12)

1. On 4 February 2020, 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: — Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP (‘Inflexion’ United Kingdom), — Intermediate Capital Group (‘ICG’, United Kingdom), — Marston Corporate Limited (‘Marston’, United Kingdom). Inflexion and ICG acquire within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Marston. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Inflexion: private equity firm with a range of investors from large institutions to individuals, — for ICG: asset manager, active in the structuring and provision of mezzanine finance, leveraged credit and private equity in Europe, Asia Pacific and the USA, — for Marston: transportation and debt enforcement service provider in the United Kingdom.

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.9681 — Inflexion/ICG /Marston 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.9594 — CMA CGM/CIMC Neocontainer/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 44/01)

On 30 January 2020, 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 32020M9594. EUR-Lex is the on-line 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.9739 — AXA/Groupe Crédit Agricole/ELL Luxembourg 2)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 56/12)

1. On 11 February 2020, 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 Real Estate Investment Managers France (‘AXA REIM France’, France), which is ultimately controlled by AXA S.A. (‘AXA’, France), — Predica Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole S.A (‘Predica’, France), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Assurances (‘CAA’, France), itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Crédit Agricole (‘GCA’, France). AXA REIM France and Predica acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of ELL Luxembourg 2 S.à r.l. (‘ELL’, Luxembourg). The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for AXA REIM France: an asset and fund manager which is predominantely active in Europe and is ultimately controlled by AXA, a global insurance group, active in life, health and other forms of insurance, as well as investment management, — for Predica: active in the the life and health insurance sector, in France. Predica belongs to GCA, a global group offering a wide range of banking and insurance related services, — for ELL: leasing of electric locomotives; its locomotives are designed for international and cross-border traffic and are operated all across continental Europe.

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.9739 — AXA/Groupe Crédit Agricole/ELL Luxembourg 2 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.9521 — Bamesa/Sumitomo/Steel Centre Europe)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 49/05)

On 9 January 2020, 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 32020M9521. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law.

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

(Case M.9731 — ASE/Asteelflash)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 62/08)

1. On 17 February 2020, 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: — Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (‘ASE’, Taiwan), — Asteelflash Group SA (‘Asteelflash’, France). ASE acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Asteelflash. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — ASE is a semi-conductor company, — Asteelflash is a French group offering electronic manufacturing services worldwide.

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.9731 — ASE/Asteelflash 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.9704 — Gilde/Proman/Agilitas)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 57/01)

On 13 February 2020, 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 32020M9704 — Gilde/Proman/Agilitas. EUR-Lex is the on-line 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.9765 — AustralianSuper/Peel Group/DWS/Peel Ports)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 72/09)

1. On 26 February 2020, 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: — AustralianSuper Group (‘AustralianSuper’, Australia), — DWS Group & GmbH Co KgaA (‘DWS’, Germany), controlled by Deutsche Bank AG (Germany), — Peel Group (‘Peel Group’, United Kingdom), — Peel Ports Holdings Limited (‘Peel Ports’, United Kingdom), jointly controlled by DWS and Peel Group. AustralianSuper along with DWS and Peel Group acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Peel Ports. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for AustralianSuper: industry and pension fund with primary investments in Australia. — for DWS: asset management company, active globally. — for Peel Group: investment company with a wide range of interests, including property, wind farms and hotels, primarily active in the United Kingdom. — for Peel Ports: active in the operation of ports, shipping and marine support services in various locations including the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Australia.

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.9765 — AustralianSuper/Peel Group/DWS/Peel Ports 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.9503 — Gardner Denver/Ingersoll Industrials)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 65/01)

On 30 January 2020, 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 32020M9503. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law.

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

(Case M.9417 — Volvo Cars/AB Volvo/World of Volvo JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 86/03)

On 23 January 2020, 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 32020M9417. 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.9679 — United Group/Bulgarian Telecommunications Company

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 82/06)

1. On 28 February 2020, 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: — United Group BV (‘United Group’, Netherlands), which is a controlled portfolio company of BC Partners LLP (‘BC Partners’, United Kingdom), — Viva Telecom Bulgaria OOD (‘Viva’, together with its subsidiaries the ‘Bulgarian Telecommunications Company Group’, or the ‘BTC Group’, Bulgaria), United Group, through the special purpose vehicle United Group Bulgaria EOOD, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the BTC Group. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for United Group: provider of media and telecoms services in South East Europe, — for BTC Group: a telecommunications operator active in Bulgaria where it operates under the brand VIVACOM.

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.9679 — United Group/Bulgarian Telecommunications Company Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu Fax +32 22964301 Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

(Case M.9655 — HG/GA/Argus)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 98/02)

On 6 December 2019, 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 32019M9655. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law.

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