ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
Initiation of proceedings

(Case M.9547 – Johnson & Johnson/Tachosil)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 102/02)

On 25 March 2020, the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in the above-mentioned case after finding that the notified concentration raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the internal market. The initiation of proceedings opens a second phase investigation with regard to the notified concentration, and is without prejudice to the final decision on the case. The decision is based on Article 6(1)(c) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission.

In order to be fully taken into account in the procedure, observations should reach the Commission not later than 15 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+ 32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.9547 – Johnson & Johnson/Tachosil, to the following 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.9816 – Advent/TA/Conservice)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

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(2020/C 124/08)

1. On 7 April 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: — Advent International Corporation (‘Advent’, USA), — TA Associates L.P. (‘TA’, USA), — Conservice LLC (‘Conservice’, USA), controlled by TA. Advent and TA acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and Article 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Conservice. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Advent: (i) the acquisition of equity stakes in companies, and (ii) the mangement of investment funds in various sectors including industrial retail, media, communications, information technology, internet, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. — for TA: private equity investment activities in selected industries including business services, consumer, financial services, healthcare and technology. — for Conservice: the provision of utility management and billing software to property ownders, residents and utility providers in the USA and Canada.

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.9816 – Advent/TA/Conservice 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.9813 – Blackstone/IQSA Holdings)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

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(2020/C 119/04)

1. On 1 April 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: — The Blackstone Group Inc. (‘Blackstone’, USA), — IQSA Holdings S.à r.l. (‘IQSA Holdings’, United Kingdom). Blackstone acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation indirect sole control of the whole of IQSA Holdings. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Blackstone: global asset manager with a portfolio of assets including real estate assets located across the United States, Asia, South America and Europe, including the United Kingdom, — for IQSA Holdings: owns a portfolio of corporate purpose-built student accommodation (‘Corporate PBSA’) throughout the United Kingdom, which it operates as iQ Student Accommodation. It also owns a private residential development in Sheffield, the Pendulum Hotel located in Manchester and ten development sites it intends to operate as Corporate PBSA schemes.

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.9813—Blackstone/IQSA 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.9785 – EFL/DBK/Hama Polska)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

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(2020/C 138/03)

1. On 21 April 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: — Europejski Fundusz Leasingowy S.A. (‘EFL’, Poland), belonging to the Crédit Agricole Group (France), — DBK sp. z o.o. (‘DBK’, Poland), — Hama Polska sp. z o.o. (‘Hama Polska’, Poland), currently solely controlled by DBK. EFL and DBK acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Hama Polska. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for EFL: provider of financial solutions, including lease, factoring, loans and long-term rental services. EFL is active only in Poland and is part of the Crédit Agricole Group. The Crédit Agricole Group has global operations in banking and financial services, — for DBK: privately-owned company supplying products and services for the transport, shipping & logistics industry, including financial support and after-sale services. The DBK Group is active primarily in Poland and, to a lesser extent, in Lithuania, — for Hama Polska: offers rental of trucks and trailers under the ‘DBK Rental’ brand in Poland.

3. 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.9785 – EFL/DBK/Hama Polska 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.9809 – Eni Rewind/CDP Equity/CircularIT JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

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(2020/C 131/09)

1. On 15 April 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: — Eni Rewind S.p.A. (‘Eni Rewind’), controlled by Eni S.p.A. (Italy) (‘ENI’), — CDP Equity S.p.A. (‘CDP Equity’), controlled by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. (Italy) (‘CDP’). Eni Rewind and CDP Equity acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a newly created JV, CircularIT S.p.A. (‘CircularIT’). The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Eni Rewind is fully controlled by ENI, which is a company oil active in the oil and natural gas sector, — CDP Equity is a holding company of CDP, which invests in Italian companies of major national interest with long-term perspective, — CircularIT is the newly created JV, which is intended to be active in the market for the treatment of non-dangerous differentiated waste and, in particular, in the market segment relating to the treatment of organic municipal solid waste, as well as in the market for the supply of renewable bases to be used for the production of automotive fuels and marine bunker oil.

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.9809 – Eni Rewind/CDP Equity/CircularIT JV Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu Fax +32 22964301 Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9730 – FCA/PSA)

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(2020/C 167/09)

PSA enters into a full merger within the meaning of Article 3(1)(a) of the Merger Regulation with FCA.

On 8 May 2020, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1 )

PSA is active worldwide in the manufacture, supply and distribution of passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles under the Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Vauxhall and DS brands. Through its subsidiary, Faurecia S.A., it is also active in the manufacture and supply of interior automotive components. PSA also provides ancillary services such as financing solutions for the acquisition of motor vehicles, as well as mobility services and solutions.

FCA is active worldwide in the manufacture, supply and distribution of passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles under the brands Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, ALFA Romeo, Lancia, Abarth, Dodge, Ram, and Fiat Professional. In addition, FCA owns the automotive cast components business Teksid S.p.A., the plastic components and modules business Plastic Components and Modules Automotive S.p.A. and the automotive production systems business Comau S.p.A.. It also provides retail and dealers financing to support the sales of its branded vehicles,

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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.9730 – FCA/PSA

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:
Initiation of proceedings

(Case M.9489 – Air Canada/Transat)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 180/01)

On 25 May 2020, the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in the abovementioned case after finding that the notified concentration raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the internal market. The initiation of proceedings opens a second phase investigation with regard to the notified concentration, and is without prejudice to the final decision on the case. The decision is based on Article 6(1)(c) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission.

In order to be fully taken into account in the procedure, observations should reach the Commission not later than 15 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+ 32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.9489 – Air Canada/Transat, to the following 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’).
OceanConnect Marine HK Ltd, OceanConnect Marine DMCC, OceanConnect Marine GmbH, and OceanConnect Marine Services LLC (the ‘Target Compa-nies’), and the assets related to the OceanConnect Marine business in Korea, Singapore, Greece, UK, and USA (together ‘OCM’, Singapore), controlled by Glencore plc. (‘Glencore’).

Bunker Holding (via subsidiaries) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of OCM.
Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9601 – Czech Media Invest/Rockaway/Brasinex Bohemia)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

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(2020/C 197/05)

1. On 2 June 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: — Czech Media Invest a.s. (Czechia), — Rockaway Capital SE (Czechia), — Brasinex Bohemia, a.s. (Czechia). Czech Media Invest a.s. and Rockaway Capital SE Brasinex Bohemia a.s. are, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, acquiring joint control of the whole of Brasinex Bohemia a.s. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Czech Media Invest a.s.: activities in the media sector in central and western Europe, particularly the publication of periodicals and radio broadcasting, — Rockaway Capital SE: investment in existing companies and start-ups in the field of internet services, including e-commerce, — Brasinex Bohemia, a.s: activities, particularly in the Czech Republic, at all levels of the book market, from publishing through wholesale distribution of books to the retail sale of books.

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 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 transaction 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.9601 – Czech Media Invest/Rockaway/Brasinex Bohemia 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.9843 – Colony Capital/PSP/NGD)

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(2020/C 193/10)

Colony Capital and PSP acquire within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of NGD.

On 2 June 2020, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1 )

for NGD: active in the design, building, operation and ongoing management of data centre solutions in the United Kingdom.

for PSP: management of the pension plans of the Canadian Federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force,

for Colony Capital: management of a global portfolio composed of, amongst other, investments in digital infrastructure, including macro cell towers, data centres, small cell networks and fibre networks,

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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.9843 – Colony Capital/PSP/NGD

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:
Official Journal of the European Union

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9660 – Google/Fitbit)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 210/09)

1. On 15 June 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: — Google LLC (‘Google’) (USA), — Fitbit, Inc (‘Fitbit’) (USA). Google acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Fitbit. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Google: multinational technology company active in a wide range of product areas including online advertising technology, internet search, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Amongst other products and services, Google develops a licensable OS for smartwatches and a health and fitness app, — for Fitbit: development, manufacturing and distribution of wearable devices, software, and services in the health and wellness sector. Its range of wearable devices includes fitness trackers and smartwatches. Fitbit’s software and services offering includes an online dashboard and mobile app developed for use with its wearable devices.

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.9660 – Google/Fitbit 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.9666 – Deutsche Asphalt/KEMNA BAU Andrae/Heideasphalt)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 204/03)

On 4 June 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 German 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 32020M9666. 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.9601 – Czech Media Invest/Rockaway/Brasinex Bohemia)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 217/03)

On 25 June 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 Czech 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 32020M9601. 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.9849 – Banco Santander/Aegon/Popular Vida)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 214/05)

On 22 June 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 32020M9849. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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