do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Sweden, air transport, inland transport, public service, transport regulations








C_2014150EN.01000601.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/6





Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community
Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/06






Member State


Sweden




Route concerned


Hemavan – Stockholm/Arlanda




Original date of entry into force of the public service obligations


20 December 2001




Date of entry into force of modifications


25 October 2015




Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained


For further information please contact:





The Swedish Transport Administration




SE-781 87 Borlänge




SVERIGE




Tel. +46 771921921




Internet: www.trafikverket.se
Euro exchange rates
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate








C_2014150EN.01000301.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/3





Euro exchange rates (1)

16 May 2014
2014/C 150/03

1 euro =











 


Currency


Exchange rate




USD


US dollar


1,3696




JPY


Japanese yen


138,95




DKK


Danish krone


7,4646




GBP


Pound sterling


0,81480




SEK


Swedish krona


9,0122




CHF


Swiss franc


1,2210




ISK


Iceland króna


 




NOK


Norwegian krone


8,1505




BGN


Bulgarian lev


1,9558




CZK


Czech koruna


27,443




HUF


Hungarian forint


305,93




LTL


Lithuanian litas


3,4528




PLN


Polish zloty


4,1904




RON


Romanian leu


4,4357




TRY


Turkish lira


2,8755




AUD


Australian dollar


1,4633




CAD


Canadian dollar


1,4897




HKD


Hong Kong dollar


10,6169




NZD


New Zealand dollar


1,5862




SGD


Singapore dollar


1,7136




KRW


South Korean won


1 403,58




ZAR


South African rand


14,2219




CNY


Chinese yuan renminbi


8,5379




HRK


Croatian kuna


7,5938




IDR


Indonesian rupiah


15 600,08




MYR


Malaysian ringgit


4,4189




PHP


Philippine peso


60,057




RUB


Russian rouble


47,6920




THB


Thai baht


44,512




BRL


Brazilian real


3,0353




MXN


Mexican peso


17,7336




INR


Indian rupee


80,6914






(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7249 — CVC/Parexgroup)  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: chemical product, distributive trades, economic concentration, investment company, merger control








C_2014150EN.01000701.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/7





Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.7249 — CVC/Parexgroup)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/07






1.


On 8 May 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. (‘CVC’, Luxembourg) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Parexgroup Participations SAS and certain affiliated entitites (‘Parex’, France) by way of purchase of shares.










2.


The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
—   for CVC: advising and managing investment funds holding interests in companies in various industries; including Univar, a chemical distribution company, which provides chemicals for industrial specialty dry-mix solutions,
—   for Parex: production and commercialisation of industrial specialty dry-mix solutions.










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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+ 32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7249 — CVC/Parexgroup, 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’).
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7269 — Kallisto/CABB International) — Candidate case for simplified procedure  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: chemical industry, economic concentration, investment company, merger control








C_2014150EN.01001201.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/12





Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.7269 — Kallisto/CABB International)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/12






1.


On 12 May 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Kallisto Einhundertste Vermögensverwaltungs-GmbH, ultimately controlled by Permira Holdings Limited (‘Permira’, Guernsey) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of the undertaking CABB International GmbH (‘CABB’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.










2.


The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
—   for Permira: investment fund specialising in five sectors: Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials and TMT (technology, media and telecommunications),
—   for CABB: international manufacturing and distribution of fine chemicals, intermediates and customised chemical products, with a particular focus on monochloroacetic acid.










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. 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 number M.7269 — Kallisto / CABB International, 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’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7258 — TTC/Scholz) — Candidate case for simplified procedure  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: economic concentration, logistics, merger control, metallurgical industry, motor vehicle industry, real property, shareholder








C_2014150EN.01001101.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/11





Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.7258 — TTC/Scholz)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/11






1.


On 12 May 2014 the European Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration according to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Toyota Tsusho Corporation (‘TTC’, Japan) and the Scholz family shareholders intend to acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, joint control of the undertaking Scholz AG (‘Scholz’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.










2.


The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
—   for TTC: Logistics services for the automotive industry, and trading of metals, machinery, chemicals and other products,
—   for Scholz family shareholders: Holding shares in Scholz and other companies mainly investing in real estate,
—   for Scholz: trading and processing of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and steel.










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 operation to the Commission.
Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7258 — TTC/Scholz, 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’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Sweden, air transport, inland transport, public service, transport regulations








C_2014150EN.01000501.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/5





Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community
Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/05






Member State


Sweden




Route concerned


Gällivare – Stockholm/Arlanda




Original date of entry into force of the public service obligations


20 December 2001




Date of entry into force of modifications


25 October 2015




Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained


For further information please contact:





The Swedish Transport Administration




SE-781 87 Borlänge




SVERIGE




Tel. +46 771921921




Internet: www.trafikverket.se
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7151 — BNP Paribas/Royal Bank of Scotland)  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: America, Asia, Europe, Ireland, Middle East, United Kingdom, United States, bank, economic concentration, financial services, merger control








C_2014150EN.01000201.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/2





Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case M.7151 — BNP Paribas/Royal Bank of Scotland)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/02
On 10 April 2014, 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 the English language 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/en/index.htm) under document number 32014M7151. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.






(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Sweden, air transport, inland transport, public service, transport regulations








C_2014150EN.01000401.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/4





Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community
Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/04






Member State


Sweden




Route concerned


Arvidsjaur – Stockholm/Arlanda




Original date of entry into force of the public service obligations


20 December 2001




Date of entry into force of modifications


25 October 2015




Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained


For further information please contact:





The Swedish Transport Administration




SE-781 87 Borlänge




SVERIGE




Tel. +46 771921921




Internet: www.trafikverket.se
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7196 — Kuwait Petroleum BV/Kuwait Petroleum Italia/Shell Italia/Shell Aviazione)  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Europe, Far East, Italy, economic concentration, holding company, merger control, oil industry, retail trade








C_2014150EN.01000801.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/8





Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.7196 — Kuwait Petroleum BV/Kuwait Petroleum Italia/Shell Italia/Shell Aviazione)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/08






1.


On 6 May 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Kuwait Petroleum Italia S.p.A. (‘KPI’, Italy) and Kuwait Petroleum Europe B.V. (‘KPE’, the Netherlands) both belonging to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (‘KPC’, Kuwait) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings Shell Italia S.p.A. (‘Shell Italia’, Italy) and Shell Italia Aviazione S.r.l. (‘Shell Aviazione’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares.










2.


The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
—   for undertaking KPE: the holding company for the majority of KPC’s assets in Europe, as well as KPC’s downstream investments in Far East,
—   for undertaking KPI: the refining, marketing and distribution of petroleum products in Italy,
—   for undertaking Shell Italia: retail of motor fuels, management of supply and distribution operations related to the sale of motor fuels through its retail network,
—   for undertaking Shell Aviazione: marketing of aviation fuels and into-plane services and aviation fuel storage in Italian airports.










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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7196 — Kuwait Petroleum BV/Kuwait Petroleum Italia/Shell Italia/Shell Aviazione 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’).
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7245 — Katara Hospitality/InterContinental Hotels Group/Danube Holding) — Candidate case for simplified procedure  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Spain, economic concentration, hotel industry, investment company, merger control








C_2014150EN.01001301.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/13





Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.7245 — Katara Hospitality/InterContinental Hotels Group/Danube Holding)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/13






1.


On 8 May 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Katara Hospitality (‘Katara’, Qatar), indirectly controlled by Qatar Investment Authority (‘QIA’, Qatar), and InterContinental Hotels Group plc (‘IHG’, the United Kingdom) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking Danube Holding B.V. (‘Danube’, the Netherlands).










2.


The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






—


Katara owns, manages, and develops hotels globally,










—


QIA is the sovereign investment fund of the State of Qatar,










—


IHG operates, franchises, and owns hotels on a worldwide basis,










—


Danube is a holding company active in the hotel accommodation sector, with five hotels under the InterContinental brand in Amsterdam, Rome, Frankurt, Cannes and Madrid.














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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7245 — Katara Hospitality/InterContinental Hotels Group/Danube Holding, 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’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.6944 — Thermo Fisher Scientific/Life Technologies)  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2014-05-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: economic concentration, merger control, scientific apparatus, scientific discovery








C_2014150EN.01000101.xml










17.5.2014   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 150/1





Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case M.6944 — Thermo Fisher Scientific/Life Technologies)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2014/C 150/01
On 26 November 2013, 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) in conjunction with Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English language 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/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6944. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.






(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.