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Those factors are important elements of uncertainty as regards the will and the ability of the purchasers to turn SNCM around and therefore secure the prospects of the undertaking’s long-term viability.
Ti elementi so pomembni dokazi negotovosti v želji in sposobnosti kupcev za sanacijo družbe SNCM, zato bremenijo možnosti trajne sposobnosti preživetja podjetja.
Further, CFF states that, unlike what is required by the 2004 guidelines, the French authorities did not contemplate discontinuation of the activities which remained structurally poor even after the restructuring.
Poleg tega CFF navaja, da v nasprotju z zahtevami Smernic iz leta 2004 francoski organi niso predvideli opustitve dejavnosti, ki bi tudi po prestrukturiranju ostale strukturno deficitarne.
In addition, CFF expresses its scepticism regarding the plan for reducing costs despite the fleet becoming larger and the planned reduction of staff in particular in the light of the failure of the 2002 social plan.
Poleg tega je CFF skeptična glede načrta znižanja stroškov, medtem ko naj bi se ladjevje družbe SNCM povečalo, in glede načrta znižanja števila zaposlenih, zlasti glede na neuspeh socialnega načrta iz leta 2002.
In order to prevent unwarranted distortions of competition, CFF considers it necessary to renew and specify the compensatory measures imposed on SNCM in 2003 and to add new measures relating to the reduction of SNCM’s presence on the market.
Da bi se preprečilo neupravičeno izkrivljanje konkurence, CFF meni, da je treba obnoviti in natančno določiti izravnalne ukrepe, naložene družbi SNCM leta 2003, ter dodati nove, ki se nanašajo na zmanjšanje prisotnosti družbe SNCM na trgu.
CFF considers, moreover, that a part of the measures imposed on SNCM by the 2003 decision were not complied with.
CFF med drugim meni, da del ukrepov, naloženih družbi SNCM z Odločbo iz leta 2003, ni bil upoštevan.
Regarding the nature of the second recapitalisation of EUR 8,75 million, CFF takes the view that, in addition to the concurrence of public and private investment, the private action must be significant and carried out in comparable conditions in order that the State action is validated.
V zvezi z naravo druge finančne sanacije v višini 8,75 milijona EUR družba CFF meni, da mora biti poleg sočasnosti javne in zasebne naložbe zasebno posredovanje znatno in opravljeno pod primerljivimi pogoji, da bi bilo posredovanje države veljavno.
In the present case, those two conditions are not satisfied.
V obravnavanem primeru naj ta pogoja ne bi bila izpolnjena.
First, the shareholding of the purchasers, closely linked to the first increase of capital of EUR 142,5 million, is not significant.
Po eni strani naj udeležba kupcev, strogo povezana s prvim povečanjem kapitala v višini 142,5 milijona EUR, ne bi bila znatna.
Secondly, the action of the purchasers was not carried out in comparable conditions to those of the state action, in particular by virtue of the cancellation clauses and the expected profitability of the minority shareholdings of CGMF.
Po drugi strani naj posredovanje kupcev ne bi bilo opravljeno pod pogoji, primerljivimi s pogoji države, zlasti zaradi razveznih klavzul in pričakovane donosnosti manjšinskega deleža družbe CGMF.
As regards the social measures of EUR 38,5 million, CFF disputes the classification of that amount as aid to individuals.
Kar zadeva socialne ukrepe v znesku v višini 38,5 milijona EUR, CFF izpodbija opredelitev tega zneska kot pomoči za osebe.
Although it true that that amount directly benefits SNCM’s employees, CFF submits that that measure could give rise to indirect positive effects for SNCM, in particular in terms of calming of social relations.
Čeprav je namreč res, da ta znesek koristi neposredno zaposlenim družbe SNCM, CFF poudarja, da bi ta ukrep lahko ustvaril posredne pozitivne učinke za družbo SNCM, zlasti v smislu umiritve socialnega vzdušja.
Comments of STIM d’Orbigny (Stef-TFE group)
Pripombe družbe STIM d’Orbigny (skupina Stef-TFE)
STIM submits that through payment of the sum of EUR 53,48 million as public service compensation the State compensated SNCM twice for the same public service obligations.
Družba STIM poudarja, da naj bi država z izplačilom zneska v višini 53,48 milijona EUR iz naslova nadomestil za javno službo družbi SNCM dvakrat izplačala nadomestilo za iste obveznosti javne službe.
Moreover, STIM takes the view that that payment does not satisfy the criteria laid down in Altmark.
Poleg tega STIM meni, da to izplačilo ne izpolnjuje meril, določenih v sodbi Altmark.
As regards, specifically, the second and fourth criteria in Altmark, STIM disputes, first, the existence of parameters established in advance in an objective and transparent manner and, secondly, the comparability of SNCM’s and CMN’s ratios in the period from 1991 to 2001 and claims, in that respect, that the information given to the Commission was manifestly biased.
Še posebno kar zadeva drugo in četrto merilo, STIM izpodbija po eni strani obstoj objektivno in pregledno vnaprej določenih parametrov ter po drugi strani primerljivost razmerij družb SNCM in CMN v obdobju 1991–2001 ter v zvezi s tem trdi, da so bili podatki, predloženi Komisiji, očitno pristranski.
As regards the negative disposal price of EUR 158 million, STIM takes the view that that price is not a market price resulting from an open and non-discriminatory competitive tendering procedure because the recapitalisation took place under different conditions from those which must normally guide a private investor.
Kar zadeva negativno prodajno ceno v višini 158 milijonov EUR, družba STIM meni, da ta cena ni tržna cena, ki izhaja iz odprtega in nediskriminacijskega postopka javnega razpisa, ker se je finančna sanacija zgodila pod drugačnimi pogoji, kot jim mora običajno slediti zasebni vlagatelj.
STIM considers that the revalued net ledger assets would allow, in the worst of cases, a liquidation without costs for the State, or even yielding a gain on liquidation, that the sale price is derisory compared to the value of the undertaking (estimated at EUR 350 million by STIM) and that the aid is disproportionate in relation to the undertaking’s needs.
Družba STIM namreč meni, da naj bi revalorizirana neto sredstva v najslabšem primeru omogočala likvidacijo brez stroškov za državo, celo presežek pri likvidaciji, da je prodajna cena smešno nizka v primerjavi z vrednostjo podjetja (ki jo družba STIM ocenjuje na 350 milijonov EUR) in da je pomoč nesorazmerna glede na potrebe podjetja.
STIM also draws the Commission’s attention to the exorbitant nature of the cancellation clause in respect of the transfer to the private sector.
Družba STIM Komisijo opozarja tudi na pretiranost razvezne klavzule prenosa na zasebni sektor.
Finally, STIM disputes the justification for the negative sale price acclaiming that liquidation took place under socially difficult circumstances, which seems unrealistic.
STIM nazadnje izpodbija utemeljitev prodaje po negativni ceni, ki temelji na predpostavki socialno zapletene likvidacije, ki se zdi malo realistična.
As regards the second recapitalisation of EUR 8,75 million, STIM considers that that capital contribution does not comply with the principle of the private investor in a market economy having regard to the inadequacy of the guarantees on return on investment.
V zvezi z drugo finančno sanacijo v višini 8,75 milijona EUR STIM meni, da ta kapitalski vložek ne upošteva načela zasebnega vlagatelja v tržnem gospodarstvu zaradi nezadostnosti jamstev za donosnost naložbe.
STIM challenges the argument regarding concurrence of private and public investment to deny that that contribution is State aid.
STIM izpodbija trditev, ki se nanaša na sočasnost zasebne in javne naložbe ter s katero se želi dokazati, da ta vložek ni državna pomoč.
Such concurrence, although it is settled, is only an indication and cannot be, in itself, a classification criterion.
Taka sočasnost, če bi bila dokazana, je samo kazalnik in sama po sebi ne more biti merilo opredelitve.
STIM states, finally, that that contribution is a guarantee given to purchasers by the French Government that SNCM has indeed been awarded the public service delegation to operate services to Corsica.
STIM nazadnje trdi, da naj bi ta vložek pomenil jamstvo francoske vlade kupcem, da bo družba SNCM dejansko dobila PPJS za povezave s Korziko.
As regards the EUR 38,5 million of aid to individuals, STIM takes the view that that amount is in fact intended to give SNCM the means to comply with certain essential aspects of the recovery plan submitted to the Commission which have not been implemented, in particular the reduction of staff.
Kar zadeva 38,5 milijona EUR pomoči za osebe, družba STIM meni, da je cilj tega zneska v resnici dati sredstva družbi SNCM, da bi upoštevala nekatere bistvene vidike sanacijskega načrta, predloženega Komisiji, ki niso bili uresničeni, zlasti zmanjšanje števila zaposlenih.
Compatibility with the 2004 guidelines
Združljivost s Smernicami iz leta 2004
STIM takes the view that the aid received by SNCM is not limited to the minimum.
STIM meni, da pomoči, ki jih je prejela SNCM, niso omejene na minimum.
The contribution of STIM and the purchasers to the restructuring plan is insufficient having regard to the conditions imposed in the 2004 guidelines and it is not demonstrated that SNCM’s situation was so exceptional that it justified a lower contribution.
Prispevek družbe SNCM in kupcev k načrtu prestrukturiranja naj bi bil nezadosten glede na pogoje, določene v Smernicah iz leta 2004, in naj ne bi bilo dokazano, da bi bil položaj družbe SNCM tako izjemen, da bi upravičeval nižji lastni prispevek.
Furthermore, STIM notes the disproportionate nature of the aid granted in 2006 in so far as it enabled SNCM to set up reserves to cover future losses.
Poleg tega STIM poudarja nesorazmernost pomoči, dodeljenih leta 2006, ker so družbi SNCM omogočile oblikovanje rezerv za kritje prihodnjih izgub.
Finally, the fact that SNCM did not provide for disposal of the assets which were not essential to the survival of the undertaking is contrary to the requirements laid down by the 2004 guidelines.
Nazadnje naj bi bilo dejstvo, da SNCM ni predvidela prodaje sredstev, ki niso nepogrešljiva za preživetje podjetja, v nasprotju z zahtevami, določenimi v Smernicah iz leta 2004.
Accordingly, STIM demands additional compensation of half of the aid contributed, namely EUR 98,25 million, through the disposal of an additional vessel and its direct and indirect SNCM holdings in CMN.
Zato STIM zahteva dodatna nadomestila v višini polovice zagotovljenih pomoči, to je 98,25 milijona EUR, s prodajo dodatne ladje ter neposrednih in posrednih deležev družbe SNCM v družbi CMN.
In that respect, STIM states that those holdings are not strategic as provided in the guidelines on restructuring aid as they are not ‘essential to the firm’s survival’ nor are they inalienable assets.
V zvezi s tem STIM meni, da ti deleži niso strateški v smislu smernic o pomoči za prestrukturiranje, ker naj ne bi bili „nepogrešljivi za preživetje podjetja“ niti naj ne bi imeli značaja neodtujljivih sredstev.
STIM also submits that the alleged synergies between SNCM and CMN do not exist inasmuch as SNCM has no real role in the management and development of CMN.
STIM tudi trdi, da domnevne sinergije med družbama SNCM in CMN ne obstajajo, ker SNCM nima nikakršne dejanske vloge pri vodenju in razvoju družbe CMN.
STIM states, finally, that the shareholders’ agreement linking the two undertakings has not existed since 15 March 2006, when CMN gave notice that it was no longer bound by it, as held by the Cour d’Appel de Paris.
STIM nazadnje poudarja, da delničarski sporazum, ki povezuje podjetji, od 15. marca 2006 ne obstaja več, saj ga je na ta datum družba CMN odpovedala, kot je ugotovilo pritožbeno sodišče v Parizu.
Comments of SNCM
Pripombe družbe SNCM
SNCM sent the Commission a copy of a file summarising its economic and competitive position, together with legal advice assessing the risk that, in connection with liquidation proceedings, the State intervention would be characterised by the courts as de facto management of the company for the period preceding privatisation.
Družba SNCM je Komisiji poslala spis in v njem pojasnila svoj gospodarski in konkurenčni položaj, skupaj s pravnim strokovnim mnenjem, v katerem je bilo v postopku likvidacije ocenjeno tveganje sodne opredelitve posredovanja države kot dejanske upraviteljice podjetja v obdobju pred privatizacijo.
Consulted by SNCM, the […] firm arrived at the conclusion that, on the basis of the company’s social documents supplemented by correspondence, speeches and minutes of the auditing bodies, the French State […] The report also notes that […] Finally, the report refers to […].
Pisarna […], na katero se je obrnila SNCM, na podlagi dokumentov družbe, dopolnjenih s korespondencami, posredovanji in zapisniki nadzornih organov, ugotavlja, da je francoska država […]. V poročilu je med drugim poudarjeno, da […]. Nazadnje je v istem poročilu navedeno, da […].
On that basis, SNCM’s expert concludes that it is very likely that the Tribunal de Commerce de Marseille would have characterised the French State as de facto manager.
Na tej podlagi strokovnjak družbe SNCM ugotavlja, da je zelo verjetno, da bi trgovinsko sodišče v Marseillu ugotovilo, da je francoska država dejanska upraviteljica.
Moreover, according to the findings in, inter alia, the reports of the Court of Auditors, the mismanagement attributable to the French State, de facto manager of SNCM, contributed to SNCM’s stated shortfall in assets.
Poleg tega naj bi iz dejstev, navedenih zlasti v poročilih Računskega sodišča, izhajalo, da so napake pri upravljanju, za katere je odgovorna francoska država, dejanska upraviteljica družbe SNCM, prispevale k ugotovljeni nezadostnosti sredstev družbe SNCM.
The loss caused by mismanagement amounted to […].
Škoda, nastala zaradi napak pri upravljanju države, naj bi znašala […]
In that context, according to SNCM’s expert, there is no doubt that the French State would be ordered to bear all or a part of the shortfall in assets under an action ‘en comblement de passif’, having regard to the very strong involvement of the State in SNCM’s management, its manifest acts of mismanagement and the size of its financial resources.
Po mnenju strokovnjaka družbe SNCM naj v teh okoliščinah torej ne bi bilo nobenega dvoma o obsodbi francoske države, da na podlagi tožbe za plačilo dolgov krije celotno nezadostnost sredstev ali del te nezadostnosti, upoštevajoč zelo močno vpletenost države v upravljanje družbe SNCM, njene očitne napake pri upravljanju in obseg njenih finančnih sredstev.
On the basis of the relevant case-law, SNCM’s expert concludes that, if SNCM had been liquidated, the State would certainly have been ordered to pay all of SNCM’s social security debts.
Strokovnjak družbe SNCM na podlagi upoštevne sodne prakse ugotavlja, da če bi bila družba SNCM likvidirana, bi bilo državi zelo zanesljivo naloženo, da prevzame celotne dolgove za socialne stroške družbe SNCM.
That would have resulted in the State shareholder being made liable for an estimated share of between […] and […] % of the stated shortfall in assets (namely between EUR […] and […] million).
Država delničarka bi tako morala prevzeti delež, ocenjen med […] in […] % ugotovljene nezadostnosti sredstev (kar je med […] in […] milijoni EUR).
Consequently, by deciding to privatise SNCM while strengthening in advance its capital in the sum of EUR 158 million, the French State acted like a well-informed investor.
Zato naj bi francoska država, ko se je odločila za privatizacijo družbe SNCM in hkrati predhodno okrepila njena lastna sredstva za znesek v višini 158 milijonov EUR, ravnala kot preudarna vlagateljica.
OBSERVATIONS OF FRANCE ON THE COMMENTS OF THE INTERESTED PARTIES
STALIŠČA FRANCIJE DO PRIPOMB ZAINTERESIRANIH STRANI
Observations of France on the comments of the interested parties concerning the decision to open the 2002 formal investigation procedure
Stališča Francije do pripomb zainteresiranih strani o odločbi o uvedbi formalnega postopka preiskave iz leta 2002
The comments of Corsica Ferries
Pripombe družbe Corsica Ferries
The French authorities have indicated that some of the data submitted by CFF concerning SNCM’s services were inaccurate.
Francoski organi so navedli, da so nekateri podatki, ki jih je predložila družba CFF v zvezi s ponudbo družbe SNCM, netočni.
The French State is of the opinion that, contrary to what is maintained by CFF, the restructuring plan was devised in such a way as to turn SNCM around as soon as possible and create the right conditions to ensure its medium- and long-term viability.
Francoska država v nasprotju s trditvami družbe CFF meni, da je bil načrt prestrukturiranja izdelan tako, da bi omogočil čimprejšnjo sanacijo družbe SNCM in ustvaril pogoje za njeno srednjeročno in dolgoročno sposobnost preživetja.
The French authorities note that a significant part of the cost reduction programme has already been implemented.
Francoski organi opozarjajo, da je bil pomemben del programa za znižanje stroškov že izveden.
Further, in 2001 SNCM earmarked EUR 21,3 million to finance restructuring measures, in particular the scheme to safeguard jobs.
Poleg tega je družba SNCM leta 2001 določila 21,3 milijona EUR za financiranje ukrepov prestrukturiranja in zlasti načrta ohranitve delovnih mest.
In respect of the determination of the amount of the aid, the French authorities confirm that a 0,79 capital/debt ratio is quite typical for the balance sheets of most shipping companies, except in special situations.
Kar zadeva določitev zneska pomoči, francoski organi potrjujejo, da je razmerje lastniškega kapitala do skupnega dolga v višini 0,79 dejansko značilno za bilance večine pomorskih družb, razen v izjemnih primerih.
Comments of Stef-TFE
Pripombe skupine Stef-TFE
The French authorities conclude that the description which Stef-TFE gives of relations between SNCM and CMN in performing the public service contract does not reflect reality.
Francoski organi menijo, da opis odnosov med družbama SNCM in CMN na podlagi izvajanja pogodbe o javni službi, ki ga je pripravila skupina Steff-TFE, ni točen.
According to the French authorities, the decision of SNCM and CMN to enter into a joint venture in which they are jointly and not severally responsible has in no way ‘been rendered obligatory by the overall character of the consultation’, contrary to Stef-TFE’s observations.
Po mnenju francoskih organov izbira formule začasne skupine, v kateri sta družbi SNCM in CMN skupni in ne solidarni sopooblaščenki, ni bila v ničemer „obvezna zaradi globalne narave posvetovanja“, kar je v nasprotju s pripombami skupine Stef-TFE.
The decision to set up a SNCM-CMN joint venture was the result of an analysis made by the two companies which showed that the continuation in that form of their original natural partnership gave them the best chances, in particular in terms of competitiveness, to win the tender.
Odločitev za ustanovitev skupine SNCM-CMN je rezultat analize, ki sta jo opravili družbi in na podlagi katere bi si z nadaljevanjem svojega zgodovinskega in naravnega partnerstva v tej obliki zagotovili najboljše adute – zlasti v smislu konkurenčnosti – na podlagi javnega razpisa.
CMN’s entry into that venture therefore resulted from a well-considered decision on its part based on an evaluation of its own interests and not on an obligation arising out of the tender as such.
Vstop družbe CMN v to skupino je bil torej rezultat njene premišljene odločitve, ki je temeljila na presoji lastnih interesov, in ne obveznosti, nastale iz oblike javnega razpisa.
The French authorities explain that, contrary to Stef-TFE’s observations, the companies SNCM and CMN are neither independent nor in direct competition.
Francoski organi pojasnjujejo, da v nasprotju s pripombami skupine Stef-TFE družbi SNCM in CMN nista niti neodvisni niti si neposredno ne konkurirata.
Such a situation would be in conflict with the very principle of the single public service delegation contract to which they are co-signatories.
Tak položaj bi bil v nasprotju s samim načelom enotne pogodbe o prenosu pooblastil javne službe, katere sopodpisnici sta.
The French authorities maintain that SNCM’s share in CMN’s capital cannot be construed as a purely financial asset, as Stef-TFE appears to allege.
Francoski organi trdijo, da deleža družbe SNCM v kapitalu družbe CMN ni mogoče razlagati kot popolnoma finančna sredstva, kot naj bi trdila Stef–TFE.
In conclusion, France’s position is that SNCM’s shareholdings in CMN are highly strategic in nature.
Francija zagovarja stališče, da so deleži družbe SNCM v družbi CMN strateško zelo pomembni.
In its opinion, the transfer of those holdings would not only make no sense commercially but would also be tantamount to a major strategic error.
Po njenem mnenju njihova prodaja ne bi bila samo gospodarsko nesmiselna, ampak bi bila tudi velika strateška napaka.
Observations of France on the comments of the representatives of the local authorities
Stališča Francije do pripomb predstavnikov lokalnih skupnosti
Although France approves as a whole of the content of the letter of the president of the Region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, it is nonetheless anxious to state that, contrary to what is asserted in point 2 of that letter, the supply of services between mainland France and Corsica is not ‘in excess of demand’ and SNCM’s fares policy complies with commitments which it made not to start a fares war and not to be a ‘price leader’.
Čeprav Francija na splošno odobrava vsebino dopisa predsednika regije Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, želi vseeno navesti, da v nasprotju s trditvijo iz točke 2 navedenega dopisa ponudba glede povezave med celinsko Francijo in Korziko ni „preobsežna glede na povpraševanje“ in da je cenovna politika družbe SNCM v skladu z zavezami, ki jih je sprejela, da ne bo pobudnica cenovne vojne in da ne bo „price leader“.
Observations of France on the comments of the interested parties concerning the 2006 decision
Stališča Francije do pripomb zainteresiranih strani v zvezi z Odločbo iz leta 2006
Concerning the public service delegation for the Marseille-Corsica routes, France challenges any argument that the procedure for the award of the public service delegation agreement was unlawful.
Kar zadeva PPJS v zvezi s povezavami Marseille–Korzika, Francija izpodbija vsako trditev, ki navaja, da je bil postopek dodelitve pogodbe o PPJS nepravilen.
Further, according to France, the existence of national procedures before the competent national courts as Community courts of ordinary jurisdiction implies that there is no Community interest for the Commission in examining questions relating to the procedure to award the public service delegation agreement.
Poleg tega po mnenju Francije obstoj teh nacionalnih postopkov pred pristojnimi nacionalnimi sodišči in sodiščem Skupnosti občega prava pomeni, da naj za Komisijo ne bi obstajal skupnostni interes, da preuči vprašanja glede postopka dodelitve pogodbe o PPJS.
The early implementation of the measures laid down in the first restructuring plan and its amendments
Predčasna izvedba ukrepov, določenih v prvem načrtu prestrukturiranja in njegovih spremembah
The answer of the French authorities to the general remark concerning the early implementation of measures which may be classified as aid by France is that that implementation is justified by the specific features of the procedure, that is to say, the annulment in 2005 of the authorisation decision of the Commission of 9 July 2003, and not by an intention on the part of the French authorities to disregard their obligations under the EC Treaty.
Francoski organi na splošno pripombo v zvezi s predčasno izvedbo ukrepov, ki bi jih bilo mogoče označiti za pomoč Francije, odgovarjajo, da navedeno izvedbo upravičuje posebnost postopka, to je razglasitev ničnosti odločbe Komisije o odobritvi z dne 9. julija 2003, ki je bila opravljena leta 2005, in ne želja francoskih organov po neupoštevanju svojih obveznosti, izhajajočih iz Pogodbe ES.