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This negative growth rate in value terms could indicate that the increase in volume is insufficient to compensate for decreasing marginal revenue, which is characteristic of a market in decline.
Ta negativna stopnja rasti v smislu vrednosti bi lahko pomenila, da povečanje količine ne zadostuje za nadomestitev zmanjšanja mejnega prihodka, ki je značilno za upadajoči trg.
The Commission notes that the same decrease in average selling prices of desktops also applies to notebooks and servers.
Komisija ugotavlja, da tako znižanje povprečnih prodajnih cen namiznih računalnikov velja tudi za prenosne računalnike in strežnike.
However, contrary to desktops, the positive growth rate in both volume and value terms for notebooks and servers indicates that the decrease in their average selling prices is more than offset by the increase in the quantities sold.
Vendar v nasprotju z namiznimi računalniki pozitivna stopnja rasti v smislu količine in vrednosti pri prenosnih računalnikih in strežnikih dokazuje, da se znižanje njihovih povprečnih prodajnih cen več kot izravna s povečanjem števila prodanih proizvodov.
In view of the above, the Commission finds that, for the purpose of assessing whether desktops constitute a market in decline under the plausible market definition where desktops are considered as a separate product market, it cannot calculate the average annual growth rate of desktops as referred to in point 68(b) of the RAG solely on the basis of volume figures.
Ob upoštevanju zgoraj navedenega Komisija ugotavlja, da se za namen ocenjevanja, ali namizni računalniki sestavljajo upadajoči trg, na podlagi verjetne opredelitve trga, v skladu s katero se namizni računalniki obravnavajo kot ločen proizvodni trg, povprečne letne stopnje rasti namiznih računalnikov, kot je določeno v točki 68(b) Smernic, ne da izračunati samo na podlagi podatkov o količini.
Conclusion regarding the production capacity increase test for desktops/notebooks
Sklepna ugotovitev v zvezi z analizo proizvodne zmogljivosti za namizne/prenosne računalnike
The Commission concludes that in the event of desktops being considered to be a separate product market from notebooks, the aid could raise competition concerns in that it would constitute, for the desktop market, aid to a company in a sector in decline.
Komisija ugotavlja, da bi v primeru, ko bi se namizni računalniki glede na prenosne računalnike obravnavali kot ločen proizvodni trg, pomoč lahko povzročila pomisleke glede konkurence, ker bi na trgu za namizne računalnike pomenila pomoč družbi v upadajočem sektorju.
As regards desktops, it is therefore necessary to conduct an in-depth assessment of the effects of the aid.
V zvezi z namiznimi računalniki je torej treba opraviti poglobljeno oceno učinkov pomoči.
Compatibility with the market share test for servers
Združljivost z analizo tržnega deleža za strežnike
In the opening decision (points 65-67, 72 and 105), the Commission stated that it was appropriate to follow a market definition based on product class/price range in order to delineate the server market, but expressed doubts as to whether segmentation by product class/price range constituted the appropriate market delineation for servers.
Komisija je v odločitvi o sprožitvi postopka (točke od 65 do 67, 72 in 105) navedla, da je primerno uporabiti opredelitev trga na podlagi kategorije proizvoda/cenovnega razreda za razmejitev trga za strežnike, vendar je dvomila, ali je segmentacija glede na kategorijo proizvoda/cenovni razred ustrezna razmejitev trga za strežnike.
Having regard to the comments received, the Commission considers that its initial view that segmentation of servers by product class/price range constitutes the most appropriate market delineation in this instance could be contradicted by arguments in favour of other plausible market delineations.
Komisija ob upoštevanju prejetih pripomb meni, da lahko njenemu prvotnemu stališču, da je segmentacija strežnikov glede na kategorijo proizvoda/cenovni razred v tem primeru najustreznejša razmejitev trga, nasprotujejo trditve, ki zagovarjajo druge verjetne razmejitve trga.
In the light of the above, the Commission finds that the doubts as regards the appropriate market delineation which should be applied for the purpose of measuring Dell’s share in the server market have not been allayed.
Ob upoštevanju zgoraj navedenega Komisija ugotavlja, da dvomi v zvezi z ustrezno razmejitvijo trga, ki jo je treba uporabiti za merjenje deleža družbe Dell na trgu strežnikov, niso bili odpravljeni.
In the opening decision (points 78-81 and 105), the Commission expressed doubts as to whether the relevant geographic market for servers should be considered as being EEA-wide, at the level of the EMEA region or worldwide.
Komisija je v odločitvi o sprožitvi postopka (točke od 78 do 81 in 105) dvomila o tem, ali je treba za upoštevni geografski trg za strežnike upoštevati celoten EGP, regijo EMEA ali ves svet.
As regards the comments of the Polish authorities, the Commission considers that the arguments put forward are specific to Dell’s business model and to its operating mode and do not necessarily apply to other server manufacturers or reflect the general functioning of the server market.
Kar zadeva pripombe poljskih organov, Komisija meni, da so predložene trditve specifične za poslovni model družbe Dell in njen način poslovanja ter ne veljajo nujno za druge proizvajalce strežnikov niti se v njih ne kaže splošno delovanje trga strežnikov.
The Commission notes that the comments from interested parties indicate that trade in servers occurs at a level broader than the EEA or the EMEA region and that most manufacturers operate at worldwide level.
Komisija ugotavlja, da pripombe zainteresiranih strani kažejo, da trgovina s strežniki poteka na ravni, ki je širša od EGP ali regije EMEA, in da večina proizvajalcev posluje na svetovni ravni.
However, the Commission points out that the geographic market for servers is relevant only when Dell’s market share for x86 servers is considered.
Vendar Komisija poudarja, da je geografski trg za strežnike upošteven samo, ko se obravnava tržni delež družbe Dell za strežnike x86.
In the light of the above, the Commission considers that, while there may be grounds for considering that the geographic market for servers is worldwide, given that doubts remain as regards the appropriate product market delineation for servers, the geographic market for servers can be left open.
Ob upoštevanju zgoraj navedenega Komisija meni, da sicer obstajajo razlogi za sklepanje, da geografski trg za strežnike zajema ves svet, vendar geografskega trga za strežnike zaradi dvomov v zvezi z ustrezno razmejitvijo trga za strežnike ni treba opredeliti.
Conclusion regarding the market share test for servers
Sklepna ugotovitev v zvezi z analizo tržnega deleža za strežnike
The Commission concludes that, depending on the market definition used for servers, the aid could raise competition concerns.
Komisija ugotavlja, da bi lahko zaradi pomoči nastali pomisleki glede konkurence, odvisno od opredelitve trga, ki se uporablja za strežnike.
In particular, in the event of the x86/non-x86 delineation being used, the measure would constitute, for the x86 segment of the product market, aid to a company with a share exceeding 25 % of the relevant market at worldwide level.
Zlasti če bi se uporabljala delitev na strežnike x86 in strežnike z drugačno arhitekturo, bi ukrep za segment strežnikov x86 na proizvodnem trgu pomenil pomoč družbi z deležem, ki presega 25 % upoštevnega trga na svetovni ravni.
As regards the server market, it is therefore necessary to conduct an in-depth assessment of the effects of the aid.
V zvezi s trgom strežnikov je torej treba izvesti poglobljeno oceno učinkov pomoči.
Conclusion regarding the doubts expressed in the opening decision
Sklepna ugotovitev v zvezi z dvomi, izraženimi v odločitvi o sprožitvi postopka
The Commission considers that the doubts expressed in the opening decision as to whether the aid fulfils the conditions defined in points 68(a) and 68(b) of the RAG have not been allayed.
Komisija meni, da dvomi, izraženi v odločitvi o sprožitvi postopka, ali pomoč izpolnjuje pogoje iz točke 68(a) in 68(b) Smernic, niso bili odpravljeni.
In accordance with point 68 of the RAG, in the event that either of the two thresholds defined in point 68(a) and 68(b) of the RAG is exceeded for the measure under assessment [40], it is necessary to conduct a detailed verification, following the opening of the procedure provided for in Article 88(2) of the Treaty, that the aid is necessary to provide an incentive effect for the investment and that the benefits of the aid measure outweigh the resulting distortion of competition and effect on trade between Member States.
V skladu s točko 68 Smernic je treba v primeru, ko se pri ocenjevanem ukrepu preseže eden od obeh pragov iz točke 68(a) in 68(b) Smernic [40], po začetku postopka iz člena 88(2) Pogodbe natančno preveriti, ali je pomoč nujna za zagotovitev spodbujevalnega učinka za naložbo in ali koristi ukrepa odtehtajo posledično izkrivljanje konkurence in učinek na trgovino med državami članicami.
In-depth assessment
Poglobljena ocena
The in-depth assessment is conducted on the basis of the Guidance Communication, which lays down the assessment criteria for the positive and negative effects of the aid.
Poglobljena ocena se izvaja na podlagi Sporočila o smernicah, v katerem so določena merila za oceno pozitivnih in negativnih učinkov pomoči.
Comments from Poland
Pripombe Poljske
The Polish authorities indicate that Dell’s investment in Łódź Province is a long-term commitment (the manufacturing facilities must be maintained for at least 5 years after their completion and the jobs created must be maintained for 5 years) and also constitutes a major precedent which can lay the ground for further investments in the province.
Poljski organi navajajo, da je naložba družbe Dell v Lodzskem vojvodstvu dolgoročna obveznost (proizvodne obrate je treba ohraniti vsaj pet let po koncu projekta, ustvarjena delovna mesta pa je treba ohraniti pet let) in tudi pomemben precedenčni primer, ki lahko zagotovi temelj za nadaljnje vlaganje v vojvodstvu.
It is therefore a credible commitment to Łódź Province which will help to create direct employment and stimulate regional development.
Zato pomeni verodostojno obveznost do Lodzskega vojvodstva, ki bo prispevala k neposrednemu zaposlovanju in spodbudila regionalni razvoj.
This positive impact is reinforced by the clustering effect the investment project is likely to trigger, by encouraging firms in the same or related industries to locate nearby in order to benefit from external economies of scale or scope.
Ta pozitivni učinek je še okrepljen zaradi skupinskega učinka, ki ga bo naložbeni projekt verjetno povzročil s spodbujanjem podjetij v istih ali povezanih industrijah, da se namestijo v bližini ter tako izkoristijo zunanje ekonomije obsega ali dosega.
In particular, Dell’s contribution to the creation of jobs in Łódź Province [41] is likely to exceed 2500 [42] direct jobs by January 2010 [43], plus about 1300 indirect jobs from suppliers, subcontractors and services providers located in the region.
Prispevek družbe Dell k ustvarjanju delovnih mest v Lodzskem vojvodstvu [41] naj bi presegel 2500 [42] neposredno ustvarjenih delovnih mest do januarja 2010 [43], poleg tega pa naj bi bilo posredno ustvarjenih približno 1300 delovnih mest pri dobaviteljih, podizvajalcih in ponudnikih storitev s sedežem v regiji.
In terms of regional development, the Polish authorities also point to the impact of the investment on the following:
V zvezi z regionalnim razvojem poljski organi poudarjajo tudi učinek naložbe na naslednje vidike:
Education: Dell cooperates with two local institutes of higher education [44] (e.g. by granting scholarships, commissioning studies or offering internships) and intends to start working with other similar institutes in Łódź Province [45].
izobraževanje: družba Dell sodeluje z dvema lokalnima visokošolskima ustanovama [44] (na primer z dodeljevanjem štipendij, naročanjem študij ali ponujanjem delovne prakse) in namerava začeti sodelovati z drugimi podobnimi inštituti v Lodzskem vojvodstvu [45].
Dell also takes part in the Programme of Human Resources Development in Łódź initiated by the city of Łódź [46].
Družba Dell del sodeluje tudi v programu za razvoj človeških virov v Lodžu, ki ga je začelo mesto Lodž [46].
Similarly to what happened in Ireland [47], this cooperation with local institutes of higher education and local government will contribute to local innovation and to the development of a knowledge-based economy and information society,
Podobno kot v primeru Irske [47] bo to sodelovanje z lokalnimi visokošolskimi ustanovami in lokalno vlado prispevalo k lokalni inovativnosti ter razvoju na znanju temelječega gospodarstva in informacijske družbe,
Transfer of knowledge: Dell’s plant in Poland is among the most advanced in the world, therefore it is very likely that knowledge will spill over into the local economy.
prenos znanja: obrat družbe Dell na Poljskem je med najnaprednejšimi na svetu, zato je zelo verjetno, da se bo znanje preneslo na lokalno gospodarstvo.
Knowledge spillover effects will be derived from the management and production processes that Dell will introduce in the province, which will result in diffusion of operational, financial, technical, logistic [48] and customer-handling skills, as has already happened in Limerick.
Učinki prenosa znanja bodo temeljili na upravnih in proizvodnih procesih, ki jih bo družba Dell začela izvajati v vojvodstvu, kar bo povzročilo razširjanje operativnega, finančnega, tehničnega in logističnega znanja [48] ter znanja o poslovanju s potrošniki, kot se je že zgodilo v Limericku.
Dell will also provide its workforce with a range of training opportunities [49].
Družba Dell bo svoji delovni sili zagotovila tudi več možnosti za usposabljanje [49].
The project is expected to contribute to the creation and spread of ICT skills and the establishment of a multi-faceted centre as in Limerick (using operational, financial, technical and customer-handling skills),
Projekt naj bi prispeval k ustvarjanju in razširjanju strokovnega znanja o informacijsko-komunikacijski tehnologiji ter ustanovitvi večfunkcionalnega središča, kot je bilo tudi v Limericku (na podlagi operativnega, finančnega in tehničnega znanja ter znanja o poslovanju s potrošniki),
Multiplier effect: Dell’s presence will help to raise living standards in Łódź Province by increasing the local economy’s output and monetary flows into the province.
multiplikacijski učinek: navzočnost družbe Dell bo prispevala k dvigu življenjskega standarda v Lodzskem vojvodstvu s povečanjem donosa lokalnega gospodarstva in denarnih tokov v vojvodstvo.
For the purpose of estimating the potential multiplier effect of Dell’s investment the Polish authorities refer to the results of a study by Dell on a similar investment in the USA.
Za oceno morebitnega multiplikacijskega učinka naložbe družbe Dell se poljski organi sklicujejo na rezultate študije, ki jo je družba Dell izvedla v zvezi s podobno naložbo v ZDA.
The study [50] shows that on average for each job created at Dell, two jobs are created at local level and another 2,5 jobs are created in other regions of the USA.
Študija [50] kaže, da se za vsako delovno mesto, ki ga ustvari družba Dell, na lokalni ravni ustvarita povprečno dve delovni mesti, v drugih regijah ZDA pa še 2,5 delovnega mesta.
Comments from the competitor
Pripombe konkurenta
The competitor expresses doubts about the creation of indirect jobs.
Konkurent dvomi o posrednem ustvarjanju delovnih mest.
It claims that ancillary investors will not expand their production capacities but will instead increase the use of existing facilities in Poland.
Trdi, da dodatni vlagatelji ne bodo razširjali svojih proizvodnih zmogljivosti, ampak bodo namesto tega bolj uporabljali obstoječo infrastrukturo na Poljskem.
The competitor also considers that the indirect investments are overestimated and that the benefits resulting from Dell’s presence in the province will be limited.
Konkurent prav tako meni, da so posredne naložbe precenjene in da bodo koristi zaradi navzočnosti družbe Dell v vojvodstvu omejene.
Analysis and conclusion
Analiza in sklepna ugotovitev
The Commission notes that the Polish authorities have provided information regarding the objective of the aid and the effects of the investment project on regional development, education, knowledge spillovers, potential multiplier effects, creation of direct and indirect employment.
Komisija ugotavlja, da so poljski organi predložili informacije v zvezi s ciljem pomoči in učinki naložbenega projekta na regionalni razvoj, izobraževanje, prenose znanja, morebitne multiplikacijske učinke ter neposredno in posredno ustvarjanje delovnih mest.
The Commission considers that the Polish authorities have provided adequate information to demonstrate that the project will contribute to the economic development of Łódź Province.
Komisija meni, da so poljski organi zagotovili dovolj informacij, ki dokazujejo, da bo projekt prispeval h gospodarskemu razvoju Lodzskega vojvodstva.
The Commission considers that the comments from the competitor are unsubstantiated and cannot therefore be taken into account.
Komisija meni, da so pripombe konkurenta neutemeljene in jih torej ni mogoče upoštevati.
In view of the above, the Commission finds that the investment is likely to make an overall positive contribution to economic development in Łódź Province and that as such it will help to fulfil the regional development objective.
Ob upoštevanju zgoraj navedenega Komisija ugotavlja, da bo naložba na splošno verjetno pozitivno prispevala h gospodarskemu razvoju v Lodzskem vojvodstvu in tako pomagala pri izpolnjevanju cilja regionalnega razvoja.
Appropriateness of the aid instrument
Ustreznost instrumenta pomoči
As stated in paragraphs 17 and 18 of the Guidance Communication, State aid in the form of initial investment aid is only one way of overcoming market failures and promoting economic development in disadvantaged regions.
Kot je navedeno v odstavkih 17 in 18 Sporočila o smernicah, je državna pomoč v obliki pomoči za začetno naložbo samo eden od načinov za odpravljanje tržnih pomanjkljivosti in spodbujanje gospodarskega razvoja v prikrajšanih regijah.
Aid constitutes an appropriate instrument if it provides specific advantages compared with other policy measures.
Pomoč je ustrezen instrument, če v primerjavi z drugimi ukrepi politike zagotavlja posebne prednosti.
According to paragraph 18 of the Guidance Communication, ‘measures for which the Member State considered other policy options, and for which the advantages of using a selective instrument such as State aid for a specific company are established, are considered to constitute an appropriate instrument.’
Kot je navedeno v odstavku 18 Sporočila o smernicah, se „[u]krepi, v zvezi s katerimi je država članica proučila druge možnosti politike in za katere so ugotovljene prednosti uporabe selektivnega instrumenta, kot je državna pomoč za posamezno podjetje, […] štejejo za primeren instrument“.
In their submission of 18 February 2009, the Polish authorities explained in detail that the award of State aid to large projects with regional benefits such as the investment by Dell Poland in Łódź was the only appropriate means whereby the economic shortcomings of the province could be addressed (in addition to the general measures that had already been put in place).
Poljski organi so v stališčih, predloženih 18. februarja 2009, natančno pojasnili, da je bila dodelitev državne pomoči velikim projektom, ki koristijo regiji, kot je naložba družbe Dell Poland v Lodžu, edini ustrezni način za odpravljanje gospodarskih pomanjkljivosti v vojvodstvu (poleg že vzpostavljenih splošnih ukrepov).
On the basis of the findings of the LECG study, the Polish authorities point out that despite general measures to support economic development at national and regional levels through investment in basic infrastructure and productive factors, in particular through the use of the Structural Funds, major regional disparities continue to affect Poland as a whole and Łódź Province in particular.
Poljski organi na podlagi ugotovitev študije družbe LECG poudarjajo, da kljub splošnim ukrepom za podporo gospodarskega razvoja na nacionalni in regionalni ravni prek naložb v osnovno infrastrukturo in proizvodne dejavnike, zlasti z uporabo strukturnih skladov, na Poljsko kot celoto in zlasti Lodzsko vojvodstvo še vedno vplivajo velike regionalne razlike.
In particular, the data provided in the study indicates that per capita GDP in Łódź Province is below the national average, while unemployment is above the national average and long-term unemployment is also higher than in Poland as a whole.
Podatki iz študije zlasti kažejo, da je BDP na prebivalca Lodzskega vojvodstva pod nacionalnim povprečjem, medtem ko je brezposelnost nad nacionalnim povprečjem, pa tudi dolgotrajna brezposelnost je višja kot na ravni Poljske kot celote.
The average wage level in the province is also below the national average.
Tudi povprečna raven plač v vojvodstvu je pod nacionalnim povprečjem.
Moreover, the gap between wage levels in Łódź Province and Poland as a whole increased during 2004-2007.
Poleg tega se je razlika med ravnmi plač v Lodzskem vojvodstvu in Poljski kot celoti v obdobju 2004–2007 povečala.
The Polish authorities also point out that general measures implemented in Poland as a whole in order to attract inward investment appear to have had a limited effect on the volume of foreign direct investment (FDI).
Poljski organi prav tako poudarjajo, da se zdi, da so imeli splošni ukrepi, ki so se zaradi privabljanja tujih naložb izvajali na ravni Poljske kot celote, omejen učinek na obseg neposrednih tujih naložb.
According to the data provided in the study, Poland has one of the lowest levels of FDI as a percentage of GDP in comparison with other Member States that have joined the Community since 2004.
Glede na podatke iz študije ima Poljska v primerjavi z drugimi državami članicami, ki so se Skupnosti pridružile od leta 2004, eno najnižjih stopenj neposrednih tujih naložb, izraženo v odstotku BDP.
The Polish authorities consider that the relative underdevelopment of Łódź Province indicates a need for more targeted intervention in the province.
Poljski organi menijo, da je zaradi sorazmerne nerazvitosti Lodzskega vojvodstva v njem potrebnih več bolje usmerjenih ukrepov.
The Polish authorities note in this respect that, by benefitting the labour market and promoting infrastructure development, large investments often trigger additional investments through the clustering of economic activity and its associated effects (industrial concentration, indirect growth, technological and knowledge spillovers).
Poljski organi v zvezi s tem poudarjajo, da velike naložbe koristijo trgu dela in spodbujajo razvoj infrastrukture, s čimer pogosto spodbudijo dodatne naložbe zaradi kopičenja gospodarske dejavnosti in s tem povezanih učinkov (industrijska koncentracija, posredna rast, prenosi tehnologije in znanja).
State aid granted to support large investment projects can therefore be an effective means of increasing regional development.
Državna pomoč, dodeljena podpori velikih naložbenih projektov, je lahko torej učinkovit način za krepitev regionalnega razvoja.
The competitor claims that because the aid is provided as ad hoc aid and not under a scheme, there is no obligation for Poland to make it available to all operators in the sector on equal terms.
Konkurent trdi, da Poljski pomoči ni treba dati na voljo vsem udeležencem v sektorju pod enakimi pogoji, ker se pomoč zagotavlja kot ad hoc pomoč, in ne na podlagi sheme.
The competitor notes that similar aid could in principle be offered to competitors of Dell, but doubts whether in the current economic climate a grant of over EUR 50 million could be made available to another computer manufacturer.
Konkurent ugotavlja, da bi se lahko načeloma podobna pomoč ponudila konkurentom družbe Dell, vendar dvomi, ali bi se v sedanjih gospodarskih razmerah lahko dotacija v višini več kot 50 milijonov EUR dala na voljo še enemu proizvajalcu računalnikov.