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As has already been stated above under section 1.2.1, the objective of the HA is to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to meet the demand of the PSO passengers throughout the year along the Bergen – Kirkenes coast line.
Kadar subjekt opravlja SSGP in komercialne dejavnosti, bi moral biti uveden sistem stroškovnega računovodstva za zagotovitev, da se komercialne dejavnosti podjetja Hurtigruten ne subvencionirajo z nadomestilom za opravljanje javne službe, dodeljenim za njegove dejavnosti SSGP.
If there is spare PSO capacity, the HA, which is a net contract, does not unjustifiably prohibit Hurtigruten from selling tickets to cruise passengers, as long as the public service is not jeopardised.
V odstavku 31 okvira Nadzornega organa je navedeno, da „[č]e podjetje opravlja tudi dejavnosti zunaj obsega [SSGP], lahko stroški, ki se upoštevajo, zajemajo vse neposredne stroške, potrebne za izpolnjevanje obveznosti javne storitve, in ustrezen prispevek k posrednim stroškom, ki so skupni [SSGP] in drugim dejavnostim.
It is also acknowledged and accepted as part of the SGEI definition, that the capacity utilisation can, by the nature of the service in question, have substantial regional and seasonal variations with the inevitable result of the vessels, in particular in off-peak periods, having free capacity within the minimum requirements set in the HA.
Stroški, povezani s katero koli dejavnostjo, ki se opravlja zunaj obsega [SSGP], morajo zajemati vse neposredne stroške in ustrezen prispevek k skupnim stroškom.“
The Norwegian authorities have submitted and documented that Hurtigruten has a fairly low utilisation of the ship capacity ([…] %).
Dalje je Sodišče v sodbi BUPA v zvezi z nujnostjo in sorazmernostjo nadomestila navedlo, da „[…] je glede na diskrecijsko pravico, ki jo ima država članica pri opredelitvi naloge SSGP in pogojev za njeno izvajanje, vključno s presojo dodatnih stroškov, povezanih z njenim izvajanjem, ki je odvisna od zapletenih ekonomskih dejstev, Komisija na tej podlagi pristojna za izvajanje nadzora, ki je omejen na presojo očitne napake […],“ in da je „[…] nadzor, ki ga lahko izvršuje Komisija […], nujno omejen na preverjanje, ali sistem temelji na ekonomsko in dejansko očitno napačnih domnevah ter ali navedeni sistem očitno ni primeren za dosego zasledovanih ciljev“.
Therefore, in the vast majority of cases there is free PSO capacity that could potentially be sold to commercial passengers, if needed (see above under section 5.3, first BDO report 2016).
V odstavku 94 zgoraj je bilo navedeno, da se približno 60 % deleža fiksnih stroškov v zvezi z zmogljivostjo podjetja Hurtigruten krije z nadomestilom za opravljanje javne službe, medtem ko je bilo samo približno 30 % deleža variabilnih stroškov v zvezi s potniki razporejenih na račun za obveznosti javne službe (na podlagi ocenjenih potniških kilometrov v okviru obveznosti javne službe).
However, as explained by the Norwegian authorities, the implication of the capacity reserve is that Hurtigruten does not have the opportunity to optimise its operations and maximise its profits, for example by redeploying vessels elsewhere during off-peak periods.
Nadzorni organ mora torej oceniti, ali se sistem, na podlagi katerega rezervirana zmogljivost za potnike v okviru obveznosti javne službe (tj. 320 potnikov) vodi do razporeditve 60 % fiksnih stroškov v zvezi z zmogljivostjo na račun za obveznosti javne službe, šteje za nesorazmeren in neustrezen za doseganje zastavljenih ciljev.
It is also submitted that only in rare cases have PSO passengers not been able to get a ticket within the minimum capacity reserve.
Norveški organi so uporabili metodologijo razporeditve stroškov, ki temelji na formuli razdelitve za različne kategorije stroškov, kot je pojasnjeno v odstavkih 64 in 65 zgoraj.
Nevertheless, according to the Norwegian authorities, this has been compensated by the use of the travel guarantee.
Zlasti kar zadeva fiksne skupne stroške, so ti razporejeni glede na delež skupne potniške zmogljivosti, rezervirane za potnike v okviru obveznosti javne službe.
Although the use of the travel guarantee for PSO passengers that have not been able to get a ticket within the minimum capacity reserve does not fully satisfy the requirements of the PSO assigned, this cannot be held to have led to any overcompensation above the reasonable profit level.
Nadzorni organ je že priznal, da je ta minimalna rezervirana zmogljivost del jasno opredeljene SSGP, in to kljub majhni povprečni izkoriščenosti zmogljivosti javne storitve (glej zgoraj v oddelku 1.2.1).
Concerning the second point, the Authority stresses that in assessing whether the current HA leads to overcompensation, it shall take into account all the costs necessary to operate the specific public service as well as the entire revenue earned.
Poleg tega se je upoštevalo, da so v okviru take SSGP regionalna in sezonska nihanja neizogibna, zaradi česar je tudi neizogibno, da se precejšen delež osnovnih stroškov, ki večinoma vključujejo fiksne stroške, razporedi na račun za obveznosti javne službe.
This assessment is carried out irrespective of compensatory payments made during previous contract periods.
Poudariti je treba še, da računovodski sistem, ki ga uporablja podjetje Hurtigruten, kot je predstavljen zgoraj v odstavkih 138, 139, 144 in 145, omogoča opredelitev različnih stroškov in prihodkov za obveznosti javne službe in komercialne dejavnosti.
As highlighted above under paragraphs (136) to (151), the entrustment act, that is to say the HA, describes in detail the parameters of compensation, as well as the account separation methodology, with separate allocation keys for the different cost categories, distinguishing between costs and revenues of the SGEI and the commercial activities, which result in a net compensatory amount before taxes.
To se izvaja objektivno in pregledno z vnaprejšnjo določitvijo parametrov nadomestila v ločenih računih, s čimer se razlikuje med različnimi kategorijami stroškov, da bi se v končnem nadomestilu izražali samo stroški in prihodki, ki izhajajo iz dejavnosti opravljanja obveznosti javne službe.
Therefore, the Authority concludes that the substantial increase in the compensation compared to the previous contract period does not, in and of itself, imply overcompensation, if all relevant costs and revenues are taken into account, save for possible cross-subsidisation or excessive profit, which the Authority assesses below under sections 4.2.4.2 and 4.2.4.3.
Nadzorni organ glede na navedeno meni, da se razporeditev stroškov glede na opredelitev SSGP zdi sprejemljiva ter da ni dovolj dokazov, ki bi kazali na to, da je razporeditev fiksnih skupnih stroškov očitno napačna in omogoča navzkrižno subvencioniranje komercialnih dejavnosti.
In relation to the argument that Hurtigruten continues receiving compensation for services that are not rendered, the Authority does no longer consider that there is a risk of overcompensation.
Razumni dobiček
It thus accepts the Norwegian submissions mentioned above under paragraphs (51) to (54).
Nadzorni organ mora oceniti, ali je stopnja donosa kapitala v skladu s stopnjo „[…] ki bi jo v celotnem obdobju pooblastitve potrebovalo povprečno podjetje, ki razmišlja o tem, ali naj opravlja storitev splošnega gospodarskega pomena, pri čemer bi upoštevalo pripadajočo stopnjo tveganja […]“ (odstavek 33 okvira Nadzornega organa).
Concerning the last point on Hurtigruten's attempts to negotiate lower port fees whilst the Norwegian authorities maintain the compensation at the same level, it must be stressed that in net contracts like this, where the operator carries the risk of costs and revenues over the entire contract period, the Authority is confined to assess whether there is any overcompensation above the level of a reasonable profit (see below section 4.2.4.3).
Nadzorni organ je v odločbi o začetku postopka dvomil o metodologiji, ki so jo norveški organi uporabili za izračun stopnje dobička podjetja Hurtigruten iz sporazuma Hurtigruten, ki naj bi znašala […] %.
Possible cross-subsidisation of commercial activities
V odstavku 37 okvira Nadzornega organa je navedeno, da „[k]adar je opravljanje [SSGP] povezano z velikim poslovnim ali pogodbenim tveganjem, na primer ker je nadomestilo v obliki fiksnega pavšalnega plačila, ki krije pričakovane neto stroške in zmerni dobiček, podjetje pa posluje v konkurenčnem okolju, zmerni dobiček ne sme presegati ravni, ki ustreza stopnji donosa kapitala, ki je sorazmerna s stopnjo tveganja.
When an entity carries out both SGEI and commercial activities, a cost-accounting system should be in place to ensure that the commercial activities of Hurtigruten are not subsidised through the public service compensation allocated to its SGEI activities.
Navedeno stopnjo bi bilo treba, kadar je možno, določiti z navedbo stopnje donosa kapitala pri podobnih vrstah pogodb o javnih storitvah, dodeljenih v konkurenčnih pogojih (na primer pogodbe, dodeljene na podlagi javnega razpisa).
Under paragraph 31 of the Framework ‘[w]here the undertaking also carries out activities falling outside the scope of the SGEI, the costs to be taken into consideration may cover all the direct costs necessary to discharge the public service obligations and an appropriate contribution to the indirect costs common to both the SGEI and other activities.
Če navedene metode ni mogoče uporabiti, se lahko uporabijo druge metode za določanje stopnje donosa kapitala, kadar je to utemeljeno.“
The costs linked to any activities outside the scope of the SGEI must include all the direct costs and an appropriate contribution to the common costs.’
Norveški organi so med preiskavo predložili dodatne informacije o finančnih ocenah, opravljenih pred objavo javnega razpisa, v katerih so opisane ocene pričakovanih stroškov in prihodkov ter navedene napovedi stopnje donosa kapitala.
Further, the Court of Justice in the BUPA judgment, in reference to the necessity and proportionality of the compensation, stated that ‘[…] [g]iven the discretion enjoyed by a Member State in defining an SGEI mission and the conditions of its implementation, including the assessment of the additional costs incurred in discharging the mission, which depends on complex economic facts, the scope of the control which the Commission is entitled to exercise in that regard is limited to one of manifest error […]’ and that ‘[…] the Commission's review […] is necessarily limited to ascertaining whether, first, the system in question is founded on economic and factual premises, which are manifestly erroneous and whether second, the system is manifestly inappropriate for achieving the objectives pursued’.
Trdili so, da številka […] % EBT ne predstavlja stopnje donosa, ampak je preostali rezultat dogovorjenega nadomestila v zvezi s predvidenimi stroški in prihodki, ter da ni primerna za to, da se uporabi kot merilo za razumni dobiček.
It was mentioned above in paragraph (94) that around 60 % of Hurtigruten's share of fixed capacity costs is covered by the public service compensation, whereas only approximately 30 % of the variable passenger costs had been allocated to the PSO account (based on estimated PSO passenger kilometres figures).
Glede na te predhodne ocene, ki jih je opravila skupina BDO (glej zgoraj v oddelku 5.4), je bila stopnja donosa predstavljena kot WACC po obdavčitvi in je bilo pričakovati, da bo v razponu (vendar v zgornjem delu) od […] % do […] %.
The question therefore for the Authority to assess is whether the system under which the reserve capacity for PSO passengers (i.e. 320 passengers) leads to the allocation of 60 % of fixed capacity costs to the PSO account, is considered disproportionate and inappropriate for achieving the objectives pursued.
Ti rezultati so bilo nato uporabljeni za oceno ponudbe podjetja Hurtigruten in so norveške organe spodbudili k začetku pogajanj s podjetjem, katerih rezultat je bilo znižanje nadomestila.
The Norwegian authorities have implemented an allocation methodology based on a distribution formula for the different cost categories as explained in paragraphs (64) and (65) above.
Za dogovorjeno nadomestilo se je štelo, da glede na predvidene stroške in prihodke podjetja Hurtigruten, kot so bili predstavljeni v razpisu, ustvarja ROCE v višini približno […]%.
The Authority has already accepted this minimum capacity reserve as being part of a clearly defined SGEI, despite the low average capacity utilisation of the public service (see above under section 1.2.1).
Glede na navedeno (tj. predhodno analizo ROCE z njegovo primerjavo z WACC, uporabo ustrezne diskontne stopnje in primerjalno analizo z drugimi ponudniki križarjenj) Nadzorni organ meni, da je predhodno dogovorjeni pričakovani dobiček razumen za tovrstno dejavnost, pri čemer se upoštevajo med drugim z njo povezana tveganja (npr. obsežni osnovni fiksni stroški, nizki dohodki, dodatni stroški zaradi morebitnih odstopanj pri opravljanju storitve itd.).
In addition, it has been considered that within the remit of such an SGEI, regional and seasonal fluctuations are inevitable, and as a result, it is also inevitable that a significant part of the cost base, which largely comprises fixed costs, would be allocated to the PSO account.
Poleg tega je bila predvidena stopnja dobička rezultat postopka oddaje javnega naročila (vključno s pogajanji), ki sicer ni omogočil izbire izvajalca, ki bi lahko pomorske prevoze opravljal po najnižjih stroških za skupnost, vendar pa so bili v njem upoštevani nekateri zaščitni ukrepi zoper prekomerno nadomestilo za opravljanje obveznosti javne službe.
It must moreover be underlined that the accounting system implemented by Hurtigruten, as illustrated above in paragraphs (138), (139), (144) and (145), allows to identify the different costs and revenues for the PSO and the commercial activities.
Dodatne zahteve, ki so lahko potrebne za preprečitev vpliva na razvoj trgovine, ki bi bil v nasprotju z interesi EGP
This is done in an objective and transparent manner by establishing the parameters of the compensation beforehand in separate accounts distinguishing thus between the different cost categories in order for the final compensation to reflect only the costs and revenues stemming from the PSO activity.
Nadalje je ugotovljeno, da nadomestilo za opravljanje storitve na podlagi sporazuma Hurtigruten izvajalcu ne omogoča navzkrižnega subvencioniranja njegovih komercialnih dejavnosti, na primer na podlagi očitno nesorazmerne razporeditve skupnih fiksnih stroškov, niti mu tega ne omogoča na podlagi ustvarjanja čezmernega dobička.
In view of the above, the Authority concludes that the cost allocation seems, in light of the SGEI definition, acceptable and that there is insufficient evidence suggesting that the allocation of fixed common costs is manifestly erroneous allowing for cross-subsidisation of the commercial activities.
Nasprotno, na podlagi sporazuma Hurtigruten se krijejo samo stroški javne službe, vključno z razumnim dobičkom.
Reasonable profit
Nadzornemu organu se zato ne zdi potrebno naložiti dodatnih pogojev za zagotovitev združljivosti sporazuma Hurtigruten s Sporazumom EGP, vendar pa norveške organe vseeno poziva, naj upoštevajo njegovo priporočilo iz odstavka 113.
The Authority must assess whether the rate of return on capital is in line with ‘[…] what would be required by a typical company considering whether or not to provide the service for the whole duration of the entrustment act, taking into account the level of the risk […]’ (paragraph 33 of the Framework).
SKLEPNA UGOTOVITEV
In its opening decision, the Authority expressed doubts concerning the methodology used by the Norwegian authorities to calculate that Hurtigruten's profit margin from the HA represented […] %.
Glede na navedeno Nadzorni organ meni, da nadomestilo, ki ga je podjetje Hurtigruten prejelo na podlagi sporazuma Hurtigruten, pomeni združljivo pomoč na podlagi člena 59(2) Sporazuma EGP –
According to paragraph 37 of the Framework, ‘[w]here the provision of the SGEI is connected with a substantial or contractual risk, for instance because the compensation takes the form of a fixed lump sum payment covering expected net costs and a reasonable profit and the undertaking operates in a competitive environment, the reasonable profit may not exceed the level that corresponds to a rate of return on capital that is commensurate with the level of risk.
SPREJEL NASLEDNJO ODLOČBO:
That rate should be determined where possible by reference to the rate of return on capital that is achieved on similar types of public service contracts awarded under competitive conditions (for example, contracts awarded under a tender).
Člen 1
Where it is not possible to apply that method, other methods for establishing a return on capital may also be used, upon justification’.
Nadomestilo, izplačano na podlagi sporazuma Hurtigruten, pomeni državno pomoč v smislu člena 61(1) Sporazuma EGP.
In the course of the investigation, the Norwegian authorities submitted more information on the financial evaluations carried out before the tender invitation was published, describing the estimates on expected costs and revenues, as well as projections for a rate of return on capital.
Navedena pomoč je bila dodeljena v nasprotju z obveznostjo priglasitve iz člena 1(3) dela I Protokola 3.
They submitted that the […] % EBT figure does not represent a rate of return but is the residual result of the agreed compensation in relation to the budgeted costs and revenues and not appropriate to use as a measure for reasonable profit.
Člen 2
According to these ex ante evaluations performed by BDO (see above under section 5.4), the rate of return was presented as a WACC after tax and was expected to be within an interval (but in the upper part) of […] % to […] %.
Nadomestilo, dodeljeno na podlagi sporazuma Hurtigruten, se šteje za združljivo na podlagi člena 59(2) Sporazuma EGP.
These results were thereafter used to evaluate Hurtigruten's bid and prompted the Norwegian authorities to enter into negotiations with the company, which resulted in a reduction of the compensation.
Člen 3
The agreed compensation was considered to produce a ROCE of around […] %, based on Hurtigruten's estimated costs and revenues, as presented in the tender.
Ta odločba je naslovljena na Kraljevino Norveško.
This figure has been reviewed and substantiated by the second BDO report of 2016, which found that the ex ante estimated return of […] % was within the range of the relevant benchmarks and that that the actual average ROCE on the PSO contract from 2012-2015 is […] % (see above paragraphs (73) and (74)).
Člen 4
In light of the above (i.e. the ex ante analysis of ROCE by comparing it with the WACC, the use of an appropriate discount rate and the benchmarking analysis with other cruise operators), the Authority regards the expected profit agreed ex ante as a reasonable level for this type of activity, considering, inter alia, the risks involved (e.g. large fixed cost base, low income, additional costs from potential production deviations etc.).
Besedilo te odločbe v angleškem jeziku je edino verodostojno.
Furthermore, the profit margin foreseen was the result of a public procurement process (including negotiations), which, although it did not allow for the selection of an operator capable of providing the maritime service at the least cost to the community, took account of certain safeguards against overcompensation for the performance of the PSOs.
V Bruslju, 29. marca 2017
Additional requirements which may be necessary to ensure that the development of trade is not affected to an extent contrary to the interests of the EEA
Za Nadzorni organ Efte
The Authority takes note of the fact that the Norwegian authorities organised a tender process for the selection of the service provider to operate the Bergen – Kirkenes coastal route for the period 2012-2019.
Predsednik
Although the tender produced only one bid, there is no indication that this process has resulted in any distortions of competition in the maritime transport sector, neither has the Authority received any such allegations from relevant competitors.
Frank J. Büchel
It is further observed that the compensation for the HA does not allow the operator to cross-subsidise its commercial activities through, for example, a manifestly disproportionate allocation of the fixed common costs, nor does it allow the operator to do so by obtaining an excessive profit.
Član kolegija
Instead, the HA only covers the costs of the public service including a reasonable profit.
UL C 236, 30.6.2016, str. 29, in Dopolnilo EGP št. 36, 30.6.2016, str. 14.
The Authority therefore does not find it required to impose additional conditions to ensure compatibility of the HA with the EEA Agreement but, nevertheless, invites the Norwegian authorities to consider its recommendation indicated in paragraph (113).
Dokument št. 793209.
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
UL L 175, 5.7.2012, str. 19, in Dopolnilo EGP št. 37, 5.7.2012, str. 1.
Article 1
Glej www.doffin.no.
The compensation paid under the HA constitutes State aid pursuant to Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement.
Če indeks stroškov norveškega statističnega urada ni na voljo, se uporabi njegov indeks cen življenjskih potrebščin.
That aid was granted in breach of the notification obligation pursuant to Article 1(3) of Part I of Protocol 3.
Kot je navedeno v Odločbi Nadzornega organa št. 205/11/COL o Dopolnilnem sporazumu v zvezi s storitvami Hurtigruten (UL L 175, 5.7.2012, str. 19, in Dopolnilo EGP št. 37, 5.7.2012, str. 1), oddelek I.2: „Poleg storitve, ki je zajeta v [s]porazumu Hurtigruten, je podjetje Hurtigruten tudi komercialni prevoznik s ponudbo povratnih potovanj, izletov in postrežbe na relaciji Bergen–Kirkenes.
Article 2
V povezavi s to plovno potjo podjetje Hurtigruten zagotavlja tudi prevozne storitve v fjordu Geiranger, kar ne spada v področje uporabe [s]porazuma Hurtigruten.
The compensation granted under the HA is considered compatible on the basis of Article 59(2) of the EEA Agreement.
Poleg tega podjetje Hurtigruten ponuja tudi najrazličnejša križarjenja v različnih evropskih državah, v Rusiji, na Antarktiki, na območju Spitsbergena in na Grenlandiji.“
Article 3
Dokumenta št. 748323 in 715314.
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Norway.
Pritožnika opozarjata, da je bila v javnem razpisu za pogodbeno obdobje 2005–2012 višja sila kot posledica izrednih vremenskih razmer opredeljena kot hitrost vetra nad 25 m/s (močan vihar).
Article 4
Vendar pa so v veljavnem sporazumu Hurtigruten „izredne vremenske razmere“ opredeljene kot „take razmere na morju ali vetrne razmere, da kapitan ladje presodi, da ne bi bilo varno nadaljevati plovbe in/ali pristati v določenem pristanišču“.
Only the English language version of this decision is authentic.
To je po mnenju pritožnikov privedlo do tega, da je bila večina plovb v obdobju 2012–2013 v izbranih pristaniščih odpovedana pri hitrostih vetra, manjših od 15 m/s.
Done at Brussels, 29 March 2017.
Sodba Altmark Trans GmbH in Regierungspräsidium Magdeburg proti Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Altmark GmbH (Altmark), C-280/00, EU:C:2003:415, točka 75.
For the EFTA Surveillance Authority
Uredba Sveta (EGS) št. 3577/92 z dne 7. decembra 1992 o uporabi načela prostega pretoka storitev v pomorskem prometu med državami članicami (pomorska kabotaža) (UL L 364, 12.12.1992, str. 7), vključena v Sporazum EGP s Sklepom Skupnega odbora EGP št. 70/97 (UL L 30, 5.2.1998, str. 42, in Dopolnilo EGP št. 5, 5.2.1998, str. 175).
College Member
Sodba T-674/11, ECLI:EU:T:2015:684, točka 103.
OJ C 236, 30.6.2016, p. 29 and EEA Supplement No 36, 30.6.2016, p. 14.
SNCM, odstavek 197.
Document No 793209.
Pritožnika navajata, da so se po navedbah združenja norveških pristanišč stroški na obalni povezavi v obdobju 2009–2014 zvišali za približno 17 %.
Document No 798816.
Zvišanje je delno posledica splošnega zvišanja cen, delno zaradi povečanja povprečne bruto tonaže flote podjetja Hurtigruten, delno pa višjih stroškov vzdrževanja in razvoja infrastrukture zaradi strožjih predpisov in standardov za infrastrukturne projekte.
Documents Nos 827472 and 833077.
Uporaba pravil o državni pomoči za nadomestilo, dodeljeno za opravljanje storitev splošnega gospodarskega pomena (UL L 161, 13.6.2013, str. 12 (Priloga I), in Dopolnilo EGP št. 34, 13.6.2013, str. 1), odstavek 60.