Opinion of the Advisory Committee on restrictive agreements and dominant positions given at its meeting of 3 December 2010 regarding a draft decision relating to Case COMP/39.309 (2) — LCD

Rapporteur: Denmark

2011/C 295/03

1. The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission on the basic amount of the fines.

2. The Advisory Committee agrees the Commission on the increase of the basic amount to ensure a sufficient deterrent effect.

3. The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission on the reductions of the fines based on the 2002 Leniency Notice.

4. The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission's assessment of the inability to pay requests.

5. The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission on the final amounts of the fines.

6. The Advisory Committee recommends the publication of its opinion in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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