ISSN 1725-2423 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275 |
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English edition |
Information and Notices |
Volume 49 |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance |
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Commission
11.11.2006 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/1 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
10 November 2006
(2006/C 275/01)
1 euro=
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
USD |
US dollar |
1,2864 |
JPY |
Japanese yen |
151,17 |
DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4576 |
GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,67230 |
SEK |
Swedish krona |
9,0888 |
CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,5933 |
ISK |
Iceland króna |
87,09 |
NOK |
Norwegian krone |
8,2005 |
BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
CYP |
Cyprus pound |
0,5777 |
CZK |
Czech koruna |
28,196 |
EEK |
Estonian kroon |
15,6466 |
HUF |
Hungarian forint |
260,80 |
LTL |
Lithuanian litas |
3,4528 |
LVL |
Latvian lats |
0,6962 |
MTL |
Maltese lira |
0,4293 |
PLN |
Polish zloty |
3,8326 |
RON |
Romanian leu |
3,5110 |
SIT |
Slovenian tolar |
239,68 |
SKK |
Slovak koruna |
36,198 |
TRY |
Turkish lira |
1,8600 |
AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,6755 |
CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,4531 |
HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
10,0126 |
NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,9336 |
SGD |
Singapore dollar |
2,0021 |
KRW |
South Korean won |
1 201,56 |
ZAR |
South African rand |
9,2970 |
CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
10,1169 |
HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,3225 |
IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
11 727,47 |
MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,6799 |
PHP |
Philippine peso |
64,159 |
RUB |
Russian rouble |
34,2400 |
THB |
Thai baht |
47,110 |
Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
11.11.2006 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/2 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises
(2006/C 275/02)
(Text with EEA relevance)
Aid No |
XS 2/06 |
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Member State |
Netherlands |
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Region |
Limburg |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
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Legal basis |
Algemene wet bestuursrecht, Algemene Subsidieverordening 2004 Provincie Limburg. Nadere subsidieregels voor de bevordering van de economische ontwikkeling |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
EUR 111 250 |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes, 15 % + 10 % (municipality on aid map) = 25 % of tangible and intangible one-off investments in assets |
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Date of implementation |
23 December 2005. No advance has yet been paid. |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 1 November 2007 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs Investment in data centre and software and investment in equipment (‘Health Buddy’) allowing remote medical assistance. |
Yes, small |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
No |
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Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Other services |
Yes, health care support services |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Provincie Limburg |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
Aid No |
XS 15/06 |
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Member State |
Netherlands |
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Region |
Gelderland |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
NOC*NSF te Arnhem |
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Legal basis |
Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, in particular Article 4 and Article 5, in conjunction with Subsidieregeling Sociaal Economisch Beleid Provincie Gelderland, Article 5.1 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
n/a. |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
EUR 500 000 one-off |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes. The total cost of the project is EUR 5 855 440. The eligible investment costs amount to EUR 5 319 940: the subsidy here is EUR 392 250. Consultancy costs amount to EUR 535 500: the subsidy here is EUR 107 750. The maximum aid intensity is EUR 500 000. |
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Date of implementation |
1 February 2006 (date of approving decision 17 January 2006) |
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Duration of scheme: |
The project is to run until 31 December 2007. The aid is a one-off measure. The obligation to pay became binding on 17 January 2006. Payment will take place after the measure has been publicly notified. |
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Objective of aid |
To promote innovation in top-level sport, which may result in new top-level sport products |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Other services |
Especially sectors associated with top-level sport: development of new top-level sport products and services |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Provincie Gelderland |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
n/a. |
Aid No |
XS 25/06 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Toscana |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Regional Economic Development Plan — Measure D loans. ‘Counterguarantee Fund for SMEs’ |
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Legal basis |
Delibera di Giunta Regionale n. 1195 del 23.12.2005 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
fondo di garanziaAnnual verall amount |
EUR 10 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
EUR 200 million |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
March 2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Regione Toscana |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
Aid No |
XS 43/06 |
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Member State |
Netherlands |
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Region |
Province of Zuid-Holland |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Darwin Business Partner B.V. |
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Legal basis |
Algemene subsidieverordening (Asv), hoofdstuk 6, Milieu, onderdeel regeling stimulering duurzame energie |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
EUR 504 045 (3,6 % of the total cost of the investment to Darwin Business Partner B.V.) |
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Loans guaranteed |
— |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
Date of decision 19 December 2005, conditional, payment after public notification. |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 1 July 2007 (building of plant). The applicant may request an advance of no more than 80 % of the sum to which it can expect to be entitled. If no use is made of this facility a single payment will be made 13 weeks after the final sum has been determined. |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs The objective of the project is to use synthesis gas from sources such as biomass to replace natural gas, a fossil fuel. The CO2 emissions generated by burning natural gas are avoided, and synthesis gas is introduced as an energy vector:
The PRISMa project will have a number of very desirable environmental effects:
The project is expected to replace 15 to 20 million m3 of natural gas per year, introduce gasification technology on an industrial scale, and act as a focal point for the expanding knowledge economy. The PRISMa project is for a relatively small energy production plant in Europoort. An initial operational unit is needed to make the installation of further units elsewhere attractive to other users (in horticultural areas or other industries). This will reduce the cost of energy. The approved grant of EUR540 045 amounts to 3,6 % of the tangible costs of building the plant. |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Provincie Zuid-Holland |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
Aid No |
XS 54/06 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Sardegna |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Support for craft enterprises in Sardinia:
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Legal basis |
L.R. 51/93 art. 10 bis Deliberazione della Giunta Regionale n. 2/18 del 17 gennaio 2006 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
The overall expenditure planned for the 2006 call for proposals is EUR 15 million. |
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Maximum aid intensity |
Capital contribution amounting to 30 % of the eligible investment throughout the region and 35 % in the most disadvantaged provinces of Sardinia. The aid intensity may not exceed 35 % net grant equivalent, plus 15 % gross grant equivalent for SMEs. Funding under Article 10 bis of Regional Law 51/93 is granted in compliance with the ceilings and obligations laid down in the relevant Community rules and will be implemented during the period of validity with automatic adjustment to the forecasts of the new regional aid map |
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Date of implementation |
1.3.2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006, when Regulation No 70/2001 expires |
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Objective of aid |
To develop the regional productive base by providing a capital contribution to SMEs in the craft sector for investment programmes that must be intended to launch new initiatives and/or consolidate existing ones by building new installations or expanding, modernising, restructuring, converting or transferring existing ones. |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All SMEs on the register of craft enterprises within the meaning of Law 443/85, with the exception of sensitive sectors |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Regione autonoma della Sardegna — Assessorato del turismo, artigianato e commercio |
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Website |
www.regione.sardegna.it |
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Large individual aid grants |
Aid to SMEs on the register of craft enterprises within the meaning of Law 443/85 and engaged in the processing and marketing of agricultural products is granted in accordance with Regulation 1/2004. |
Aid No |
XS 84/06 |
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Member State |
Czech Republic |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Aid in the form of subsidised bank guarantees to support business recovery of SMEs affected by the 2006 flooding on the territory of the Czech Republic. |
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Legal basis |
Zákon č. 47/2002 Sb., o podpoře malého a středního podnikání |
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Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 Commission Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 5 illionm |
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Loans guaranteed |
EUR 10 million |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
EUR 0,03 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
EUR 0,3 million |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
2.5.2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 30.6.2007 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
Aid No |
XS 95/06 |
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Member State |
United Kingdom |
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Region |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Scruton & Co (Builders) Ltd |
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Legal basis |
Local Government Act 2000 |
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Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
GBP 0,797 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
From:22 May 2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until:30 June 2007 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
Aid No |
XS 96/06 |
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Member State |
United Kingdom |
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Region |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Immingham Industrial Estate Ltd |
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Legal basis |
Local Government Act 2000 |
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Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
GBP 1 340 516 |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
From:22 May 2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until:30 June 2007 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
Aid No |
XS 101/06 |
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Member State |
United Kingdom |
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Region |
West Wales & The Valleys Objective 1 Region |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Antur Penllyn |
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Legal basis |
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Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
GBP 7 380 |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
From 05 July 2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31st December 2006 NB: As noted above, the grant was committed prior to 31 December 2006. Payments against this commitment will, potentially (in line with N +2 ) continue until 30th June 2008 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Other services Tourism |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
National Assembly for Wales |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
Aid No |
XS 117/06 |
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Member State |
United Kingdom |
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Region |
West Wales & the Valleys Objective 1 Region |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Construction and Technology Support Centre |
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Legal basis |
Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/99 |
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The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Regulations 2000 (No/906/2000) The Structural Funds (National Assembly for Wales) Designation 2000 |
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Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
GBP 0,013 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
From 1.7.2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006 NB: As noted above, the grant was committed prior to 31 December 2006. Payments against this commitment will, potentially (in line with N + 2) continue until 30 June 2008. |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes - |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Other services (Construction) |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Welsh European Funding Office |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/10 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4449 — KKR/SIF (Tarkett))
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(2006/C 275/03)
(Text with EEA relevance)
1. |
On 3 November2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (‘KKR’, USA) and the Deconinck Familiy (France), via Société d'Investissement Familiale (‘SIF’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Tarkett S.A. (‘Tarkett’ France), presently controlled by the Deconinck Family, by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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. |
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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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M. 4449 — KKR/SIF (Tarkett) to the following address:
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11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/11 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4444 — GE/Banque Artesia Nederland)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(2006/C 275/04)
(Text with EEA relevance)
1. |
On 31 October 2006, 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 General Electric Company (‘GE’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Banque Artesia Nederland NV (‘BAN’, the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares. |
2. |
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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3. |
On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4444 — GE/Banque Artesia Nederland, to the following address:
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11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/12 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4452 — Swiss Re/GE Life)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(2006/C 275/05)
(Text with EEA relevance)
1. |
On 3 November 2006, 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 Swiss Reinsurance Company (‘Swiss Re’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings GE Live Group Limited, GE Life Services Limited and GE Insurance Holdings Limited (together ‘GE Life’, UK) by way of purchase of shares. |
2. |
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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3. |
On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4452 — Swiss Re/GE Life, to the following address:
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11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/13 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4448 — ICA Baltic/RIMI Baltic)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(2006/C 275/06)
(Text with EEA relevance)
1. |
On 2 November 2006, 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 ICA Baltic AB, a 100 % subsidiary of ICA AB (together ‘ICA’, Sweden), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of the joint venture Rimi Baltic AB (‘Rimi’, Sweden), between ICA and Ruokakesko OY (‘Kesko’, Finland), by way of purchase of shares. |
2. |
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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3. |
On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number Case COMP/M.4448 — ICA Baltic/RIMI Baltic, to the following address:
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11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/14 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4454 — TPG/Télédiffusion de France)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(2006/C 275/07)
(Text with EEA relevance)
1. |
On 3 November 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the private equity funds TPG Advisors IV, L.P. and TPG Advisors V, L.P. (together ‘TPG’) (United States), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Télédiffusion de France (France) by way of purchase of shares. |
2. |
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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3. |
On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number Case COMP/M.4454 — TPG/Télédiffusion de France, to the following address:
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11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/15 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4434 — Ricoh/Danka)
(2006/C 275/08)
(Text with EEA relevance)
1. |
On 3 November 2006, 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 Ricoh Europe B.V. (‘Ricoh’, the Netherlands), a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd, Japan, acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation, control of the undertakings Danka Austria GmbH (Austria), Danka Belgium NV/SA (Belgium), Danka Danmark A/S (Denmark), Danka Deutschland Holding GmbH (Germany), Danka Office Products B.V. (the Netherlands), Danka Netherlands B.V. (the Netherlands), Danka Holdings B.V. (the Netherlands), Danka Holding France Sarl (France), Danka Holdings Iberia SA (Spain), Danka Holdings S.A. (Switzerland), Danka Sverige AB (Sweden), Danka Italia SpA (Italy), Danka Norge AS (Norway) and Danka UK plc (United Kingdom) (together ‘Danka’) by way of purchase of shares. |
2. |
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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3. |
On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number Case COMP/M.4434 — Ricoh/Danka, to the following address:
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11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/16 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises
(2006/C 275/09)
(Text with EEA relevance)
Aid No |
XS 35/06 |
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Member State |
Greece |
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Region |
Countrywide |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Aid scheme. Aid for business plans of small and medium-sized undertakings operating as industrial subcontractors and covered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 |
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Legal base |
Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, Υπουργικές Αποφάσεις: 23.74.1339.1.2006 και 23.75.1340.1.2006 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
The measure was announced in January 2006 and the public aid was established at EUR 17 million, within the period of application of the operational programme for ‘Competitiveness’ (2000-2006) |
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Maximum aid intensity |
Grant up to 55 % |
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Date of application |
January 2006 |
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Duration of scheme |
2001-2006 |
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Objective of aid |
The purpose of the measure is to support industrial subcontracting and is addressed to manufacturing small and medium-sized undertakings (SMEs) that do more than 50 % of their business (on average over at least the last three years) via industrial subcontracting, with the aim of modernising their production process and in general their range of operations, by carrying out a comprehensive plan lasting 16 months. A small or medium-sized industrial subcontracting undertaking is an SME that manufactures a product on the basis of instructions and designs from an industrial client and on behalf of that client, so that the client undertaking can incorporate the product into its final product. |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All manufacturing, except for:
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
The maximum amount of the eligible co-funded budget of each business plan is EUR 1 200 000 |
Aid No |
XS 71/06 |
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Member State: |
Cyprus |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Access to Research Infrastructure Programme 2006 |
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Legal basis |
Απόφαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της 9ης Φεβρουαρίου 2006 για επαναπροκήρυξη για το 2006 των Προγραμμάτων που προκηρύχθηκαν από το Ίδρυμα κατά την τριετία 2003-2005 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
0,6 EUR million |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes: 75 % |
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Date of implementation |
26.4.2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Ίδρυμα Προώθησης Έρευνας [Fondation pour la promotion de la recherche] |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes: the plan does not apply to large individual aid grants |
Aid No |
XS 72/06 |
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Member State |
Cyprus |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Programme of Research Cooperation with Distinguished Overseas Scientists 2006 |
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Legal basis |
Απόφαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της 9ης Φεβρουαρίου 2006 για επαναπροκήρυξη για το 2006 των Προγραμμάτων που προκηρύχθηκαν από το Ίδρυμα κατά την τριετία 2003-2005 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 0,51 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes: 75 % |
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Date of implementation |
26.4.2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Ίδρυμα Προώθησης Έρευνας (Fondation pour la promotion de la recherche) |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes: the plan does not apply to large individual aid grants |
Aid No |
XS 112/05 |
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Member State |
The Republic of Lithuania |
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Title of aid scheme or name of the company receiving individual aid |
Activity area ‘Investment for improvement and rationalisation of deforestation and logging’ of the Rural development and fisheries priority measure ‘Forestry’ of the Lithuanian Single Programming Document 2004-2006 |
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Legal Basis |
Lietuvos Respublikos žemes ūkio ministro 2004 m. liepos 16 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-437 „Dėl gairių pareiškėjams, teikiantiems projektus paramai gauti pagal Lietuvos 2004-2006 metu. Bendrojo programavimo dokumento (BPD) Kaimo plėtros ir žuvininkystės prioriteto priemonę „Miškų ūkis“ patvirtinimo“ (Žin., 2004, Nr. 121-4449). |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 0,2 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
1.9.2004 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 30.6.2007 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Other Services |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
No |
Aid No |
XS 114/06 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Consultancy aid to SMEs, pursuant to measure D3 of the regional operational programme (ROP) for structural measures taken by the region of Valle d'Aosta to meet Objective 3 in the period 2000-06 |
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Legal basis |
Deliberazione della Giunta regionale n. 2930 del 30.8.2004 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 0,15 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
1.1.2005 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 30.6.2005 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta — Assessorato attività produttive e politiche del lavoro — Dipartimento industria, artigianato ed energia |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation, the measure excludes individual aid grants or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid,
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Yes |
Aid No |
XS 120/05 |
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Member State |
Cyprus |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Programme of research cooperation with distinguished scientists abroad |
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Legal basis |
Απόφαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου του Ιδρύματος Προώθησης Έρευνας ημερομηνίας 2.2.2005 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 0,47 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes: -75 % |
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Date of implementation |
19 May 2005 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
The closing date for the submission of research proposals is 7 October 2005 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Ίδρυμα Προώθησης Έρευνας (Fondation pour la promotion de la recherche) |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes: the grant ceiling is EUR 170 000 |
Aid No |
XS 133/06 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Calabria |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Incentives for commercial undertakings under Article 16(1) of Law No 266 of 7 August 1997. |
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Legal basis |
Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater; Legge nazionale 7 agosto 1997, n. 266 art.16 comma 1; Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8983 |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
The overall amount is EUR 10 597 244,14, with estimated expenditure of EUR 1 000 000 in 2007 and EUR 9 597 244,14 in 2008 |
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Loans guaranteed |
No assistance is granted for loans |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
21 July 2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Other services |
Yes, commercial sector. |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Regione Calabria |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
No |
Aid No |
XS 134/06 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Calabria |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Investment by undertakings for demand for services — Action 4.1 of the ROP for Calabria 2000-2006. |
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Legal basis |
Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater; Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8982. |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
The overall amount is EUR 3 million, with estimated expenditure of EUR 1 million in 2007 and EUR 2 million in 2008. |
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Loans guaranteed |
No assistance is granted for loans. |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
21 July 2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Other manufacturing |
Yes |
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Financial services |
Yes |
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Other services |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Regione Calabria |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
No |
Aid No |
XS 135/06 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Calabria |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Innovation centres set up by SMEs within PIT (Integrated Territorial Programme) areas to strengthen production systems and production chains — Action 4.2.b. |
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Legal basis |
Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater; Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8986. |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
The overall amount is EUR 13 156 845, with estimated expenditure of EUR 3 000 000 in 2007 and EUR 10 156 845 in 2008 |
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Loans guaranteed |
No assistance is granted for loans. |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
21 July 2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Other manufacturing |
Yes |
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Other services |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Regione Calabria |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
No |
Aid No |
XS 136/06 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Calabria |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Tangible and intangible investments carried out by export consortia — Action 4.2.d of the ROP for Calabria 2000-2006. |
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Legal basis |
Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater; Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8986. |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
The overall amount is EUR 4 million, with estimated expenditure of EUR 1 million in 2007 and EUR 3 million in 2008 |
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Loans guaranteed |
No assistance is granted for loans |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
21 July 2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Other manufacturing |
Yes |
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Other services |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Regione Calabria |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
No |
Aid No |
XS 137/06 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Calabria |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Investment by commercial undertakings in rural and mountain areas — Action 4.1.c of the ROP for Calabria 2000-2006. |
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Legal basis |
Legge regionale 2 maggio 2001, n. 7, art 31 quater; Decreto dirigenziale 17 luglio 2007, n. 8985. |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
The overall amount is EUR 5 million, with estimated expenditure of EUR 2 million in 2007 and EUR 3 million in 2008 |
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Loans guaranteed |
No assistance is granted for loans. |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
21 July 2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2006 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Other services |
Yes, commercial sector. |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Regione Calabria |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
No |
11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/25 |
Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India
(2006/C 275/10)
The Commission has received a complaint pursuant to Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (‘the basic Regulation’) (1), alleging that imports of dihydromyrcenol, originating in India (‘the country concerned’), are being dumped and are thereby causing material injury to the Community industry.
1. Complaint
The complaint was lodged on 29 September 2006 by the following Community producers: Destilaciones Bordas Chinchurreta S.A. and Sensient Fragances S.A. (‘the complainants’) representing a major proportion, in this case more than 25 % of the total Community production of dihydromyrcenol.
2. Product
The product allegedly being dumped is dihydromyrcenol of a purity by weight of 93 % or more, originating in India (‘the product concerned’), normally declared within CN code ex 2905 22 90. This CN code is only given for information.
3. Allegation of dumping
The allegation of dumping in respect of India is based on a comparison of normal value established on the basis of domestic prices, with the export prices of the product concerned when sold for export to the Community.
On this basis, the dumping margin calculated is significant.
4. Allegation of injury
The complainants have provided evidence that imports of the product concerned from India have increased overall in absolute terms and in terms of market share.
It is alleged that the volumes and the prices of the imported product concerned have, among other consequences, had a negative impact on the market share held and the level of prices charged by the Community industry, resulting in substantial adverse effects on the overall performance and the financial situation of the Community industry.
5. Procedure
Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that the complaint has been lodged by or on behalf of the Community industry and that there is sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of a proceeding, the Commission hereby initiates an investigation pursuant to Article 5 of the basic Regulation.
5.1. Procedure for the determination of dumping and injury
The investigation will determine whether the product concerned originating in India is being dumped and whether this dumping has caused injury.
(a) Sampling
In view of the apparent large number of parties involved in this proceeding, the Commission may decide to apply sampling in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation.
(i) Sampling for exporters/producers in India
In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all exporters/producers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known by contacting the Commission and providing the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the format indicated in point 7:
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name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
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the turnover in local currency and the volume in kg of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
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the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in kg for the product concerned on the domestic market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
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whether the company intends to claim an individual margin (2) (individual margins can only be claimed by producers), |
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the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned, |
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the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling (export and/or domestic) of the product concerned, |
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any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
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by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below. |
In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of exporters/producers, the Commission will, in addition, contact the authorities of the exportingcountry, and any known associations of exporters/producers.
(ii) Sampling for importers
In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all importers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known to the Commission and to provide the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the formats indicated in point 7:
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name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
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the total turnover in euro of the company during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
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the total number of employees, |
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the precise activities of the company with regard to the product concerned, |
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the volume in kg and value in euro of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006 of the imported product concerned originating in India, |
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the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling of the product concerned, |
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any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
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by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below. |
In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of importers, the Commission will, in addition, contact any known associations of importers.
(iii) Final selection of the samples
All interested parties wishing to submit any relevant information regarding the selection of the samples must do so within the time limit set in point 6(b)(ii).
The Commission intends to make the final selection of the samples after having consulted the parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample.
Companies included in the samples must reply to a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(b)(iii) and must cooperate within the framework of the investigation.
If sufficient co-operation is not forthcoming, the Commission may base its findings, in accordance with Articles 17(4) and 18 of the basic Regulation, on the facts available. A finding based on facts available may be less advantageous to the party concerned, as explained in point 8.
(b) Questionnaires
In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the Community industry and to any association of producers in the Community, to the sampled exporters/producers in India, to any association of exporters/producers, to the sampled importers, to any association of importers named in the complaint, and to the authorities of the exporting country concerned.
Exporters/producers in India claiming an individual margin, with a view to the application of Articles 17(3) and 9(6) of the basic Regulation, must submit a completed questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii) of this notice. They therefore have to request a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(i). However, such parties should be aware that if sampling is applied to exporters/producers, the Commission may nonetheless decide not to calculate an individual margin for them, if the number of exporters/producers is so large that individual examination would be unduly burdensome and would prevent the timely completion of the investigation.
(c) Collection of information and holding of hearings
All interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known, submit information other than questionnaire replies and to provide supporting evidence. This information and supporting evidence has to reach the Commission within the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii).
Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request showing that there are particular reasons why they should be heard. This request must be made within the time limit set in point 6(a)(iii).
5.2. Procedure for assessment of Community interest
In accordance with Article 21 of the basic Regulation and in the event that the allegations of dumping and injury caused thereby are substantiated, a decision will be reached as to whether the adoption of anti-dumping measures would not be against the Community interest. For this reason the Community industry, importers, their representative associations, representative users and representative consumer organisations, provided that they prove that there is an objective link between their activity and the product concerned, may, within the general time limits set in point 6(a)(ii), make themselves known and provide the Commission with information. The parties which have acted in conformity with the precedent sentence may request a hearing setting the particular reasons why they should be heard within the time limit set in point 6(a)(iii). It should be noted that any information submitted pursuant to Article 21 will only be taken into account if supported by factual evidence at the time of submission.
6. Time limits
(a) General time limits
(i) For parties to request a questionnaire
All interested parties should request a questionnaire as soon as possible, but not later than 15 days after the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.
(ii) For parties to make themselves known, to submit questionnaire replies and any other information
All interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 40 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified. Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party's making itself known within the aforementioned period.
Companies selected in a sample must submit questionnaire replies within the time limits specified in point 6(b)(iii).
(iii) Hearings
All interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40 day time limit.
(b) Specific time limit in respect of sampling
(i) |
The information specified in points 5.1(a)(i) and 5.1(a)(ii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
(ii) |
All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5.1(a)(iii) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
(iii) |
The questionnaire replies from sampled parties must reach the Commission within 37 days from the date of the notification of their inclusion in the sample. |
7. Written submissions, questionnaire replies and correspondence
All submissions and requests made by interested parties must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified) and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this notice, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ‘Limited’ (4) and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of the basic Regulation, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’.
Commission address for correspondence:
European Commission |
Directorate General for Trade |
Directorate B |
Office: J-79 5/16 |
B-1049 Brussels |
Fax (32-2) 295 65 05 |
8. Non-cooperation
In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, provisional or final findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.
Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of the facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially and findings are therefore based on facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.
9. Schedule of the investigation
The investigation will be concluded, according to Article 6(9) of the basic Regulation within 15 months of the date of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. According to Article 7(1) of the basic Regulation, provisional measures may be imposed no later than 9 months from the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.
(1) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1, as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).
(2) Individual margins may be claimed pursuant to Article 17(3) of the basic Regulation for companies not included in the sample.
(3) For guidance on the meaning of related companies, please refer to Article 143 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1).
(4) This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 19 of the basic Regulation and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-dumping Agreement).
11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/29 |
Notice of initiation of an anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India
(2006/C 275/11)
The Commission has received a complaint pursuant to Article 10 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2026/97 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community (‘the basic Regulation’) (1), alleging that imports of dihydromyrcenol, originating in India (‘the country concerned’), are being subsidized and are thereby causing material injury to the Community industry.
1. Complaint
The complaint was lodged on 29 September 2006 by the following Community producers: Destilaciones Bordas Chinchurreta S.A. and Sensient Fragances S.A. (‘the complainants’) representing a major proportion, in this case more than 25 % of the total Community production of dihydromyrcenol.
2. Product
The product allegedly being subsidized is dihydromyrcenol of a purity by weight of 93 % or more, originating in India ('the product concerned'), normally declared within CN code ex 2905 22 90. This CN code is only given for information.
3. Allegation of subsidization
It is alleged that the producers of the product concerned from India have benefited from a number of subsidies granted by the Government of India and from regional subsidies. These subsidies consist of schemes conferring benefits to industries located in special economic zones/export oriented units, the duty entitlement passbook scheme, duty-free replenishment certificate, the advance licences/the advance release orders scheme, the export promotion capital goods scheme, the export credit scheme, the income tax incentive for research and development, an income tax exemption, the package scheme of incentives of the Government of Maharashtra and the package scheme of incentives of the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
It is alleged that the above schemes are subsidies since they involve a financial contribution from the Government of India or other regional Governments and confer a benefit to the recipients, i.e. to exporters/producers of dihydromyrcenol. They are alleged to be contingent upon export performance, or limited to specific companies and therefore specific and countervailable.
4. Allegation of injury
The complainants have provided evidence that imports of the product concerned from India have increased overall in absolute terms and in terms of market share.
It is alleged that the volumes and the prices of the imported product concerned have, among other consequences, had a negative impact on the market share held and the level of prices charged by the Community industry, resulting in substantial adverse effects on the overall performance and the financial situation of the Community industry.
5. Procedure
Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that the complaint has been lodged by or on behalf of the Community industry and that there is sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of a proceeding, the Commission hereby initiates an investigation pursuant to Article 10 of the basic Regulation.
5.1. Procedure for the determination of subsidization and injury
The investigation will determine whether the product described in point 2 originating in India is being subsidized and whether this subsidization has caused injury.
(a) Sampling
In view of the apparent large number of parties involved in this proceeding, the Commission may decide to apply sampling in accordance with Article 27 of the basic Regulation.
(i) Sampling for exporters/producers in India
In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all exporters/producers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known by contacting the Commission and providing the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the format indicated in point 7:
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name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
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the turnover in local currency and the volume in kg of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
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the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in kg for the product concerned on the domestic market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
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whether the company intends to claim an individual subsidy rate (2) (individual subsidy rates can only be claimed by producers), |
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the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned, |
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the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling (export and/or domestic) of the product concerned, |
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any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
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by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below. |
In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of exporters/producers, the Commission will, in addition, contact the authorities of the exporting country, and any known associations of exporters/producers.
(ii) Sampling for importers
In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all importers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known to the Commission and to provide the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the formats indicated in point 7:
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name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
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the total turnover in euro of the company during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006, |
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the total number of employees, |
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the precise activities of the company with regard to the product concerned, |
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the volume in kg and value in euro of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006 of the imported product concerned originating in India, |
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the names and the precise activities of all related companies (3) involved in the production and/or selling of the product concerned, |
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any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
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by providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below. |
In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of importers, the Commission will, in addition, contact any known associations of importers.
(iii) Final selection of the samples
All interested parties wishing to submit any relevant information regarding the selection of the sample must do so within the time limit set in point 6(b)(ii).
The Commission intends to make the final selection of the samples after having consulted the parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample.
Companies included in the samples must reply to a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(b)(iii) and must cooperate within the framework of the investigation.
If sufficient co-operation is not forthcoming, the Commission may base its findings, in accordance with Articles 27(4) and 28 of the basic Regulation, on the facts available. A finding based on facts available may be less advantageous to the party concerned, as explained in point 8.
(b) Questionnaires
In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the Community industry and to any association of producers in the Community, to the sampled exporters/producers in India, to any association of exporters/producers, to the sampled importers, to any association of importers named in the complaint, and to the authorities of the exporting country concerned.
Exporters/producers in India claiming an individual subsidy rate, with a view to the application of Articles 27(3) and 15(3) of the basic Regulation, must submit a completed questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii) of this notice. They therefore have to request a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(i). However, such parties should be aware that if sampling is applied to exporters/producers, the Commission may nonetheless decide not to calculate an individual subsidy rate for them, if the number of exporters/producers is so large that individual examination would be unduly burdensome and would prevent the timely completion of the investigation.
(c) Collection of information and holding of hearings
All interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known, submit information other than questionnaire replies and to provide supporting evidence. This information and supporting evidence has to reach the Commission within the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii).
Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request showing that there are particular reasons why they should be heard. This request must be made within the time limit set in point 6(a)(iii).
5.2. Procedure for assessment of Community interest
In accordance with Article 31 of the basic Regulation and in the event that the allegations of subsidization and injury caused thereby are substantiated, a decision will be reached as to whether the adoption of anti-subsidy measures would not be against the Community interest. For this reason the Community industry, importers, their representative associations, representative users and representative consumer organisations, provided that they prove that there is an objective link between their activity and the product concerned, may, within the general time limits set in point 6(a)(ii), make themselves known and provide the Commission with information. The parties which have acted in conformity with the precedent sentence may request a hearing setting the particular reasons why they should be heard within the time limit set in point 6(a)(iii). It should be noted that any information submitted pursuant to Article 31 will only be taken into account if supported by factual evidence at the time of submission.
6. Time limits
(a) General time limits
(i) For parties to request a questionnaire
All interested parties should request a questionnaire as soon as possible, but not later than 15 days after the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.
(ii) For parties to make themselves known, to submit questionnaire replies and any other information
All interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 40 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified. Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party's making itself known within the aforementioned period.
Companies selected in a sample must submit questionnaire replies within the time limits specified in point 6(b)(iii).
(iii) Hearings
All interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40 day time limit.
(b) Specific time limit in respect of sampling
(i) |
The information specified in point 5.1(a)(i) and 5.1(a)(ii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
(ii) |
All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5.1(a)(iii) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
(iii) |
The questionnaire replies from sampled parties must reach the Commission within 37 days from the date of the notification of their inclusion in the sample. |
7. Written submissions, questionnaire replies and correspondence
All submissions and requests made by interested parties must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified) and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this notice, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ‘Limited (4)’ and, in accordance with Article 29(2) of the basic Regulation, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’.
Commission address for correspondence:
European Commission |
Directorate General for Trade |
Directorate B |
Office: J-79 5/16 |
B-1049 Brussels |
Fax (32-2) 295 65 05 |
8. Non-cooperation
In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, provisional or final findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 28 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.
Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of the facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially and findings are therefore based on facts available in accordance with Article 28 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.
9. Schedule of the investigation
The investigation will be concluded, according to Article 11(9) of the basic Regulation within 13 months of the date of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. According to Article 12(1) of the basic Regulation, provisional measures may be imposed no later than 9 months from the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.
(1) OJ L 288, 21.10.97, p. 1, as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).
(2) Individual margins may be claimed pursuant to Article 27(3) of the basic Regulation for companies not included in the sample.
(3) For guidance on the meaning of related companies, please refer to Article 143 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1).
(4) This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 29 of the basic Regulation and Article 12 of the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.
11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/33 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises
(2006/C 275/12)
(Text with EEA relevance)
Aid No |
XS 28/05 |
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Member State |
France |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Tax credit for marketing expenditure |
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Legal basis |
Articles 244 quater H, 199 ter G, 220 I et 223 O i du code général des impôts (article 23 de la loi de finances pour 2005) |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 25 million |
Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
1.1.2005 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
No fixed duration |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Limited to specific sectors |
No |
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All services |
Yes |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Aid No |
XS 113/05 |
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Member State |
The Republic of Lithuania |
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Region |
Lithuania |
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Title of aid scheme or name of the company receiving individual aid |
Activity areas ‘Diversification of agriculture and relevant economic sectors in order to achieve a comprehensive range of economic activities and create alternative income sources’ and ‘Encouraging rural tourism and craft activities’ of the Rural development and fisheries priority measure ‘Promoting the adaptation and the development of rural areas’ of the Lithuanian Single Programming Document 2004-2006 |
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Legal Basis |
Lietuvos Respublikos žemes ūkio ministro 2004 m. liepos 16 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-445 „Dėl Gairių pareiškėjams, teikiantiems projektus paramai gauti pagal Lietuvos 2004-2006 metų bendrojo programavimo dokumento Kaimo plėtros ir žuvininkystės prioriteto priemones“ Kaimo vietovių pritaikymo ir plėtros skatinimas veiklos sritis „Žemes ūkio ir artimų ekonomines veiklos sektorių įvairinimas, siekiant įvairiapusio ekonomines veiklos pobūdžio ir alternatyviu. pajamų šaltinių“ bei „Kaimo turizmo ir amatu skatinimas“, patvirtinimo (Zin., 2004, Nr. 121-4457) |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 1,7 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
|
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Loans guaranteed |
|
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
10.8.2004 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 30.6.2007 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Other Services |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Lietuvos Respublikos žemes ūkio ministerija |
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Large individual aid grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
No |
Aid No |
XS 138/06 |
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Member State |
Spain |
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Region |
Cataluña |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Grant to promote the consumption of recycled material and subproducts |
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Legal basis |
Resolución MAH/2577/2006, de 19 de julio, por la que se aprueban las bases y se hace pública la convocatoria de subvenciones destinadas a impulsar el consumo de materias recuperadas y subproductos. (DOGC núm. 4689 de 2.8.2006) |
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Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 4 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
|
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Individual aid |
Total amount of aid |
|
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Loans guaranteed |
|
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) and Article 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
2.8.2006 |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2007 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sectors concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Agencia Residuos de Cataluña |
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Large individual grants |
In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/35 |
Guidelines on National Regional aid for 2007-2013 (1)
National regional State aid map: Malta
(2006/C 275/13)
(Text with EEA relevance)
N 631/2006 — MALTA
National regional State aid map 1.1.2007-31.12.2013
(Approved by the Commission on 12.10.2006)
Zone Code |
Zone Name |
Ceiling for regional investment aid (2) (applicable to large enterprises) |
1. Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(a) of the EC Treaty until 31.12.2013 |
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MT |
Malta |
30 % |
(2) For investment projects with eligible expenditure not exceeding EUR 50 million this ceiling is increased by 10 percentage points for medium sized companies and 20 percentage points for small companies as defined in the Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36). For large investment projects with eligible expenditure exceeding EUR 50 million, this ceiling is subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 67 of the Guidelines on national regional aid for 2007-2013.
11.11.2006 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 275/36 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.4208 — Petroplus/European Petroleum Holdings)
(2006/C 275/14)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 29 May 2006, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4208. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://ec.europa.eu/eur-lex/lex) |