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Official Journal of the European Union, C 337, 14 September 2016
Official Journal of the European Union, C 337, 14 September 2016
Official Journal of the European Union, C 337, 14 September 2016
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2016/C 337/01 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8168 — Steinhoff International/Poundland) ( 1 ) |
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2016/C 337/02 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8118 — OpenGate Capital/Umicore Zinc Chemicals) ( 1 ) |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2016/C 337/03 |
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2016/C 337/04 |
Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) ( 1 ) |
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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
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2016/C 337/05 |
Commission communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations ( 1 ) |
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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
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European Commission |
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2016/C 337/06 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7878 — HeidelbergCement/Schwenk/Cemex Croatia) ( 1 ) |
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2016/C 337/07 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8205 — SEGRO/PSPIB/SELP/Gliwice 5 Logistics Asset) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2016/C 337/08 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8166 — THOM/Stroili Oro) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance |
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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14.9.2016 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 337/1 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case M.8168 — Steinhoff International/Poundland)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2016/C 337/01)
On 31 August 2016, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English language and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/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 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32016M8168. EUR-Lex is the online access to the European law. |
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14.9.2016 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 337/1 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case M.8118 — OpenGate Capital/Umicore Zinc Chemicals)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2016/C 337/02)
On 31 August 2016, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English language and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/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 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32016M8118. EUR-Lex is the online access to the European law. |
IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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14.9.2016 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 337/2 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
13 September 2016
(2016/C 337/03)
1 euro =
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,1247 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
114,98 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4437 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,84763 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
9,5380 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,0925 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
9,2315 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
27,021 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
309,80 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
4,3478 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
4,4460 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
3,3505 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,4938 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,4744 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
8,7254 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,5352 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
1,5318 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 263,43 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
16,0811 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
7,5138 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,4903 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
14 830,30 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,6377 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
53,665 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
72,8200 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
39,263 |
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BRL |
Brazilian real |
3,6809 |
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MXN |
Mexican peso |
21,3800 |
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INR |
Indian rupee |
75,2370 |
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
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14.9.2016 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 337/3 |
Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1))
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2016/C 337/04)
Decisions granting an authorisation
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Reference of the decision (2) |
Date of decision |
Substance name |
Holder of the authorisation |
Authorisation number |
Authorised use |
Date of expiry of review period |
Reasons for the decision |
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C(2016) 5644 |
7 September 2016 |
Lead sulfochromate yellow EC No 215-693-7, CAS No 1344-37-2 |
DCC Maastricht BV OR Sortieweg 39, 6219 NT Maastricht, Netherlands. |
REACH/16/3/0 |
Distribution and mixing of pigment powder in an industrial environment into solvent-based paints for non-consumer use. |
21 May 2022 |
In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socioeconomic benefits outweigh the risk to human health arising from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies in terms of their technical and economic feasibility for the applicant’s downstream users. The decision establishes reporting obligations on the authorisation holder and on its downstream users. |
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REACH/16/3/1 |
Industrial application of paints on metal surfaces (such as machines vehicles, structures, signs, road furniture, coil coating, etc.) |
21 May 2022 |
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REACH/16/3/2 |
Professional, non-consumer application of paints on metal surfaces (such as machines, vehicles, structures, signs, road furniture, etc.) or as road marking. |
21 May 2019 |
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REACH/16/3/3 |
Distribution and mixing pigment powder in an industrial environment into liquid or solid premix to colour plastic/plasticised articles for non-consumer use. |
21 May 2022 |
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REACH/16/3/4 |
Industrial use of solid or liquid colour premixes and pre-compounds containing pigment to colour plastic or plasticised articles for non-consumer use. |
21 May 2022 |
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REACH/16/3/5 |
Professional use of solid or liquid colour premixes and pre-compounds containing pigment in the application of hot melt road marking. |
21 May 2019 |
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Lead chromate molybdate sulfate red EC No 235-759-9 CAS No 12656-85-8 |
REACH/16/3/6 |
Distribution and mixing of pigment powder in an industrial environment into solvent-based paints for non-consumer use. |
21 May 2022 |
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REACH/16/3/7 |
Industrial application of paints on metal surfaces (such as machines vehicles, structures, signs, road furniture, coil coating, etc.) |
21 May 2022 |
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REACH/16/3/8 |
Professional, non-consumer application of paints on metal surfaces (such as machines, vehicles, structures, signs, road furniture, etc.) or as road marking. |
21 May 2019 |
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REACH/16/3/9 |
Distribution and mixing pigment powder in an industrial environment into liquid or solid premix to colour plastic/plasticised articles for non-consumer use. |
21 May 2022 |
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REACH/16/3/10 |
Industrial use of solid or liquid colour premixes and pre-compounds containing pigment to colour plastic or plasticised articles for non-consumer use. |
21 May 2022 |
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REACH/16/3/11 |
Professional use of solid or liquid colour premixes and pre-compounds containing pigment in the application of hot melt road marking. |
21 May 2019 |
(1) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
(2) The decision is available on the European Commission website at: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/reach/about/index_en.htm
NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES
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14.9.2016 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 337/6 |
Commission communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community
Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2016/C 337/05)
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Sweden |
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Concerned routes |
Gällivare-Stockholm (Arlanda) |
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Period of validity of the contract |
18 December 2016-26 October 2019 |
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Deadline for submission of tenders |
60 days after the date of publication of this tender invitation |
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Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the modified public service obligations can be obtained |
For further information please contact:
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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY
European Commission
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14.9.2016 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 337/7 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.7878 — HeidelbergCement/Schwenk/Cemex Croatia)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2016/C 337/06)
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On 5 September 2016, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings HeidelbergCement AG (Germany) and Schwenk Zement KG (Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking Cemex Hrvatska d.d. (Croatia) by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for HeidelbergCement: production and distribution of cement, clinker and other cement additives, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, concrete products, screed, asphalt and sand-lime brick stones, — for Schwenk: production of cement, clinker, ready-mixed concrete, concrete products and services as well as aggregates, — for Cemex Hrvatska: production of cement, clinker, ready-mixed concrete and aggregates in the Western Balkan region. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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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 (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.7878 — HeidelbergCement/Schwenk/Cemex Croatia, to the following address:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
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14.9.2016 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 337/8 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.8205 — SEGRO/PSPIB/SELP/Gliwice 5 Logistics Asset)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2016/C 337/07)
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On 7 September 2016, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which SEGRO plc (‘SEGRO’, UK) and Public Sector Pension Investment Board (‘PSPIB’, Canada) will indirectly through SEGRO European Logistics Partnership SARL (‘SELP’, Luxembourg), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of an income producing logistics asset in Poland (the ‘Target Asset’), which is currently under the indirect sole control of SEGRO, by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for SEGRO: ownership, asset management and development of modern warehousing, light industrial and data centre properties located around major conurbations and at key transportation hubs across a number of EU countries, — for PSPIB: investment of the pension plans of the Canadian Federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. It manages a diversified global portfolio including stocks, bonds and other fixed-income securities as well as investments in private equity, real estate, infrastructure and natural resources, — for the Target Asset: logistics warehouse asset in Gliwice, Poland, which is currently leased to a tenant in the manufacturing industry. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the 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 this 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 (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number Case M.8205 — SEGRO/PSPIB/SELP/Gliwice 5 Logistics Asset, to the following address:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
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14.9.2016 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 337/9 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.8166 — THOM/Stroili Oro)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2016/C 337/08)
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On 7 September 2016, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking THOM SAS (‘THOM’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Stroili Oro SpA (‘Stroili Oro’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for THOM: retail sale of jewellery and watches through a network of shops mostly located in France, — for Stroili Oro: retail sale of jewellery and watches through a network of shops located in Italy. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the 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 this 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 (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.8166 — THOM/Stroili Oro, to the following address:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.