ISSN 1725-2423
Official Journal
of the European Union
C 261
English edition
Information and Notices
Volume 48
20 October 2005
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2005/C 261/3 |
Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers ( 1 ) |
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2005/C 261/4 |
Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers ( 1 ) |
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2005/C 261/5 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3999 — Gazprom/Sibneft) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2005/C 261/6 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.M.3980 — Canon/Canon España) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2005/C 261/7 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3939 — Electra/CVC/CPI) ( 1 ) |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 261/1 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
19 October 2005
(2005/C 261/01)
1 euro=
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,1950 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
138,07 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4628 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,68005 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
9,4695 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,5516 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
72,85 |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
7,8035 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9559 |
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CYP |
Cyprus pound |
0,5731 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
29,742 |
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EEK |
Estonian kroon |
15,6466 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
253,42 |
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LTL |
Lithuanian litas |
3,4528 |
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LVL |
Latvian lats |
0,6962 |
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MTL |
Maltese lira |
0,4293 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
3,9020 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
3,6062 |
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SIT |
Slovenian tolar |
239,52 |
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SKK |
Slovak koruna |
39,013 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
1,6400 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,5961 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,4068 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
9,2722 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,7130 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
2,0251 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 260,55 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
7,8733 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
9,6704 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,3630 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
12 075,48 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,510 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
66,603 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
34,2200 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
48,961 |
Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 261/2 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(2005/C 261/02)
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Belgium (Flemish Region)
Aid No: N 183/2004
Title: Cessation of livestock activities in the pigmeat, poultry and cattle sectors (extension of existing measures: N 699/00 and N 704/02)
Objective: To reduce environmental pollution caused by effluent from holdings by reducing the number of animals
Legal basis: Decreet van de Vlaamse Raad tot regeling van de vrijwillige, volledige en definitieve stopzetting van de productie van alle dierlijke mest, afkomstig van een of meerdere diersoorten.
Besluit van de Vlaamse Regering tot regeling van de vrijwillige, volledige en definitieve stopzetting van de productie van alle dierlijke mest, afkomstig van varkens.
Besluit van de Vlaamse Regering tot regeling van de vrijwillige, volledige en definitieve stopzetting van de productie van alle dierlijke mest, afkomstig van pluimvee.
Besluit van de Vlaamse Regering tot regeling van de vrijwillige, volledige en definitieve stopzetting van de productie van alle dierlijke mest, afkomstig van rundvee
Budget:
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Pigmeat sector: EUR 7 800 000 |
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Cattle sector: EUR 6 600 000 |
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Poultry sector: EUR 1 790 000 |
Aid intensity or amount: Up to 100 %
Duration: 2004
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: United Kingdom
Aid No: N 190/2004
Title: The National Non Food Crops Centre Scheme
Objective: Organisation of information campaigns and provision of technical support related to production, use and technologies pertaining to non-food crops
Legal basis: The Science and Technology Act 1965, Sec. 5
Budget: GBP 850 000 per annum
Aid intensity or amount: 100 % of eligible costs
Duration: Five years from the date of the approval by the Commission
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Italy (Valle d'Aosta)
Aid No: N 199/2005
Title: Draft Regional Law No 59/2004 amending aid scheme N 357/2000 on provisions concerning PDOs and PGIs
Objective: Aid to promote the production of PDOs and PGIs
Legal basis: Disegno di legge regionale n. 59/2004
Budget: EUR 5 000 000
Aid intensity or amount: In the first year of the scheme, 100 % of the cost of the control measures aimed at guaranteeing the authenticity of designations of origin or certificates of specific character within the context of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 (1). In subsequent years, the maximum percentage of assistance is to be gradually reduced: 90 % in the second year, 80 % in the third year, 70 % in the fourth year, 60 % in the fifth year and 50 % in the sixth year (aid is to be abolished as from the seventh year)
Duration:
Other details: Amendment to aid scheme N 357/2000 approved by Commission letter SG(2000)D/109511 dated 22 December 2000.
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Italy (Apulia)
Aid No: N 208/2005
Title: Assistance in farming areas affected by natural disasters (torrential rainfall in the province of Foggia during the period from 13 November to 20 December 2004)
Objective: To compensate for damage to agricultural production and farming structures as a result of bad weather
Legal basis: Decreto legislativo n. 102/2004
Budget: See the approved scheme (NN 54/A/04)
Aid intensity or amount: Up to 100 %
Duration: Measure applying an aid scheme approved by the Commission
Other information: Measure applying the scheme approved by the Commission under State aid NN 54/A/2004 (Commission letter C(2005) 1622 final, dated 7 June 2005).
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Spain
Aid No: N 210/2004
Title: Aid for the promotion of food products
Objective: To promote knowledge and consumption of food products
Legal basis: Orden APA 1390/2004 de 13 de mayo por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras y la convocatoria para el ejercicio 2004 de las subvenciones para acciones de promoción destinadas a fomentar el conocimiento y el consumo de productos alimentarios
Budget: EUR 2 518 000
Aid intensity or amount: Up to 50 % of the cost
Duration: One year
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Italy (Abruzzi)
Aid No: N 240/2005
Title: Assistance in farming areas affected by natural disasters (heavy snowfalls during the period from 25 January to 9 March 2005 in 40 municipalities in the Abruzzi region, province of Teramo)
Objective: To compensate for damage to agricultural production and to farming structures and infrastructure as a result of bad weather
Legal basis: Decreto legislativo n. 102/2004
Budget: See the approved scheme (NN 54/A/04)
Aid intensity or amount: Up to 100 % of the cost of the damage
Duration: Measure applying an aid scheme approved by the Commission
Other information: Measure applying the scheme approved by the Commission under State aid NN 54/A/2004 (Commission letter C(2005) 1622 final, dated 7 June 2005).
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Italy (Sicily)
Aid No: N 241/2005
Title: Assistance in farming areas affected by natural disasters (tornado of 9 December 2004 in the province of Ragusa)
Objective: To compensate for damage to agricultural production and farming structures as a result of bad weather
Legal basis: Decreto legislativo n. 102/2004
Budget: See the approved scheme (NN 54/A/04)
Aid intensity or amount: Up to 100 % of the cost of the damage
Duration: Measure applying an aid scheme approved by the Commission
Other details: Measure applying the scheme approved by the Commission under State aid NN 54/A/2004 (Commission letter C(2005) 1622 final, dated 7 June 2005)
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Denmark
Aid No: N 277/2005
Title: Financing of expenses paid by slaughterhouses and processing plants in relation to the monitoring of TSE among bovine animals, sheep and goats
Objective: Prevention of TSEs. The present aid scheme is a continuation of the State aid scheme N 341/2004, approved by the Commission by letter SG (2004) D/205873 of 15.12.2004 (‘the previous aid scheme’). The previous aid scheme ended on 31.12.2004. The Danish authorities have indicated that the present aid scheme is identical with the previous aid scheme except that TSE tests for bovine and ovine animals for slaughter will be eligible for State aid only if the tests are performed on animals subject to emergency slaughtering or animals aged over 24 months in which signs of an illness are observed in the slaughterhouse before slaughtering. Furthermore, 100 % aid would now be paid for the TSE tests on all goats whereas under the previous aid scheme aid was paid only for random testing.
Legal basis: Europa-Parlamentets og Rådets forordning (EF) nr. 999/2001 af 22. maj 2001, som ændret ved Kommissionens forordning (EF) nr. 1248/2001 af 22. juni 2001, (EF) nr. 1326/2001 af 29. juni 2001, (EF) nr. 270/2002 af 14. februar 2002, (EF) nr. 1874/2003 af 24. oktober 2004 og (EF) nr. 214/2005 af 9. februar 2005.
Dansk lov nr. 351 af 2. juni 1999 om dyresygdomme og infektioner; dansk lov nr. 432 af 9. juni 2004 om husdyrhold; bekendtgørelse nr. 1093 af 12. december 2003 om overvågning og forebyggelse af TSE hos får og geder
Budget: DKK 7,5 million (ca. EUR 1,005 million)
Aid intensity or amount: Variable.
Duration: Until 31.12.2005
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Italy
Aid No: N 278/2005
Title: 2001 interbranch agreement on industrial potatoes and private storage aid for ware potatoes
Objective: Aid for producer groups and associations, and private storage aid for ware potatoes
Legal basis: Accordo interprofessionale 2004 per le patate destinate alla trasformazione industriale e aiuto all'ammasso privato di patate alimentari
Budget: EUR 7 600 000
Aid intensity or amount: Varies according to the measure
Duration: One year (2005)
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Aid No: N 290/2005
Title: Lamb Promotion Scheme (Northern Ireland)
Objective: To advertise lamb as a generic product. The programme is administrated by the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)
Legal basis: Livestock Marketing Commission Act (Northern Ireland) 1967
Budget: GBP 100 000 (EUR 145 380)
Aid intensity or amount: Up to 100 % (para-fiscal levy)
Duration: Date of Commission approval until 30 November 2005
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1.
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20.10.2005 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 261/5 |
Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (1) (2)
(2005/C 261/03)
(Text with EEA relevance)
SWEDEN
Operating licences revoked
Category A: Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92
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Name of air carrier |
Address of air carrier |
Permitted to carry |
Decision effective since |
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Swedjet Airways AB 556528-2687 |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
1.9.2005 |
Category B: Operating licences including the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92
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Name of air carrier |
Address of air carrier |
Permitted to carry |
Decision effective since |
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Stanson Air AB 556394-5921 |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
7.3.2005 |
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Polar Helikopter i Kiruna AB 556461-4518 |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
9.3.2005 |
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Flyg AB Göta Vingar 556497-3161 |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
4.7.2005 |
(1) OJ No L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 1.
(2) Communicated to the European Commission before 31.8.2005.
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20.10.2005 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 261/6 |
Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (1) (2)
(2005/C 261/04)
(Text with EEA relevance)
UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Operating licences granted
Category B: Operating licences including the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92
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Address of air carrier |
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Decision effective since |
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AV8 Helicopters Limited |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
24.12.2004 |
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Helicharter Wales Limited |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
15.7.2004 |
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Metropix UK LLP |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
26.10.2004 |
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Pen-Avia Limited |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
16.8.2004 |
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Trans Euro Air Limited |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
13.8.2004 |
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Sovereign Business Link Limited |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
6.7.2004 |
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Stapleford Flying Club Limited t/a Select Air Charter |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
23.9.2004 |
Operating licences revoked
Category A: Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92
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Address of air carrier |
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Airfreight Express Limited |
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mail, cargo |
29.7.2004 |
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Buzz Stansted Limited |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
1.11.2004 |
Category B: Operating licences including the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92
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Name of air carrier |
Address of air carrier |
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All Charter Limited |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
23.9.2004 |
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Specialist Flying School Limited |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
7.7.2004 |
Change of name of license holder
Category A: Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92
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Cougar Leasing Limited t/a Flyglobespan — Globespan Airways Limited t/a Flyglobespan |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
18.10.2004 |
Category B: Operating licences including the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92
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New name of air carrier |
Address of air carrier |
Permitted to carry |
Decision effective since |
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Manhattan Air Limited — Manhattan Jet Charter Limited |
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passengers, mail, cargo |
16.9.2004 |
(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 1.
(2) Communicated to the European Commission before 31.8.2005.
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20.10.2005 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 261/8 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.3999 — Gazprom/Sibneft)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(2005/C 261/05)
(Text with EEA relevance)
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On 13 October 2005, 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 Gazprom Finance B.V. controlled by Gazprom (‘Gazprom’, Russia) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Siberian Oil Company (‘Sibneft’, Russia) 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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3999 — Gazprom/Sibneft, to the following address:
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20.10.2005 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 261/9 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.M.3980 — Canon/Canon España)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(2005/C 261/06)
(Text with EEA relevance)
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On 11 October 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Canon Europa N.V. (‘Canon’, The Netherlands) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon Inc. (Japan), will acquire sole control over Canon España S.A. (‘Canon España’, Spain) by way of share purchase. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are as follows:
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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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.M.3980 — Canon/Canon España, to the following address:
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20.10.2005 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 261/10 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.3939 — Electra/CVC/CPI)
(2005/C 261/07)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 27 September 2005, 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 web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site 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 32005M3939. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |