ISSN 1725-2423
Official Journal
of the European Union
C 150
English edition
Information and Notices
Volume 50
4 July 2007
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
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2007/C 150/01 |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
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2007/C 150/02 |
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2007/C 150/03 |
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2007/C 150/04 |
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2007/C 150/05 |
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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
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2007/C 150/06 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4653 — MBDA/Bayern-Chemie) ( 1 ) |
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2007/C 150/07 |
Communication from the Kingdom of Belgium in connection with Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons ( 1 ) |
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2007/C 150/08 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4712 — ERG/IPM/ISAB Energy Services) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2007/C 150/09 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4736 — Altor/Wrist Group) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance |
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IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES
Commission
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4.7.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 150/1 |
Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations (1):
4,07 % on 1 July 2007
Euro exchange rates (2)
3 July 2007
(2007/C 150/01)
1 euro=
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,3601 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
166,63 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4416 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,67510 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
9,2373 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,6550 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
84,46 |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
7,9380 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CYP |
Cyprus pound |
0,5838 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
28,777 |
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EEK |
Estonian kroon |
15,6466 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
245,75 |
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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 |
3,7562 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
3,1254 |
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SKK |
Slovak koruna |
33,584 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
1,7606 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,5902 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,4380 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
10,6265 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,7384 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
2,0722 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 248,50 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
9,4907 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
10,3291 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,3105 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
12 261,30 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,6876 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
62,293 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
34,9360 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
43,258 |
Rate applied to the most recent operation carried out before the indicated day. In the case of a variable rate tender, the interest rate is the marginal rate.
(2) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Council
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4.7.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 150/2 |
NOTICE OF VACANCY
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
OPEN COMPETITION
Ref. CONS/AD/428
ADMINISTRATOR
(2007/C 150/02)
The General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union is organising an open competition (on the basis of qualifications and an oral test) to fill the vacancy for an administrator (AD 12) (Head of Unit) in the security field.
The selection procedure requires applicants to have a full university education, evidenced by a diploma. A diploma awarded by an institution such as a police or military academy will be considered an advantage.
It is also essential to have had at least 12 years' professional experience, since obtaining the diploma, in the field of security in general, including at least three years at managerial level, as well as a thorough knowledge of all other aspects of security management in a national or international organisation.
This recruitment notice is published in English and French only. The full text, in both languages, appears in Official Journal C 150 A.
It is also possible to consult the notice of vacancy on the Council's website at:
http:/www.consilium.europa.eu/concours
The deadline for submitting applications is 1 August 2007, the postmark serving as proof.
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4.7.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 150/3 |
NOTICE OF VACANCY
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
OPEN COMPETITION
Ref. CONS/AD/429
ADMINISTRATOR
(2007/C 150/03)
The General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union is organising an open competition (on the basis of qualifications and an oral test) to fill the vacancy for a senior administrator (AD 9) in the security field.
The selection procedure requires applicants to have a full university education, evidenced by a diploma, or professional training of an equivalent level. A diploma awarded by an institution such as a police or military academy will be considered an advantage.
It is also essential to have had at least 8 years' professional experience since obtaining the diploma or receiving the training. Experience of at least 4 years in managing the different aspects of security, at both tactical and operational levels, in an international environment, is required, including at least 1 year in the specific area of international crisis management missions.
This recruitment notice is published in English and French only. The full text, in both languages, appears in Official Journal C 150 A.
It is also possible to consult the notice of vacancy on the Council's website at:
http:/www.consilium.europa.eu/concours
The deadline for submitting applications is 1 August 2007, the postmark serving as proof.
Commission
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4.7.2007 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 150/4 |
D-Erfurt: operation of scheduled air services
Annex ‘Invitation to tender Erfurt - Munich’ to Communication from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to the European Commission of 22.5.2007
Invitation to tender issued by the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for the operation of scheduled air services between Erfurt and Munich
(2007/C 150/04)
1. Introduction: Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23.7.1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, the German Government has decided to revise the current public service obligation on scheduled air services between Erfurt and Munich with effect from 1.11.2007. The revised details of this public service obligation were published in ‘Official Journal of the European Union’ C 149 of 3.7.2007.
If on 1.10.2007 no EU air carrier has submitted written proof of commencement of air services between Erfurt and Munich to the ‘Thüringer Ministerium für Bau und Verkehr’ (Thuringian Ministry of Building and Transport) on 1.11.2007 in accordance with the public service obligation imposed and without requesting compensation, the Federal Republic of Germany will, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4(1)(d) of the above Regulation, limit access to a single air carrier and put out the right to operate such services from 1.11.2007 to public tender.
2. Subject of the invitation to tender: Operation of scheduled air services between Erfurt and Munich from 1.11.2007 in accordance with the public service obligation imposed on this route, as published in ‘Official Journal of the European Union’ C 149 of 3.7.2007.
3. Participation in the invitation to tender: Participation is open to all carriers who hold a valid operating licence, including an air operator's certificate (AOC), issued by a Member State in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 of 23.7.1992 on licensing of air carriers.
4. Tender procedure: This invitation to tender is subject to the provisions of Article 4(1)(d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92.
The ‘Thüringer Ministerium für Bau und Verkehr’ reserves the right to reject all tenders submitted or to open negotiations if tenders are financially unacceptable.
5. Tender dossier: The full tender dossier, including the technical specifications, the terms of contract and details regarding the imposition of the public service obligation, is obtainable free of charge from:
Thüringer Ministerium für Bau und Verkehr, Referat Luftverkehr, Postfach 900 362, -99106 Erfurt. Tel. (49-361) 379 14 41. Fax (49-361) 379 14 99. E-mail: christian.lougear@tmbv.thueringen.de.
6. Financial compensation: Tenders must explicitly state the amount of compensation (in euros), including a breakdown by year, required for the operation of the route; such reimbursement shall take into account the costs and revenue generated by the service. The amount of compensation to be paid will be determined retrospectively for each year of the contract period on the basis of the recorded income and expenditure for the air service. However, it will not exceed the amount stated in the tender for each year of the contract period.
7. Fares: The tenders submitted must indicate the proposed fares and the conditions attached to them. The fares must be in agreement with the public service obligation published in ‘Official Journal of the European Union’ C 149 of 3.7.2007.
8. Duration of the Contract: The Contract shall cover a period of 3 years starting on 1.11.2007.
9. Alteration or notice of termination of contract: The contract may only be altered if the changes are in agreement with the public service obligation published in Official Journal of the European Union C 149 of 3.7.2007. Changes to the contract must be put in writing.
The contract may be terminated by either party subject to 6 months' notice. This is without prejudice to the right of extraordinary termination of contract without notice for important reasons.
10. Failure to perform the contract/contractual penalties: The air carrier is responsible for the proper fulfilment of its contractual obligations. The air carrier must guarantee that it has the capacity to operate the service itself during the period covered by the contract.
In the event of interruption of the service by the air carrier as a result of the suspension or revocation of its operating licence or its air operator's certificate (AOC) or the initiation of insolvency proceedings, the ‘Thüringer Ministerium für Bau und Verkehr’ shall have the right to entrust the temporary continuation of the service to another air carrier until such time as a new operator is appointed.
In the event of failure to comply with, or incomplete performance of, the contractual obligations by the air carrier, the ‘Thüringer Ministerium für Bau und Verkehr’ shall be entitled to reduce the compensation payment proportionately. Compensation may be claimed for damage caused.
11. Submission of tenders: Tenders must be submitted at the latest within 1 month of the publication of this invitation to tender. Tenders must be sent by registered letter, or delivered by hand with receipt, to the following address:
Thüringer Ministerium für Bau und Verkehr, Referat Luftverkehr, Postfach 900 362, -99106 Erfurt.
The tender and all accompanying documents must be submitted in German. Aviation data may remain in English. Tenders must be submitted in quadruplicate.
12. Validity of the invitation to tender: This invitation to tender is valid only if, by 1.10.2007, no EU carrier has submitted written proof that it will operate the air services concerned from 1.11.2007 in accordance with the public service obligation imposed without receipt of any financial compensation.
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4.7.2007 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 150/6 |
D-Munich: operation of scheduled air services
Annex ‘Invitation to tender Hof - Frankfurt’ to Communication from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to the European Commission of 22.5.2007
Invitation to tender issued by the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for the operation of scheduled air services between Hof and Frankfurt am Main
(2007/C 150/05)
1. Introduction: Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23.7.1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, the German Government has decided to revise the current public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services on the Hof - Frankfurt am Main route with effect from 1.4.2008. The revised details of this public service obligation are published in ‘Official Journal of the European Union’ C 149 of 3.7.2007.
Insofar as, by 1.3.2008, no air carrier has submitted to the ‘Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Verkehr und Technologie’ (Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology) written proof of the commencement of air services on 1.4.2008 in accordance with the public service obligations and without requesting compensation, Germany will, pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of the above-mentioned Regulation, limit access to this route to a single air carrier and put out the right to operate these services from 1.4.2008 to public tender.
2. Subject of the invitation to tender: Operation of scheduled air services between Hof and Frankfurt am Main in accordance with the public service obligation imposed on this route, as published in ‘Official Journal of the European Union’ C 149 of 3.7.2007.
3. Participation in the invitation to tender: Participation is open to all carriers who hold a valid operating licence, including an air operator's certificate (AOC), issued by a Member State in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 of 23.7.1992 on licensing of air carriers.
4. Tendering procedure: This invitation to tender is subject to the provisions of Article 4(1)(d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92.
The ‘Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Verkehr und Technologie’ reserves the right to reject all offers or to start negotiations if no economically acceptable tender is received.
Tenderers are bound by their tender until the contract is awarded. The contract will be awarded only for a tender that is economically acceptable in its entirety.
5. Tender dossier: The full tender dossier, including the technical specifications, the terms of contract and details regarding the imposition of the public service obligation, is obtainable free of charge from:
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Verkehr und Technologie, Prinzregentenstraße 28, -80538 Munich. Fax (49-89) 21 62-2588.
6. Financial compensation: Tenders must explicitly state (in euros) the amount of compensation required for the operation of the Hof - Frankfurt am Main route for 3 years from the planned date of commencement of service (with an annual breakdown of the figures).
7. Fares: The tenders submitted must indicate the proposed fares and the conditions attached to them. The fares must be in agreement with the public service obligation published in ‘Official Journal of the European Union’ C 149 of 3.7.2007.
8. Duration of the Contract: The contract commences on 1.4.2008 and terminates on 31.3.2011.
9. Alteration or notice of termination of contract: The contract may only be altered if the changes are in agreement with the public service obligation published in ‘Official Journal of the European Union’ C 149 of 3.7.2007. Changes to the contract must be submitted in writing.
The contract may be terminated by either party subject to 6 months' notice. This is without prejudice to the right of extraordinary termination of contract without notice for important reasons
10. Failure to perform the contract/Contractual penalties: The air carrier is responsible for the proper fulfilment of its contractual obligations. It must guarantee that it has the capacity to operate the service itself during the period referred to in point 8. In the event of interruption of the service by the air carrier as a result of the suspension or revocation of its operating licence or its air operator's certificate (AOC) or the initiation of insolvency proceedings, the ‘Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Verkehr und Technologie’ shall have the right to entrust the temporary continuation of the service to another air carrier until such time as a new operator is appointed.
In the event of failure to comply with, or incomplete performance of, the contractual obligations by the air carrier, the awarding authority is entitled to reduce the compensation payment proportionately. Compensation may be claimed for damage caused.
11. Submission of tenders: Tenders must be sent by registered letter, or delivered by hand with receipt, to the following address:
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Verkehr und Technologie, Prinzregentenstraße 28, D-80538 Munich.
All tenders and accompanying documents must be submitted in German. Aviation data may remain in English.
Tenders must be submitted at the latest 1 month after the date of publication of this notice. All tenders must be submitted in quintuplicate.
12. Validity of the invitation to tender: Pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92, this invitation to tender is valid only if, by 1.3.2008, no Community air carrier has submitted written proof of the operation of air services on the above-mentioned route from 1.4.2008 in accordance with the public service obligation imposed and without requesting financial compensation.
PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY
Commission
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4.7.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 150/8 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4653 — MBDA/Bayern-Chemie)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 150/06)
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On 26 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings BAE Systems plc (‘BAES’, United Kingdom), European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V. (‘EADS’, The Netherlands) and Finmecannica S.p.A. (‘Finmeccanica’, Italy) acting through their fully functional joint venture, the MBDA Group, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Bayern-Chemie Gesellschaft für flugchemische Antriebe mbH (‘Bayern-Chemie’, Germany) 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. |
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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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4653 — MBDA/Bayern-Chemie, to the following address:
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4.7.2007 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 150/9 |
Communication from the Kingdom of Belgium in connection with Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 150/07)
In accordance with Article 10 of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (1), the Kingdom of Belgium hereby communicates to the European Commission the following list of competent authorities for applications relating to areas located within the Flemish Region.
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All applications for licences to explore for and produce oil and gas must be submitted to the following authority pursuant to the Decree of the Flemish Government of 23 July 1997 on the form and procedure for examining applications for licences to explore for and produce oil and gas:
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The Flemish Minister responsible for natural resources will take a decision on any such licence applications. |
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Appeals against decisions taken by the Flemish Minister responsible for natural resources may be lodged with the Flemish Government. |
(1) OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 3.
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4.7.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 150/10 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4712 — ERG/IPM/ISAB Energy Services)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 150/08)
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On 22 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), by which ERG Power & Gas S.p.A. (‘ERG’, Italy) and IPM Eagle LLP (‘IPM’, UK) acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1) (b) of the Council Regulation, joint control of ‘the Business Line’, consisting of certain assets and contracts currently belonging to ERG Nuove Centrali S.p.A., an affiliate of ERG, by way of purchase of assets. |
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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 concentration could fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4712 — ERG/IPM/ISAB Energy Services to the following address:
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4.7.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 150/11 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4736 — Altor/Wrist Group)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 150/09)
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On 26th June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Altor Fund II GP Ltd (‘Altor’, Jersey) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Wrist Group A/S (‘Wrist Group’, Denmark) 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4736 — Altor/Wrist Group, to the following address:
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