ISSN 1977-091X
Official Journal
of the European Union
C 320
English edition
Information and Notices
Volume 60
27 September 2017
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Information and Notices |
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2017/C 320/01 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8609 — Triton/Unihold/Unica Group) ( 1 ) |
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2017/C 320/02 |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2017/C 320/03 |
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2017/C 320/04 |
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2017/C 320/05 |
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Court of Auditors |
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2017/C 320/06 |
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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
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2017/C 320/07 |
Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) 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 — Changes to public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services ( 1 ) |
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2017/C 320/08 |
Commission notice 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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V Announcements |
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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
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European Commission |
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2017/C 320/09 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8607 — Warburg Pincus/Tata Motors/Tata Technologies) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2017/C 320/10 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8641 — Jacobs Engineering Group/CH2M HILL Companies) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance. |
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II Information
INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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27.9.2017 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/1 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case M.8609 — Triton/Unihold/Unica Group)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2017/C 320/01)
On 19 September 2017, 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 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 32017M8609. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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27.9.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/2 |
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION
on the body authorised to issue certificates of authenticity under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 481/2012
(2017/C 320/02)
Council Regulation (EC) No 617/2009 of 13 July 2009 opening an autonomous tariff quota for imports of high-quality beef (1) was amended by Regulation (EU) No 464/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 (2).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 620/2009 of 13 July 2009 providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for high-quality beef (3) was repealed and replaced by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 481/2012 of 7 June 2012 providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for high-quality beef (4).
Under Article 3 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 481/2012, the release into free circulation of goods imported under the quota bearing the order number 09.2202, which replaced the quota bearing order number 09.4449 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 620/2009, is subject to the presentation of a certificate of authenticity.
The following issuing authorities are authorised to issue certificates of authenticity under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 481/2012:
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government |
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18 Marcus Clarke Street |
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Canberra City ACT 2601 |
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AUSTRALIA |
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Contact point: Biosecurity Service Group |
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Mr Greg READ, Executive Manager |
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Tel. +61 262723594 |
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Email: pr@aqis.gov.au |
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Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
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Washington D.C. 20250 |
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
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Internet: http://www.fsis.usda.gov |
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) |
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1400 Merivale Road |
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Ottawa, Ontario |
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K1A 0Y9 |
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CANADA |
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Email: bertrand.st-arnaud@inspection.gc.ca |
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Internet: http://www.inspection.gc.ca |
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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry |
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Pastoral House |
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25 The Terrace |
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PO Box 2526 |
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Wellington 6140 |
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NEW ZEALAND |
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Tel. +64 48940100 |
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Fax +64 48940720 |
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Email: nzfsa.info@maf.govt.nz |
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Internet: http://www.maf.govt.nz |
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Dirección General de Servicios Ganaderos |
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División Industria Animal |
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Constituyente 1476, Piso 2 |
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Montevideo |
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URUGUAY |
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Tel. +598 24126369 |
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Fax +598 24126304 |
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Email: digesega@mgap.gub.uy |
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Internet: http://www.mgap.gub.uy/DGSG |
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Ministerio de Agroindustria |
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Av. Paseo Colón No 982 |
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Buenos Aires |
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ARGENTINA |
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Tel. +54 114349-2000 |
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Email: secmercados@magyp.gob.ar/certificadoscarne@magyp.gob.ar |
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Internet: www.agroindustria.gob.ar |
(1) OJ L 182, 15.7.2009, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 182, 15.7.2009, p. 25.
IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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27.9.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/4 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
26 September 2017
(2017/C 320/03)
1 euro =
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,1787 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
131,99 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4404 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,87775 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
9,5473 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,1452 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
9,2843 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
26,056 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
310,77 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
4,2824 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
4,6013 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
4,1739 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,4944 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,4605 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
9,2083 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,6369 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
1,5968 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 341,55 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
15,7329 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
7,8189 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,4930 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
15 785,15 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,9662 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
60,018 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
67,9870 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
39,139 |
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BRL |
Brazilian real |
3,7299 |
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MXN |
Mexican peso |
21,1825 |
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INR |
Indian rupee |
77,1935 |
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
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27.9.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/5 |
New national side of euro coins intended for circulation
(2017/C 320/04)
Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009 (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the European Union providing for the issuing of euro coins are allowed to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, particularly that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national face features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.
Issuing country : Luxembourg
Subject of commemoration : The 200th anniversary of the Grand Duke Guillaume III
Description of the design : The design shows on the left hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the left and on the right hand the effigy of HRH the Grand-Duke Guillaume III. At the top of the design is depicted the year-date ‘2017’. At the bottom appears the text ‘GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG’. The name ‘GUILLAUME III’ followed by the indication of the year of birth ‘*1817’ is depicted above the respective effigy.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued :
Date of issue : October/November 2017
(1) See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national faces of all the coins issued in 2002.
(2) See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).
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27.9.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/6 |
New national side of euro coins intended for circulation
(2017/C 320/05)
Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009 (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the European Union providing for the issuance of euro coins are authorised to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, one of these being that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national side features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.
Issuing country : The Principality of Andorra
Subject of commemoration : 100 years of the anthem of Andorra
Description of the design : The design depicts a partial reproduction of the anthem of Andorra published in 1914. The central part of the design reproduces the first notes of the anthem flanked by an ornamentation of floral style and the inscription ‘Himne Andorrà’ (Andorran anthem).
The upper part of the design shows the year of issuance ‘2017’ and the inscription ‘100 anys de l’himne d’Andorra’ (100 years of the anthem of Andorra).
This coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of its admission as the national anthem of Andorra by agreement of the Consell General (Andorran Parliament) of 2 April 1917.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued :
Date of issue : December 2017
(1) See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national sides of all the coins issued in 2002.
(2) See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).
Court of Auditors
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27.9.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/7 |
Special Report No 14/2017
‘Performance review of case management at the Court of Justice of the European Union’
(2017/C 320/06)
The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that Special Report No 14/2017 ‘Performance review of case management at the Court of Justice of the European Union’ has just been published.
The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors’ website: http://eca.europa.eu
NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES
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27.9.2017 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/8 |
Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) 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
Changes to public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2017/C 320/07)
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France |
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Route concerned |
Lannion (Côte-de-Granit Rose) — Paris (Orly) |
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Original date of entry into force of the public service obligations |
27 October 2003 |
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Date of entry into force of the changes |
23 March 2018 |
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Address from which the text and any information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligations can be obtained |
Decree of 18 September 2017 amending the public service obligations imposed on scheduled air services between Lannion and Paris (Orly) NOR: TRAA1725604A http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/initRechTexte.do Contact:
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27.9.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/9 |
Commission notice 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)
(2017/C 320/08)
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Member State |
France |
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Route concerned |
Lannion — Paris (Orly) |
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Period of validity of the contract |
From 27 March 2018 to 26 March 2022 |
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Deadline for the submission of applications and tenders |
9 December 2017 (before 12 noon, local time) |
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Address from which the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation relating to the public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained |
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V Announcements
PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY
European Commission
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27.9.2017 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/10 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.8607 — Warburg Pincus/Tata Motors/Tata Technologies)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2017/C 320/09)
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On 20 September 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings:
Warburg Pincus and Tata Motors Limited acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Tata Technologies Limited. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Warburg Pincus LLC: a global private equity firm active (through its portfolio companies) in a variety of sectors, including energy, financial services, healthcare and consumer, industrial and business services, and technology, media and telecommunications, — for Tata Motors Limited: an automobile company with worldwide operations, — for Tata Technologies Limited: supply of outsourced engineering and product development IT services to the global 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 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. The following reference should always be specified: M.8607 — Warburg Pincus/Tata Motors/Tata Technologies Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:
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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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27.9.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 320/12 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.8641 — Jacobs Engineering Group/CH2M HILL Companies)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2017/C 320/10)
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On 20 September 2017, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings:
Jacobs acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of CH2M. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Jacobs: provision of technical, professional, and construction services to a large number of industrial, commercial and governmental clients; — for CH2M: provision of professional consulting services across a full spectrum of technical consulting, engineering, construction management and operations and maintenance projects. |
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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 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. The following reference should always be specified: M.8641 — Jacobs Engineering Group/CH2M HILL Companies Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:
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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.