9.2.2018

Official Journal of the European Union

C 48/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8569 — Europcar/Goldcar)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 48/01)

On 5 December 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:

—	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,

—	in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8569. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

9.2.2018

Official Journal of the European Union

C 48/1

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8774 — Ivanhoe Cambridge/QuadReal Property Group/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 48/02)

On 5 February 2018, 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:

—	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,

—	in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8774. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

9.2.2018

Official Journal of the European Union

C 48/2

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8736 — Toohil Telecom/Eircom)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 48/03)

On 6 February 2018, 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:

—	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,

—	in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8736. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

9.2.2018

Official Journal of the European Union

C 48/3

Euro exchange rates (1)

8 February 2018

(2018/C 48/04)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,2252
JPY	Japanese yen	134,31
DKK	Danish krone	7,4422
GBP	Pound sterling	0,87513
SEK	Swedish krona	9,8968
CHF	Swiss franc	1,1555
ISK	Iceland króna	125,20
NOK	Norwegian krone	9,6860
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	25,247
HUF	Hungarian forint	310,96
PLN	Polish zloty	4,1695
RON	Romanian leu	4,6520
TRY	Turkish lira	4,6701
AUD	Australian dollar	1,5694
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,5402
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	9,5795
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,6966
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,6288
KRW	South Korean won	1 335,37
ZAR	South African rand	14,8007
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,7549
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,4398
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	16 721,53
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,8183
PHP	Philippine peso	63,308
RUB	Russian rouble	70,8858
THB	Thai baht	39,010
BRL	Brazilian real	4,0034
MXN	Mexican peso	22,9938
INR	Indian rupee	78,7715

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

9.2.2018

Official Journal of the European Union

C 48/5

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2018/C 48/06)

1. As provided for in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (1), the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below.

2. Procedure

Union producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury. Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Union producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3. Time limit

Union producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Unit H-1), CHAR 4/39, 1049 Brussels, Belgium (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

4. This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036.

Product	Country(ies) of origin or exportation	Measures	Reference	Date of expiry (3)
Stainless steel wires	India	Anti-dumping duty	Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1106/2013 of 5 November 2013 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of certain stainless steel wires originating in India (OJ L 298, 8.11.2013, p. 1).	9.11.2018

(1) OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

(2) TRADE-Defence-Complaints@ec.europa.eu

(3) The measure expires at midnight of the day mentioned in this column.

9.2.2018

Official Journal of the European Union

C 48/6

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8803 — Michelin North America/Sumitomo Corporation of Americas/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 48/07)

On 1 February 2018, 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:

—	Michelin North America Inc. (‘MNAI’, United States), controlled by Michelin Group (France),

—	Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (‘SCOA’, United States), controlled by Sumitomo Corporation (Japan).

Michelin North America Inc. and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a newly created joint venture. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture (the ‘JV’).

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

MNAI manufactures and sells tyres for a wide range of vehicles (including passenger cars and light trucks; heavy duty trucks; recreational vehicles; earthmoving vehicles; agricultural vehicles; aircrafts; motorcycles and bikes) in the United States, Canada and Mexico. MNAI is part of the Michelin group which is active globally.

—	SCOA engages in tubular product, steel and non-ferrous metal, machinery and power, chemicals and electronics, lifestyle-related products, and mineral resources and energy businesses. SCOA is controlled by the Sumitomo Corporation which is active globally.

—	The JV will be the combination of MNAI’s and SCOA’s distribution businesses and will mainly be active in the United States and Mexico. The JV will have some minor distribution activities in the EEA.

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.

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.8803 — Michelin North America/Sumitomo Corporation of Americas/JV

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

9.2.2018

Official Journal of the European Union

C 48/8

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8492 — Quaker/Global Houghton)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 48/08)

On 2 February 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

—	Quaker Chemical Corporation (United States) (‘Quaker’),

—	Global Houghton Ltd (United States) (‘Houghton’), controlled by Gulf Houghton.

Quaker acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of Houghton.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— Quaker: engaged in the development and marketing of custom-formulated chemical specialty products. Quaker is a global provider of process fluids, chemical specialty products and technical expertise to a wide range of industries.

— Houghton: engaged in the development, production and management of specialty chemicals, oils and lubricants. Houghton sells its products to a wide variety of industries.

3.	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.

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.8492 — Quaker/Global Houghton

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

9.2.2018

Official Journal of the European Union

C 48/9

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8768 — Singapore Airlines/CAE/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 48/09)

On 2 February 2018, 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:

—	Singapore Airlines Ltd (‘SIA’, Singapore),

—	CAE International Holdings Limited (‘CAE’, Canada).

SIA and CAE acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a newly created company constituting a joint venture (‘the JV’). The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— for SIA: supply of passenger and cargo air transportation, engeneering services, training of pilots, air charters and tour wholesaling and related activities,

— for CAE: investment holding company of the CAE group which designs, manufactures and supplies simulation equipment, provides training, and develops integrated solutions for defence and security markets, commercial airlines, business aircraft operators, helicopter operators, aircraft manufacturers and for healthcare education and service providers. The CAE group also operates a global network of training centers with locations around the world,

— for the JV: establishment, development and operation of a commercial flight training centre in Singapore to offer pilot type rating and recurrent flight training, for certain Boeing aircraft platforms.

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.

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.8768 — Singapore Airlines/CAE/JV

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

		ISSN 1977-091X
Official Journal of the European Union		C 48

English edition	Information and Notices	Volume 61 9 February 2018

Notice No	Contents	page
	II Information
	INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
	European Commission
2018/C 48/01	Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8569 — Europcar/Goldcar) ( 1 )	1
2018/C 48/02	Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8774 — Ivanhoe Cambridge/QuadReal Property Group/JV) ( 1 )	1
2018/C 48/03	Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8736 — Toohil Telecom/Eircom) ( 1 )	2

	IV Notices
	NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
	European Commission
2018/C 48/04	Euro exchange rates	3
	Court of Auditors
2018/C 48/05	Special Report No 4/2018 — EU Assistance to Myanmar/Burma	4

	V Announcements
	PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY
	European Commission
2018/C 48/06	Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures	5
	PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY
	European Commission
2018/C 48/07	Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8803 — Michelin North America/Sumitomo Corporation of Americas/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 )	6
2018/C 48/08	Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8492 — Quaker/Global Houghton) ( 1 )	8
2018/C 48/09	Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8768 — Singapore Airlines/CAE/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 )	9