1.   

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

BASF acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of the Business.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares. BASF and Solvay entered into a share purchase agreement on 22 December 2017.

2.   

—   for BASF: chemicals, performance products, functional materials & solutions, agricultural solutions and oil & gas. BASF is active in the Polyamide value chain, in particular in the production of HMD, Adipic Acid, AH-Salt, Polyamide Base Polymer (PA 6.6) and Polyamide Engineering Plastic (PA 6.6 EP),

—   for the Business: polyamides and intermediates (also referred as ‘P&I’), engineering plasticss. The Business is also active in the Polyamide value chain, in particular in the production of ADN, HMD, Adipic Acid, AH-Salt, Polyamide Base Polymer (PA 6.6) and Polyamide Engineering Plastic (PA 6.6 EP).

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.

4.   

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8674 — BASF/Solvay

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1.   

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

TUI acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of HBG DM.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.   

—   for TUI: integrated leisure tourism group operating in approximately 180 countries through its various subsidiaries,

—   for HBG DM: inbound services for destination management to customers engaged in the tourist sector, as well as meetings, incentives, conferences and events services.

3.   

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.

4.   

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8930 — TUI/Hotelbeds Group destinations services business

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1.   

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

Private equity funds which are ultimately controlled by Permira acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, sole control of Cisco's interest in the operations, assets and legal entities that comprise the Service Provider Video Software and Solutions (‘SPVSS’).

The concentration is accomplished by way of a purchase of assets.

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—   for Permira: private equity business engaged in the provision of investment management services to a number of investment funds. Permira controls a number of portfolio companies which are active in a variety of sectors across a range of jurisdictions,

—   for Cisco's Service Provider Video Software and Solutions (‘SPVSS’): supplies digital technology and services, including video processing and recording solutions and cloud-based platform services, to digital pay-TV service providers and content providers.

3.   

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.

4.   

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8945 — Permira/Cisco (Target Businesses)

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

Blackstone acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Cirsa. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.   

—   for Blackstone: global alternative asset management,

—   for Cirsa: global gaming activities, including the operation of casino's, bingo, slot machines and sports betting services, as well as the design, manufacture and distribution of slot machines.

3.   

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.

4.   

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8940 — Blackstone/Cirsa

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1.   

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

Thyssen Alfa and Max Aicher Recycling acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Noris Metallrecycling.

The concentration is accomplished by way of a purchase of shares.

2.   

—   for Thyssen Alfa: active in the collection, processing and trade of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap,

—   for Max Aicher Recycling: manages five scrapyards in Bavaria and is active in the collection and trade of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap,

—   for Noris Metallrecycling: manages two sites in Fürth and Nürnberg and active in the collection and trade of non-ferrous scrap.

3.   

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.

4.   

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8893 — Thyssen Alfa/Max Aicher Recycling/Noris Metallrecycling.

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This notification concerns the following undertakings:

LyondellBasell acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of A. Schulman.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.   

—   LyondellBasell: a global plastics, chemicals and refining company.

—   A. Schulman: an international supplier of high performance plastic compounds, composites and resins.

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.

4.   

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8877 — LyondellBasell Industries/A. Schulman

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