4.5.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 164/1

Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations (1):

0,00 % on 1 May 2021

Euro exchange rates (2)

3 May 2021

(2021/C 164/01)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,2044
JPY	Japanese yen	131,90
DKK	Danish krone	7,4365
GBP	Pound sterling	0,86838
SEK	Swedish krona	10,1803
CHF	Swiss franc	1,1016
ISK	Iceland króna	151,00
NOK	Norwegian krone	10,0160
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	25,773
HUF	Hungarian forint	359,94
PLN	Polish zloty	4,5518
RON	Romanian leu	4,9269
TRY	Turkish lira	10,0087
AUD	Australian dollar	1,5573
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,4807
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	9,3554
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,6786
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,6044
KRW	South Korean won	1 351,95
ZAR	South African rand	17,3953
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,7967
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,5433
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	17 374,55
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,9432
PHP	Philippine peso	58,081
RUB	Russian rouble	90,7472
THB	Thai baht	37,565
BRL	Brazilian real	6,5507
MXN	Mexican peso	24,4071
INR	Indian rupee	88,9960

(1) 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.

4.5.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 164/4

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M. 10181 — Entega/Viessmann/EMS/EPS)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 164/04)

On 26 April 2021, 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:

—	Entega AG (‘Entega’, Germany),

—	Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co. KG (‘Viessmann’, Germany),

—	Energy Market Solutions GmbH (‘EMS’, Germany) and

—	Energy Project Solutions GmbH (‘EPS’, Germany), both currently wholly owned by Viessmann via Digital Energy Solutions GmbH & Co. KGA (Germany).

Entega and Viessmann acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of EMS and Entega acquires sole control of EPS within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—	Entega is active in the business areas energy production, energy trading, energy supply, energy networks, public operational management and shared services, together with its subsidiaries,

—	Viessmann is active in manufacturing heating, industrial, and refrigeration systems including planning and implementation of efficient energy systems,

—	EMS provides household and commercial customised electricity products as well as smart service solutions for new energy market participants,

—	EPS offers consulting, planning and project management services to optimise the energy potential for companies and businesses.

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.10181 - Entega/Viessmann/EMS/EPS

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’).

4.5.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 164/6

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10242— Melitta/Hubert Burda Media/Roast Market)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 164/05)

On 26 April 2021, 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:

—	MWBS Beteiligungs GmbH (‘MWBS’, Germany), controlled by Melitta Unternehmensgruppe Bentz KG (‘Melitta’, Germany),

—	The Enabling Company GmbH (‘TEC’, Germany), controlled by Burda GmbH (‘Burda’, Germany), belonging to Hubert Burda Media Holding KG (‘Hubert Burda Media’, Germany),

—	Roast Market GmbH (‘Roast Market’, Germany).

Melitta and Hubert Burda Media acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Roast Market.

The concentration is accomplished by way of contract of management.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—	for Melitta: manufacture and supply of coffee, coffee making equipment and household products,

—	for Hubert Burda Media: active in media, eCommerce, printing, marketing, retail, shareholdings and service provision,

—	for Roast Market: a specialised online coffee retailer.

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.10242— Melitta/Hubert Burda Media/Roast Market

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.

4.5.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 164/8

Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

(2021/C 164/06)

The European Commission has approved this minor amendment in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 of 18 December 2013.

The application for approval of this minor amendment can be consulted in the Commission’s e-Ambrosia database.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Kalix Löjrom’

EU No: PDO-SE-0650-AM01 – 13.5.2020

PDO (X) PGI ( )

1. Name

‘Kalix Löjrom’

2. Member State or Third Country

Sweden

3. Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1. Product type

Class 1:7 Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom.

3.2. Description of the product to which the name in 1 applies

The main characteristics of ‘Kalix Löjrom’ are as follows:

—	The only additive in ‘Kalix Löjrom’ is 4,0 % salt (NaCl).

—	The size of the roe varies during the 5-week fishing period, from approximately 0,8 mm in week 1 to approximately 1,3 mm in week 5.

—	‘Kalix Löjrom’ has a round, mild flavour of smooth fish oil and salt.

—	The colour of the roe is orange according to colour scale S2070-Y50R (national colour scheme).

—	The water content must not be high enough to cause the ‘Kalix Löjrom’ to fall out of an inverted spoon. The roe must also maintain its shape when placed on a flat surface.

3.3. Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

Vendace feeds on planktonic crustaceans and insect larvae and the minerals washed into the area with the river water. Everything on which vendace feeds comes from the geographical area.

3.4. Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area

The preparation of ‘Kalix Löjrom’, including preliminary rinsing, whisking, sieving, drying, salting and thorough cleaning, must take place in the geographical area. This is due to the special knowledge found in the area, as well as the fact that it cannot tolerate being transported longer distances before undergoing preparation.

3.5. Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

—

3.6. Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

—

4. Concise definition of the geographical area

The geographical area consists on land of the municipalities of Piteå, Luleå, Kalix and Haparanda; and at sea of an area delimited by the Åby river estuary to the south and the Torneå river estuary to the north and extending no more than 40 km from the coast.

5. Link with the geographical area

5.1. Specificity of the geographical area

Vendace lives in the geographical area described in point 4. It stays within this geographical area during the catch period because the archipelago, which consists of 1500 islands, is a natural spawning ground for vendace. The northern part of the Finnish coast does not have the same kind of natural spawning grounds. The salt content south of the Åby river estuary is too high because not enough fresh water runs into that part of the Bothnian Bay. The size of the actual catch area varies depending on how much fresh water flows into it during the spring floods. During a snowy winter, the fresh water from the spring floods forces back the salt water in the Bothnian Bay, extending the outer limit for catching vendace to 40 km from the coast. When the vendace can feed in a larger area, the stock also increases. The link between a rainy, snowy winter and a large stock of vendace is well-known. Eight large rivers and numerous smaller streams and watercourses channel fresh water into this part of the Bothnian Bay. Water from 25 % of the area of Sweden drains into these watercourses. Parts of Norway’s mountain watercourses are also included in this catchment area. The water is of drinking quality.

‘Kalix Löjrom’ is produced by hand and requires a high level of expertise and many years’ experience. Pressing the roe in particular requires many years’ experience and has a major impact on the quality of the product. There is much local knowledge of handling the roe due to a long tradition of preparing ‘Kalix Löjrom’.

5.2. Specificity of the product

It is its feed that distinguishes vendace in this geographical area from other freshwater species. The area does not have freshwater insects of any kind. The fish feed on planktonic crustaceans and insect larvae. The colour of ‘Kalix Löjrom’ is orange according to colour scale S2070-450R (national colour scheme), while roe from freshwater vendace is yellow. This difference is due to the feed. ‘Kalix Löjrom’ has a round, mild flavour of smooth fish oil and salt.

5.3. Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product:

‘Kalix Löjrom’ has a high-quality, exclusive market image. There are many reasons for this, including the cold, clean water and special feed. The water is of drinking quality. The special production method used in the geographical area also contributes to the product’s distinctive character. The special feed of vendace living in the geographical area gives ‘Kalix Löjrom’ its distinct flavour and colour.

Reference to publication of the product specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

https://www.livsmedelsverket.se/globalassets/produktion-handel-kontroll/livsmedelsinformation-markning-halsopastaenden/skyddade-beteckningar/1697-2006-ansokan-om-skyddad-ursprungsbeteckning-for-kalix-lojrom_rev20210204.pdf

		ISSN 1977-091X
Official Journal of the European Union		C 164

English edition	Information and Notices	Volume 64 4 May 2021

Contents		page
	IV Notices
	NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
	European Commission
2021/C 164/01	Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: — 0,00 % on 1 May 2021 — Euro exchange rates	1
	Court of Auditors
2021/C 164/02	Special report 7/2021 – EU space programmes Galileo and Copernicus: services launched, but the uptake needs a further boost	2
2021/C 164/03	Special report No 6/2021 – Financial instruments in cohesion policy at closure of the 2007-2013 period: verification work yielded good results overall, but some errors remained	3

	V Announcements
	PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY
	European Commission
2021/C 164/04	Prior notification of a concentration (Case M. 10181 — Entega/Viessmann/EMS/EPS) ( 1 )	4
2021/C 164/05	Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10242— Melitta/Hubert Burda Media/Roast Market) – Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 )	6
	OTHER ACTS
	European Commission
2021/C 164/06	Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012	8