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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 06-09-07
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] Danuta Hübner visits northern Sweden
[02] EU, US and Canada to collaborate to increase understanding of the
genetic make-up of human diseases
[03] Commission clears acquisition of Inco by Phelps Dodge
[04] Commission clears acquisition of DT Group by Wolseley
[05] Commission clears acquisition of T&M CAR by Toyota Tsusho and TTH
[06] Commission clears acquisition of by Revios by SCOR
[07] Commission clears acquisition of Pizza Hut by Yum
[08] 6th ASEM Summit - ASEM partners account for 28% of EU25 imports and
15% of exports - An EU25 trade deficit of 175 bn euro in 2005
[09] Macroeconomic and Financial Situation in the European Union
[10] Merger: Commission approves proposed joint acquisition of Casema and
Multikabel by Cinven and Warburg Pincus
[11] Mergers: Commission clears proposed acquisition of Foster Yeoman by
Aggregates International; refers review of UK local aggregates markets to
Office of Fair Trading
[12] Strengthening the competitiveness of Europe's industry
Midday Express of 2006-09-07
Reference: MEX/06/0907
Date: 07/09/2006
EXME06 / 7.9
MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Communication Directorate General's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Générale Communicationb
07/09/06
[01] Danuta Hübner visits northern Sweden
Regional policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner, is visiting northern Sweden to
discuss with the regional and local authorities how they can continue to
make best use of EU funding to generate growth and to create quality
employment in the new programming period 2007-2013. At the invitation of
the governors in the northernmost counties of Västernorrland,
Västerbotten and Norrbotten, the Commissioner is visiting the Swedish
programme areas, Södra Skogslänsregionen and Norra Norrlandsregionen
which currently benefit from EU funding to least favoured regions. The
Commissioner is also meeting with the representatives of the Swedish forest,
agricultural and chemical industry to discuss the creation of alternative
energies from forest and agricultural products.
[02] EU, US and Canada to collaborate to increase understanding of the
genetic make-up of human diseases
The European Commission, US National Institutes of Health and Genome Canada
are today announcing a global collaborative research programme designed to
lead to better understanding of human diseases. Although many genes have
been linked to major diseases or conditions such as cancer, heart disease,
neurological disorders, diabetes and obesity, research is still needed into
why these genes are important and what their role is in the disease. As
mice and humans share 99% of their genetic make-up, this international
collaborative programme will study the activity of genes in mice, using a
process that “knocks out” specific genes. This programme will help
researchers unravel the genetic networks underlying disease. The project
will cost a total of €56.6m, with the EU’s Research Framework Programme
contributing €13m. The information on mutations in the mouse genome
generated by the programme will be freely accessible to the scientific
community, constituting a significant resource to help translate basic
research into improvements in human health.
[03] Commission clears acquisition of Inco by Phelps Dodge
The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger
Regulation to the acquisition of sole control of Inco Limited (Inco) of
Canada by Phelps Dodge Corporation (Phelps Dodge) of the US. Phelps Dodge
mines, processes and refines copper and molybdenum and produces and sells
electrical wires and cables. Inco is active in the mining, processing,
refining and sale of various nickel products, copper, cobalt and precious
metals. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review
procedure.
[04] Commission clears acquisition of DT Group by Wolseley
The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger
Regulation to the acquisition of sole control of DT Group A/S (DT Group) of
Denmark by Wolseley plc (Wolseley) of the UK. Wolseley distributes plumbing
and heating products and building materials. DT Group distributes building
materials in the Nordic region. The operation was examined under the
simplified merger review procedure.
[05] Commission clears acquisition of T&M CAR by Toyota Tsusho and TTH
The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger
Regulation to the acquisition of joint control of T&M CAR S.r.l. (T&M CAR)
of Italy by Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) of Japan and T.T.
Holding S.p.A. (TTH) of Italy. Toyota Tsusho provides logistics services
for the car industry and is active in the trading of metals, machinery,
chemicals and other products. TTH manages the retail distribution of cars
and spare parts in the northern region of Lombardy, Italy. T&M CAR is
active in the retail distribution of new and used passenger cars and spare
parts, and the provision of related services. The operation was examined
under the simplified merger review procedure.
[06] Commission clears acquisition of by Revios by SCOR
The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger
Regulation to the acquisition of sole control of Revios Rückversicherung
AG (Revios) of Germany by SCOR S.A. (SCOR) of France. Both companies are
active in reinsurance. The operation was examined under the simplified
merger review procedure.
[07] Commission clears acquisition of Pizza Hut by Yum
The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger
Regulation to the acquisition of sole control of Pizza Hut UK Limited
(Pizza Hut) by Yum! Restaurant Holdings (Yum) of the UK, controlled by Yum
Brands Inc. of the US. The transaction concerns the informal restaurant
market in the UK. Yum is active in this market through the management and
operation of the Kentucky Fried Chicken chain of restaurants (either
directly or through third party franchised outlets) and currently has a 50%
interest in Pizza Hut UK. Pizza Hut UK manages and operates the Pizza Hut
chain of informal restaurants in the UK. The operation was examined under
the simplified merger review procedure.
[08] 6th ASEM Summit - ASEM partners account for 28% of EU25 imports and
15% of exports - An EU25 trade deficit of 175 bn euro in 2005
autre matériel
[09] Macroeconomic and Financial Situation in the European Union
Rédiffusion
[10] Merger: Commission approves proposed joint acquisition of Casema and
Multikabel by Cinven and Warburg Pincus
[11] Mergers: Commission clears proposed acquisition of Foster Yeoman by
Aggregates International; refers review of UK local aggregates markets to
Office of Fair Trading
[12] Strengthening the competitiveness of Europe's industry
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