07-5727. Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules  

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    Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans. Section 7A(b)(2) of the Act permits the agencies, in individual cases, to terminate this waiting period prior to its expiration and requires that notice of this action be published in the Federal Register.

    The following transactions were granted early termination of the waiting period provided by law and the premerger notification rules. The grants were made by the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Neither agency intends to take any action with respect to these proposed acquisitions during the applicable waiting period.

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    Trans No.AcquiringAcquiredEntities
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/15/2007
    20072025Fiserv, IncCheckFree CorporationCheckFree Corporation
    20072248TomTom N.VTele Atlas N.VTele Atlas N.V.
    20080007Ariba, IncProcuri, IncProcuri, Inc.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/16/2007
    20072209Higher Liner Foods IncorporatedFPI LimitedFishery Products International, Inc., Fishery Products International Limited.
    20072245ZAM Holdings, L.PAutoNation, IncAutoNation, Inc.
    20072246ESL Partners, L.P.AutoNation, Inc.AutoNation, Inc.
    20080005Idearc IncInfoSpace, IncInfoSpace.com, Switchboard.com.
    20080012Linsalata Capital Partners Fund V, L.PJesse Ma and Emily WangTranspac Imports, Inc.
    20080018Aldabra 2 Acquisition CorpMadison Dearborn Capital Partners IV, L.PBoise Paper Holdings, LLC.
    20080031Lindsay Goldberg & Bessemer, L.PMichael GrayThe Sweet Life Enterprise, Inc.
    20080032Long Point Capital Fund II, L.PStephen C. DeTommasoTorrent Resources Incorporated.
    20080036Audax Private Equity Fund III, L.PCallisto Capital, L.PMini-Skool Early Learning Centres Holdings, Ltd.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/17/2007
    20071635Intel CorporationNewco B.VNewco B.V.
    20080014Media Tek IncAnalog Devices, IncAnalog Devices APS, Analog Devices, B.V., Analog Devices (China) Co., Ltd., Analog Devices Hong Kong, Ltd., Analog Devices, Inc., Analog Devices India Private Limited, Analog Devices Korea, Ltd., Analog Devices Limited, Analog Devices (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/22/2007
    20072225Esmark IncorporatedWheeling-Pittsburgh CorporationWheeling-Pittsburgh Corporation.
    20072226Wheeling-Pittsburgh CorporationEsmark IncorporatedEsmark Incorporated.
    20080050Steel Dynamics, IncOmniSource CorporationOmniSource Corporation.
    20080051Daniel M. RifkinSteel Dynamics, IncSteel Dynamics, Inc.
    20080052Richard S. RifkinSteel Dynamics, IncSteel Dynamics, Inc.
    20080055United Natural Foods, IncRichard A. BernsteinDistribution Holdings, Inc.
    20080058UBS International Infrastructure FundUBS AGAIG Hlghstar Generation LLC, UBS Northern A LLC, UBS Northern B LLC.
    20080063Martin S. RifkinSteel Dynamics, IncSteel Dynamics, Inc.
    20080066OCM Principal Opportunities Fund IV AIF (Delaware), L.PClear Channel Communications, IncCapstar Radio Operating Company; Capstar TX Limited Partnership; CC Licenses, LLC, Citicasters Co.; Citicasters Licenses LP; Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc., Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc.; Clear Channel Identity, LP.
    20080071Sodexho Alliance, S.ACircle Company Associates, IncCircle Company Associates, Inc.
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    20080074Quest Midstream Partners, L.PEnbridge Energy Partners, L.PEnbridge Pipelines (KPC), Midcoast Holdings No. One, L.L.C., Midcoast Kansas General Partner, L.L.C., Midcoast Kansas Pipeline, L.L.C.
    20080076John T. ChambersCisco Systems, IncCisco Systems, Inc.
    20080079Oak Investment Partners XII, Limited PartnershipPharMedium Healthcare CorporationPharMedium Healthcare Corporation.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/23/2007
    20080001Chier Badger Mining Voting LLCAtlas Resin Proppants LLPAtlas Resin Proppants LLP.
    20080003CommunityAmerica Credit UnionMidwest United Credit UnionMidwest United Credit Union.
    20080013Vedior N.VB2B Workforce, IncB2B Workforce, Inc.
    20080037Providence Equity Partners VI L.PZeniMax Media IncZeniMax Media Inc.
    20080038Providence Equity Partners VI-A L.PZeniMax Media IncZeniMax Media Inc.
    20080044Blackfriars CorpU.S. Electrical Services, LLCU.S. Electrical Services D.C. Inc., U.S. Electrical Services Mid-Atlantic, Inc., U.S. Electrical Services New England, Inc., U.S. Electrical Services Southeast, Inc.
    20080056Catterton Partners VI, L.POTM Master, LLCOn Target Media, LLC.
    20080062GateHouse Media, Inc.William S. Morris III and Mary Sue MorrisMorris Publishing Group, LLC.
    20080065Harron Sharing Partners, L.PProvidence Growth Investors L.PNorthland Cable Networks, LLC.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/24/2007
    20080041NatixisJ. Patrick RogersGateway Investment Advisers, L.P.
    20080042Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.VSHL Telemedicine LtdCardiac Evaluation Services, Inc., Raytel Cardiac Services, Inc., Raytel Imaging Network, Inc.
    20080053DNL 1 Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbHWind Point Partners V, L.P.BIPC Holding Corporation.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/25/2007
    20080026John L. OcampoRF Micro Devices, Inc.RF Micro Devices, Inc.
    20080090Ramon CalderonPueblo International, LLCPueblo International, LLC.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/26/2007
    20080009Montagu III L.P2003 Riverside Capital Appreciation Fund, L.POrthopedic Holding Company.
    20080030Deutsche Telekom AGSuncom Wireless Holdings, IncSuncom Wireless Holdings, Inc.
    20080059ARRIS Group, IncC-COR IncorporatedC-COR Incorporated.
    20080078Roark Capital Partners, LPBP Holdings, IncSquare Brands International, LLC.
    20080087Emerson Electric CoMotorola, IncBlue Wave Systems, Inc., Blue Wave Systems Limited, Force Computers, Inc., Force Computers (UK) Limited, Motorola Japan Limited, Motorola A.B., Motorola B.V., Motorola Canada Limited, Motorola (China) Electronics, Ltd., Motorola de Nogales Operaciones, S.de R.L. de C.V., Motorola GmbH, Motorola India Private Limited, Motorola Israel Ltd., Motorola Limited, Motorola S.A.S., Motorola Technology Sdn Bhd.
    20080094PAETEC Holding CorpMcLeodUSA IncorporatedMcLeodUSA Incorporated.
    20080100James J. CotterMichael R. Forman's GST Exempt TrustConsolidated Amusement Theatres, Inc., Kenmore Rohnert, LLC, Pacific Theatres Exhibition Corp.
    20080101Vector Capital IV, L.PPrintronix, IncPrintronix, Inc.
    20080104The Goldman Sachs Group, IncCredit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC.Litton Loan Servicing LP.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/29/2007
    20080016Susser Holdings CorporationTCFS Holdings, IncTCFS Holdings, Inc.
    20080057RDR Holdings, IncJ. Roger KentRug Doctor, L.P.
    20080095CRH plcQuad-C Partners VI, L.PAMS Holdings, Inc.
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    20080096The Resolute Fund II, L.PDavid B. GarciaCEDRA Corporation, Cedra Holding, Inc.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/30/2007
    20080011SRAM CorporationAndrew J. OrdingCompositech, Inc.
    20080021ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.PSara Lee CorporationSara Lee Corporation.
    20080025ValueAct Capital Master Fund III, L.PSara Lee CorporationSara Lee Corporation.
    20080040Sims Group LimitedMetal Management, Inc.Metal Management, Inc.
    20080080AMB Industries IncorporatedLord AshcroftOneSource Services, Inc.
    20080105Gores Capital Partners II, LPCharterhouse Equity Partners III, L.PUnited Road Services, Inc.
    20080119MX International S.a.r.l.Gryphon Partners III, L.PConsolidated Fire Protection Holdings, Inc.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—10/31/2007
    20080116Getco Holding Company, LLCBATS Trading, IncBATS Trading, Inc.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—11/01/2007
    20072091Reuters Group PLCStarMine CorporationStarMine Corporation.
    20080027Coinstar, IncJose Francisco LeonGroupEx Financial Corporation, JRJ Express Inc.
    20080060Thomas F. MarsicoBank of America CorporationMarsico Capital Management, LLC, Marsico Fund Advisors, LLC.
    20080122Honeywell International IncHand Held Products, IncHand Held Products, Inc.
    TRANSACTIONS GRANTED EARLY TERMINATION—11/02/2007
    20071867Helix Energy Solutions Group, IncHorizon Offshore, IncHorizon Offshore, Inc.
    20080019Petroliam Nasional BerhadKKR European Fund II, Limited PartnershipSole Italia S.p.A.
    20080084Svoboda, Collins Fund II, L.PJohn C. TlapekCape Electrical Supply, Inc.
    20080130Renaissance Health Service CorporationDelta Dental Plan of Michigan, IncDelta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc.
    20080134Electronic Arts IncElevation Partners, L.P.VG Holding Corp.
    20080137ADC Telecommunications, IncLGC Wireless, IncLGC Wireless, Inc.
    20080147Spectrum Equity Investors V, L.PThe Generations Network, IncThe Generations Network, Inc.
    20080153Inverness Medical Innovations, IncTA X L.PAlere Medical Incorporated.
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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Sandra M. Peay, Contact Representative OR Renee Hallman, Contract Representative. Federal Trade Commission, Premerger Notification Office, Bureau of Competition, Room H-303, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-3100.

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    By Direction of the Commission.

    Donald S. Clark,

    Secretary.

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    [FR Doc. 07-5727 Filed 11-06-07; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 6750-01-M

Document Information

Published:
11/19/2007
Department:
Federal Trade Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
07-5727
Pages:
65024-65026 (3 pages)
PDF File:
07-5727.pdf