European Commission 7 May 1998, COMMISSION DECISION of 07/05/1998 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market (Case No IV/M.1143 - DSM/KONINKLIJKE GIST-BROCADES) according to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (Only the English text is authentic)

It is noted that part of the aid was indeed granted before the approval of the European Commission. This is illegal. We would remind you that it is absolutely necessary to wait for the Commission’s approval beforehand. The Commission would ask you to inform the recipient firm without delay of the initiation of proceedings and that it might have to repay any aid unlawfully received.