02/02/2010 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 2 February, the European Commission granted clearance to the acquisition of joint control of Macquarie Strategic Storage Facilities Holdings S.a.r.l. (MSSFH) of Luxembourg and its subsidiaries (together The Pisto Group) of France by Macquarie Funds and Antin Infrastructure Partners (Antin IP), also of France, through the granting of certain contractual veto rights. Macquarie Funds is active in financial and infrastructure investment activities. Antin IP is an infrastructure investment fund sponsored by BNP Paribas, a French-based provider of banking and financial services. The Pisto Group is active in the oil products storage sector. (O.L./transl.fl)